Monthly Archives: June 2020
Italy all set for COVID-19 Phase 3
Italy all set for COVID-19 Phase 3
Italy will enter Phase Three of its coronavirus response on June 15, with the Coppa Italia made an exception. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will sign a new decree this evening, opening the country up further after three months of lockdown measures. It comes after Italy managed to minimise the spread of COVID-19, with 53 deaths […]
Report: Napoli told Osimhen price
Report: Napoli told Osimhen price
Lille have reportedly told Napoli to cough up €80m for Victor Osimhen or forget signing him. Osimhen’s brother-in-law and representative claimed last week that Napoli were locked in talks to sign the forward. The 21-year-old is in hot demand right now, having scored 18 goals and provided six assists for Lille this season. However, RMC […]
On this day: Napoli appoint Sarri
On this day: Napoli appoint Sarri
On this day five years ago, Napoli appointed Maurizio Sarri as their coach on an initial one-year contract. Despite being 56 at the time of his move to Napoli, Sarri had only one season of Serie A experience under his belt. However, he made a positive impression as he guided Empoli to a 15th-placed finish […]
Report: Callejon offered two-year extension
Report: Callejon offered two-year extension
Napoli have reportedly offered Jose Callejon a new two-year deal at the San Paolo, trying to convince the Spanish winger to stay. Callejon’s contract expires in June but the Corriere dello Sport claims the 33-year-old’s farewell is not as certain as it has appeared. Since January, the right winger has been linked with a move […]
No extra-time in remaining Coppa Italia matches
No extra-time in remaining Coppa Italia matches
Lega Serie A have modified the rules for the remainder of this season’s Coppa Italia with extra-time being scrapped. Juventus-AC Milan and Napoli-Inter will do battle on Friday and Saturday respectively at 21:00 local time in the second leg of the semi-finals. Winners will square off in the final on June 17 at the Stadio […]
Napoli or Roma for Ospina?
Napoli or Roma for Ospina?
There are mixed reports over whether David Ospina will remain at Napoli or take on another challenge at Roma. According to Colombian site Balon Central, Roma have made initial contact with Ospina’s entourage to ask about his availability for next season. At the same time, Il Napolista maintain coach Gennaro Gattuso is putting his support […]
Coppa: Healthcare workers thanked on pitch
Coppa: Healthcare workers thanked on pitch
There will be a minute’s silence before the Coppa Italia semi-finals, at the end of which the players will turn to applaud healthcare workers on the pitch. A statement from the Lega Serie A confirmed the initiative in agreement with the Minister for Health. Juventus-Milan is set for June 12, with Napoli-Inter on June 13, […]