Monthly Archives: June 2020
Setien: ‘Neutral turf damaging for Barca’
Setien: ‘Neutral turf damaging for Barca’
Barcelona coach Quique Setien is concerned playing the second leg of the Champions League tie with Napoli on neutral turf could be ‘damaging.’ They had already played the first leg in the Round of 16, ending 1-1 at the Stadio San Paolo on February 25 with goals from Dries Mertens and Antoine Griezmann. The return […]
Man Utd eye up Immobile
Man Utd eye up Immobile
After Liverpool and Napoli, now Lazio hitman and Serie A top scorer Ciro Immobile is being linked with interest from Manchester United. According to Calciomercato.it, the Italy international has attracted the attention of Old Trafford giants and their manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The 30-year-old is having the season of a lifetime, scoring 30 goals in […]
Liveblog: Coppa Juventus-Milan
Liveblog: Coppa Juventus-Milan
Join us for all the build-up and action to the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final, Juventus v Milan, the first Calcio game back after the lockdown. It kicks off at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. The first leg ended […]
Mertens and Fabian doubts for Napoli
Mertens and Fabian doubts for Napoli
Dries Mertens, Fabian Ruiz and Allan are all reportedly in doubt for Napoli ahead of tomorrow’s Coppa Italia semi-final with Inter. It kicks off on Saturday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT) after the first leg ended 1-0 for the Partenopei at San Siro. According to multiple sources, Mertens, Fabian and Allan are all carrying […]
Minute’s silence for COVID victims
Minute’s silence for COVID victims
The FIGC has announced there will be a minute’s silence for COVID-19 victims before every Coppa Italia match, the opening Serie A, B and C games. It was originally believed that the pause would only be ahead of the Coppa Italia semi-finals, Juventus-Milan this evening and Napoli-Inter tomorrow. However, the Federation and President Gabriele Gravina […]
Koulibaly too expensive for PSG
Koulibaly too expensive for PSG
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly pulling out of the race for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, as his price-tag remains over €100m. According to Le Parisien, the Ligue 1 champions have decided he is too expensive as a replacement for Thiago Silva. This comes after Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli warned the COVID-19 crisis would affect only some […]
Minister: ‘Serie A crowds possible in July’
Minister: ‘Serie A crowds possible in July’
Ministry of Health representative Sandra Zampa confirms there is ‘the possibility’ of allowing some fans back into Serie A stadiums by mid-July and reduce the quarantine for players. Calcio returns this evening with the Coppa Italia semi-finals, as after Juventus-Milan, there will be Napoli-Inter tomorrow night, with Serie A due back on June 20. All […]
Martinez: ‘Mertens right to stay at Napoli’
Martinez: ‘Mertens right to stay at Napoli’
Belgium CT Roberto Martinez claims Dries Mertens made ‘the right decision’ when he agreed to stay at Napol: “He wants to write history.” Napoli host Inter on Saturday and Martinez thinks the whole of Belgium are excited to watch two of their biggest stars fight for a place in the Final of the Coppa Italia. […]
CL & EL set for Final Eight format
CL & EL set for Final Eight format
The Champions League is set to adopt a Final Eight format after the Last-16 stage, with all ties to be played in Lisbon. Multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia and Bild write Lisbon will not only host the Final but also all the remaining ties from the quarter-finals onwards. Therefore, the second legs of Juventus-Olympique […]