Monthly Archives: April 2018
Chelsea lead United, Liverpool in race for €50m Napoli star
Chelsea lead United, Liverpool in race for €50m Napoli star
26 April at 12:05 A number of elite Premier League clubs are in the race to sign Elseid Hysaj, according to SportItalia.The Napoli full-back has been a very consistent presence on the right side of the defence over the last few seasons since joining from Empoli. Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal are all known […]
Voller: ‘Nothing decided on Leno’
Voller: ‘Nothing decided on Leno’
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Völler insists “nothing is decided” on Napoli target Bernd Leno’s future but “if someone pays the release clause…” The Partenopei need a goalkeeper for next season, as Pepe Reina is set to join Milan on a free transfer. It’s thought Leno is their top target, with the German international keen […]
Bologna, Palacio: “I’ll decide about a contract extension in the end of the season. Napoli is the team that plays best, the win in Turin has reopened the league. Who knows what will happen if Inter doesn’t lose on Saturday…”
Bologna, Palacio: “I’ll decide about a contract…
“The braid? To be honest, I don’t like it so much anymore: I’m 36 now. I’ve had it for all my career though. So, until I retire…”. On the football pitch, Rodrigo Palacio will always be “El Trenza”, the Argentinean bomber that, for numerous seasons, has lead Genoa and Inter’s attacking lines. Now, in the […]
Record breaking Inter-Juventus
Record breaking Inter-Juventus
It’s expected that this weekend’s Inter-Juventus game will break the Derby d’Italia record for gate receipts, with 10,000 away fans expected. It’s a crucial match for both sides, as the hosts are battling for a Champions League place, while the Bianconeri have just a one point lead over Napoli at the top of Serie A. […]
Milan want Giuntoli?
Milan want Giuntoli?
Ariedo Braida and Napoli’s Cristiano Giuntoli are reportedly in the frame to replace Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli. It’s widely expected that Mirabelli will be relieved of his duties at the end of the season, and the man himself seemed to confirm as much yesterday. Barcelona’s international advisor on transfers, Ariedo Braida, is thought to […]
Buffon tells fans ‘Juve made mistakes’
Buffon tells fans ‘Juve made mistakes’
26 April at 09:40 Today’s edition of La Stampa and Il Corriere della Sera report part of the conversation between Gigi Buffon and Juventus fans who went to Vinovo yesterday. Some of them did support the team, some others hit out at the players urging the bianconeri footballers to show more personality on the pitch. […]
Paganin: “Inter-Juventus Is A Decisive Match”
Paganin: “Inter-Juventus Is A Decisive Match”
Former Inter defender Massimo Paganin has stressed the importance of the Derby D’Italia for those involved in an interview on Radio Crc show ‘Si Gonfia La Rete.’ “For those who play in it, this is one of those beautiful games. Inter are playing to get in the Champions League while Juventus are playing for the […]
Napoli bring 10,000 to Florence
Napoli bring 10,000 to Florence
It’s reported Napoli could have up to 10,000 fans at the Artemio Franchi for Sunday’s Fiorentina game. Tickets for the away end have already sold out, with the Viola urging fans to buy tickets or risk an invasion of Partenopei fans. According to this morning’s Gazzetta dello Sport, up to 10,000 Napoli fans could end […]
Agent of Everton target reveals negotiations, snubs Napoli
Agent of Everton target reveals negotiations, snubs Napoli
26 April at 09:00 Lucas Torreira’s agent, Pablo Bentancur, has revealed in an interview that he is in talks with a club regarding his client, although it is not Napoli, who seemed to have secure the midfielder just months ago. “There was a basic agreement with Napoli, but because of an issue, I’m talking […]