Monthly Archives: April 2018
Napoli eye move for Portugal’s Rui Patricio
Napoli eye move for Portugal’s Rui Patricio
27 April at 09:45 Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport report that Serie A giants Napoli have begun talks to sign Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Rui Patricio. Currently 30, Patricio is the first choice goalkeeper of the Portuguese national side and is expected to play regularly for the side in the upcoming World Cup. This season, he has been […]
Napoli: Three Sarri successors?
Napoli: Three Sarri successors?
Napoli have reportedly lined up Marco Giampaolo, Paulo Fonseca and Domenico Tedesco as possible successors to Coach Maurizio Sarri. According to Corriere dello Sport, Sarri has yet to decide whether he will remain in charge of Napoli next season, while Monaco are still ‘pressing’ for the 58-year-old, who has an 8m release clause until May […]
Transfer Buzz: Spurs exodus to raise £170m, Chelsea pursue Jean-Michael Seri
Transfer Buzz: Spurs exodus to raise £170m, Chelsea pursue…
Before the start of the summer transfer window, let FOX Sports Asia’s Transfer Buzz keep you up to date with the latest developments. 27 April Spurs exodus to raise £170m The Daily Mail[1] reported that Tottenham Hotspur will allow Toby Alderweireld, Danny Rose, Mousa Dembele and Victor Wanyama to leave in the summer. Spurs are […]
Manchester rivals to battle for Napoli star
Manchester rivals to battle for Napoli star
Napoli[1] midfielder Jorginho[2] has found himself at the centre of a bidding war between Premier League[3] rivals Manchester City[4] and Manchester United[5]. The Italian international has been a key figure in the heart of the Partenopei’s midfield as they push for a first Scudetto since 1990, leading to heightened interest in his services. Indeed, Jorginho […]
Official: Inter-Juventus sold out, new gate receipts record reached
Official: Inter-Juventus sold out, new gate receipts record…
26 April at 20:40 The San Siro will be sold out next Saturday night when Inter will face Juventus at home in a key clash for both sides. The Old Lady is only one point ahead of Napoli in Serie A, whilst Inter are battling it out to qualify for the Champions League. Inter announced […]
Candreva: Excited Inter ready for angry Juventus
Candreva: Excited Inter ready for angry Juventus
Ahead of the weekend’s Derby d’Italia, Inter winger Antonio Candreva has laughed off claims that Juventus are in crisis and is wary of a reaction from the champions. The Bianconeri’s bid for seven in a row has came under threat somewhat thanks to a recent draw against Crotone and defeat at home to second-placed Napoli. […]
Dugout release Napoli documentary
Dugout release Napoli documentary
Napoli have announced a new Dugout series, called Napoli – a Football City – on the history of the club, including interviews with players. While the Juventus documentary series on Netflix was more of a behind the scenes affair during the course of a campaign, this looks more at the events that helped create the […]
Maradona slams FIFA 18 over Juve
Maradona slams FIFA 18 over Juve
Diego Armando Maradona has – at least in part – jokingly threatened to sue Playstation after his image was used in FIFA 18 on a Juventus banner. The gaffe was spotted by fans who then passed the news on to Il Mattino newspaper, as Maradona’s face appears at the Allianz Juventus Stadium crowd scene with […]
AC Milan icon came close to Napoli move
AC Milan icon came close to Napoli move
Former Napoli director Giorgio Perinetti has revealed that the club almost signed AC Milan hero George Weah, only for an unnamed executive to pull the plug on the move. The Liberian, who won the Ballon d’Or in addition to multiple other individual honours throughout his successful career, spent five successful seasons at the San Siro […]
Inter fans tribute to Buffon?
Inter fans tribute to Buffon?
26 April at 18:55 Fans of Serie A giants Inter Milan could pay a fitting tribute to Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon when the sides lock horns with each other on Saturday evening. Juventus were beaten 1-0 by Napoli last week, meaning their lead at the top of the table was cut down to just a single point. […]