Monthly Archives: December 2018
De Laurentiis, Preziosi charged by FIGC
De Laurentiis, Preziosi charged by FIGC
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis and Genoa’s Enrico Preziosi have reportedly been charged by the FIGC for their comments about referees. De Laurentiis accused Paolo Mazzoleni of not being “impartial” when it comes to games involving his team, while Preziosi complained about Marco Di Bello’s refereeing against Roma. According to ANSA, the FIGC prosecutor has […]
‘Inter-Napoli should have been suspended’
‘Inter-Napoli should have been suspended’
UEFA and FIFPro are “very concerned” that the Inter-Napoli match wasn’t halted after racist abuse aimed at Kalidou Koulibaly. The offensive chants were pointed out to referee Paolo Mazzoleni, and announcements were made over the stadium tannoy. However, the official didn’t halt the match, with Carlo Ancelotti later saying his players will walk off next […]
AC Milan director of football denies Chelsea contact for Higuain
AC Milan director of football denies Chelsea contact for Higuain
Goal.com’s Chelsea correspondent Nizaar Kinsella has some breaking transfer news for us: quotes from AC Milan director of football, the dashing Brazilian Leonardo. He has flatly denied the rumours linking the Blues with Gonzalo Higuain, the Juventus striker on loan in Lombardy. That could be seen as a blow for the Chelsea fans who want […]
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: Why Eden Hazard could STOP striker signing in January
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: Why Eden Hazard could STOP…
The winger and world-class forward has been deployed in a central role of late by Maurizio Sarri. And he has proved effective there, meaning a new face may not be brought in. **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 – FREE TO PLAY HERE**[1] Chelsea go to Crystal Palace on Sunday (12pm) and Hazard is expected […]
Inzaghi: ‘Racism shouldn’t happen’
Inzaghi: ‘Racism shouldn’t happen’
Lazio Coach Simone Inzaghi would be supportive of teams walking off due to racism – “these are things that shouldn’t happen”. Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly was racially abused against Inter, and after referee Paolo Mazzoleni didn’t stop the match, Coach Carlo Ancelotti declared his side would walk off next time. “I think he’s right, Ancelotti […]
‘Emotional to face Ancelotti’
‘Emotional to face Ancelotti’
Bologna Coach Filippo Inzaghi admits coming up against Napoli’s Carlo Ancelotti “will be really emotional”. The former striker won two Champions League titles as a player at Milan under Carletto, and will face him for the first time as a Coach tomorrow. “Facing Carlo will be really emotional,” Inzaghi said in his pre-match Press conference. […]
Italian PM Conte: ‘Inter-Napoli chants uncivilized and require severe sanctions”
Italian PM Conte: ‘Inter-Napoli chants uncivilized…
28 December at 17:45 Inter Milan’s clash with Napoli on Boxing Day was marred due to the racist chants against Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly and the death of a fan outside the stadium. Speaking on the incidents, Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said the following: “I would give a strong signal of caution, even resorting to a break in sporting events, for […]
Napoli appeal for Insigne and Koulibaly ban reductions from 2 games to 1
Napoli appeal for Insigne and Koulibaly ban reductions from…
28 December at 18:15 According to what has been reported by Sky Sport, Napoli are to appeal for the suspensions of both Kalidou Koulibaly and Lorenzo Insigne to be reduced from two games to just one, after the pair were sent off in the Neapolitan side’s 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan on the 26th of December. The game was […]
Fiorentina favourites to land Southampton striker
Fiorentina favourites to land Southampton striker
Former Napoli and Sampdoria forward Manolo Gabbiadini could be set to leave Southampton this winter transfer window in order to join Fiorentina. The 27-year-old has had a disappointing campaign in front of goal for the Saints, scoring just once in 15 competitive appearances for the struggling Premier League outfit. Despite interest from other respective sides on […]
Spalletti: ‘Nainggolan is back’
Spalletti: ‘Nainggolan is back’
Luciano Spalletti confirms Radja Nainggolan will be back in the Inter squad to face Empoli where “we have to win”. The Belgian was suspended by the club for disciplinary reasons, so sat out the win over Napoli on Boxing Day. “He’ll be available again,” Spalletti confirmed in his pre-match Press conference. “I’ll evaluate things because I […]