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Kjaer: ‘Champions League was always the target’
Kjaer: ‘Champions League was always the target’
Milan defender Simon Kjaer said the target was ‘always to qualify for the Champions League’ ahead of the big game against Juventus in Serie A. The Rossoneri and the Bianconeri face each other on Sunday night, in a game that could be decisive in the battle for top four in the Italian League this term. […]
Italiano: ‘Napoli among the strongest in Italy’
Italiano: ‘Napoli among the strongest in Italy’
Spezia coach Vincenzo Italiano expects a ‘difficult’ task against Napoli on Saturday. ‘They have players at an international level’. The Aquilotti are without a win in four games and dangerously close to relegation after 34 games, as they sit only three points above Benevento at 18th. Italiano prepares for a clash with the Partenopei at […]
Borriello hints Pirlo should have turned down Juventus
Borriello hints Pirlo should have turned down Juventus
Marco Borriello suggests Andrea Pirlo should have turned down Juventus and warns the Old Lady have more to lose than Milan. Milan and Juve are level on points with Atalanta in second place, but Napoli sit fifth just two points behind them. The Bianconeri and the Rossoneri meet at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday. “Both […]
Napoli set price Koulibaly amid Premier League and Barcelona links
Napoli set price Koulibaly amid Premier League and Barcelona…
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli could sell Kalidou Koulibaly for €50m in the summer with Liverpool, Barcelona and the two Manchester clubs interested. The Senegal international will see his contract expire in June 2023 and the Partenopei’s President Aurelio De Laurentiis could agree to sell him for €50m in the summer. De Laurentiis […]
Juventus: Zidane or Gattuso to replace Pirlo?
Juventus: Zidane or Gattuso to replace Pirlo?
According to Tuttosport, Zinedine Zidane and Gennaro Gattuso are two possible candidates to replace Andrea Pirlo at the end of the season. The former midfielder could be sacked regardless of Juventus’ final position in the Serie A table. The Old Lady can’t afford to miss out on a top-four finish, but earning a Champions League […]
Udinese deny De Paul meeting
Udinese deny De Paul meeting
Udinese took the rare step of releasing a statement to deny reports Rodrigo De Paul had met with Inter or Milan this afternoon. The rumour mill took off when De Paul was spotted dining at the Botinero restaurant in Milan, which is co-owned by Inter President Javier Zanetti. “Udinese Calcio wish to clarify, avoiding any […]
Jorginho agent sets 50m price-tag
Jorginho agent sets 50m price-tag
Jorginho is in the Champions League Final with Chelsea, but his agent confirms he’d be open to Napoli or Milan, and would currently cost €50m. The midfielder impressed during last night’s 2-0 win over Real Madrid, securing their 3-1 aggregate semi-final victory. “He would also like a return to Italy, but I think it will […]
Nocerino: ‘Muntari goal changed Milan history’
Nocerino: ‘Muntari goal changed Milan history’
Antonio Nocerino believes the infamous ‘ghost goal’ against Juventus was ‘the moment that changed the history of Milan,’ leading to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva exits. The incident occurred during a 1-1 draw at San Siro on February 25, 2012, meaning the Scudetto showdown ended in a stalemate rather than allowing the Rossoneri to take […]
Milan target Thauvin heading to Tigres
Milan target Thauvin heading to Tigres
Milan and Napoli have a surprise new challenger in the battle for free agent Florian Thauvin, with reports he’s heading to Mexico for Tigres. The 28-year-old winger will not renew his contract with Olympique Marseille, which is set to expire on June 30. He had been attracted to a new Serie A experience, with Milan […]
Report: Napoli have convinced Spalletti
Report: Napoli have convinced Spalletti
Napoli have reportedly convinced Luciano Spalletti, who seems set to succeed Gennaro Gattuso at the Stadio Diego Maradona. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports patron Aurelio De Laurentiis has chosen the former Inter and Roma tactician as the new head coach for the Partenopei. Former Milan coach Gattuso seems set to leave the Azzurri, even if […]