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Napoli come back to beat Lazio
Napoli come back to beat Lazio
Another inspired performance from Georgian sensation Khvicha Kvaratskhelia helped Napoli come from behind to beat Lazio 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico and provisionally move top of Serie A[1] after Matchday 5[2]. Mattia Zaccagni put the hosts in front after four minutes, but the visitors soon took control, levelling through Kim Min-Jae before Kvaratskhelia struck the […]
PODCAST: Serie A is back, and AC Milan begin their title defence with a thriller
PODCAST: Serie A is back, and AC Milan begin their title…
The 2022/23 Serie A[1] season is officially underway, and all of the big boys got wins to open their respective campaigns. Inter, AC Milan, Lazio, AS Roma, Atalanta, and Fiorentina all picked up three points over the weekend, with some games still to be played on Monday night. As seems to be custom for […]
Napoli and Barcelona could exchange Koulibaly and Pjanic
Napoli and Barcelona could exchange Koulibaly and Pjanic
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic could be involved in a swap deal between their respective clubs. The 30-year-old is contracted to the Partenopei until June 2023 but he could leave a year before his contract with the club expires and the club would still be able to make some money from […]
Lazio’s Year Zero under Sarri: Goals flow at both ends but familiar problems remain
Lazio’s Year Zero under Sarri: Goals flow at both ends…
The final game of Lazio’s season on Sunday provided a convenient summary of Maurizio Sarri’s first season in Rome. The helter-skelter 3-3 draw with Hellas Verona[1] saw the Biancocelesti concede soft goals, score plenty of their own, mount a comeback, and produce the odd moment of free-flowing Sarrismo – all trademarks of their 2021/22 campaign. […]
Spalletti wants Koulibaly to stay at Napoli, Juventus interested
Spalletti wants Koulibaly to stay at Napoli, Juventus interested
Juventus are interested in signing Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly but Partenopei coach Luciano Spalletti wants the southern Italian club to hold onto to the Senegalese international. With Giorgio Chiellini leaving the club and Leonardo Bonucci in the twilight of his career, the Bianconeri are searching for a centre-back to play alongside Matthijs De Ligt. Tuttosport […]
AC Milan win Serie A title
AC Milan win Serie A title
AC Milan beat Sassuolo 3-0 at the Mapei Stadium on Sunday to clinch their first Serie A title since 2011. The Rossoneri needed a point to win the Scudetto but they were 3-0 up at half-time with goals from Olivier Giroud and Franck Kessie. Milan made a brilliant start to the game and were putting […]
Serie A Femminile: Pomigliano secure safety at Napoli’s expense on the final day
Serie A Femminile: Pomigliano secure safety at Napoli’s…
Serie A Femminile came to a fittingly dramatic conclusion at the weekend as Pomigliano beat Napoli to secure their place in the top flight for another season. All but the final relegation place had been settled ahead of the final day of the season meaning all eyes on were on the match in Campania between […]
Napoli duo Koulibaly and Fabian attract Barcelona interest
Napoli duo Koulibaly and Fabian attract Barcelona interest
Barcelona are reportedly planning to acquire Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz from Napoli. The Blaugrana have secured second place in La Liga but they are also 12 points behind league winners Real Madrid and they are looking to bridge their gap on their rivals for next season. According to La Gazzetta […]
Genoa relegated to Serie B whilst rivals Sampdoria survive
Genoa relegated to Serie B whilst rivals Sampdoria survive
Genoa have been officially relegated to Serie B after a 15-year stint in Serie A. Their rivals Sampdoria have had their top-flight status secured. The Grifone were beaten 3-0 by Napoli on Sunday afternoon which all but confirmed their relegation but it was Inter’s 3-1 win away in Cagliari that means Genoa cannot climb out […]
Napoli eye Scamacca as Osimhen replacement
Napoli eye Scamacca as Osimhen replacement
Napoli are planning for life without Victor Osimhen should the striker depart, with Sassuolo forward Gianluca Scamacca paired with them. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Partenopei are not guaranteed to keep hold of Osimhen after his 17 league goals this season, with the Nigeria international drawing interest from the Premier League. In the event […]