Monthly Archives: December 2020
Pioli: ‘Ibrahimovic injury a surprise’
Pioli: ‘Ibrahimovic injury a surprise’
Stefano Pioli admits Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s latest injury was a surprising setback, but that Ante Rebic is also struggling ahead of Milan’s trip to Sassuolo. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT and their lead at the top of the table has been cut to just one point after a pair of 2-2 draws with […]
Llorente all set for Sampdoria
Llorente all set for Sampdoria
Fernando Llorente is reportedly on the verge of accepting a transfer to Sampdoria after failing to feature for Napoli this season. The striker had already been approached at the start of this campaign, but the situation has changed and Sportitalia maintain a deal will be struck next week. Llorente’s contract with Napoli runs to the […]
Exclusive Sorrentino: ‘When I met Maradona in a Roma shirt’
Exclusive Sorrentino: ‘When I met Maradona in a Roma shirt’
In the second part of his exclusive interview with Football Italia, Stefano Sorrentino recalled a childhood meeting with Diego Maradona and said a Milan Scudetto win ‘would be good for Italian football.’ Sorrentino – who explained how he became the first Serie A goalkeeper to save a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty and what advice he’d give […]
Ibrahimovic out for at least a month
Ibrahimovic out for at least a month
There are growing reports Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be out of action for at least another month with a calf strain, different to the injury that he suffered against Napoli. The 39-year-old limped off during the 3-1 win away to Napoli on November 22 with a thigh injury and had been in training with an aim […]
Ancelotti drops Khedira hint
Ancelotti drops Khedira hint
After Sami Khedira confirmed he’ll leave Juventus in January, Everton coach Carlo Ancelotti hinted at a reunion. ‘Maybe in January…’ The midfielder has effectively been frozen out of the Bianconeri squad this season and hasn’t made a single appearance, while his contract is due to expire in June 2021. Everton are the favourites for his […]
Serie A dates and times until Week 29
Serie A dates and times until Week 29
The Lega Serie A has announced the dates and times of the matches from Week 17 to Week 29 of Serie A 2020-21. Udinese-Atalanta, postponed from Serie A Week 10, will be recovered on January 20, 2021. The Roma derby will be played on Friday evening on January 15 and the Milan derby will come […]
Prandelli: ‘Fiorentina need continuity’
Prandelli: ‘Fiorentina need continuity’
Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli said he wants ‘more of the same energy’ against Hellas Verona and stressed he’s ‘not ashamed’ of defending. The match at the Artemio Franchi kicks off at 14.00 UK time, check out the preview. The Viola picked up a point against high-flying Sassuolo on Wednesday, when Dusan Vlahovic’s penalty helped Prandelli’s […]
Coppa Italia Round of 16 dates and times
Coppa Italia Round of 16 dates and times
The Lega has announced the dates and times of the last 16 in the Coppa Italia, eight matches spread over five days at different times. The Coppa Italia last 16 starts with Milan-Torino on January 12 and ends with Lazio-Parma on January 21. Coppa Italia round of 16 dates and times Tuesday, January 12 Milan-Torino […]