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Napoli thrash Palermo to reach Coppa Italia last 16

27Sep

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Napoli thrash Palermo to reach Coppa Italia last 16

Napoli winger Cyril Ngonge scored twice in an electrifying performance to help send his side through to the last 16 of the Coppa Italia with a crushing 5-0 win over Serie B club Palermo. Ngone struck in the seventh minute with a left-foot drive that bounced in front of Salvatore Sirigu and squirmed under his body into the net, leaving the keeper shaking his head in disbelief. Sirigu was at fault again five minutes later when Ngonge lashed another left-footer from a difficult angle, the ball flying across the face of the goal before nestling in the side netting to make it 2-0. Sitting second in Serie A and with Palermo 12th in the division below them, Napoli were too big, too strong and too quick for their visitors and Juan Jesus nodded home a corner to make it 3-0 just before the break. Pa...

Juve and Napoli play out draw in early title tussle

22Sep

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SERIE A

Juve and Napoli play out draw in early title tussle

Juventus and Napoli played out a goalless draw on Saturday as two teams tipped to challenge for the Serie A title cancelled each other out on Antonio Conte’s return to his old stomping ground. A fiercely contested, but far from exciting contest at the Allianz Stadium in Turin ended with Juventus maintaining their unbeaten start to life under new coach Thiago Motta. Juve are yet to concede in Serie A this season but their third consecutive league stalemate denied them top spot, currently held by local rivals Torino following their 3-2 win at Verona on Friday. Torino are a point ahead of Udinese, who are at Roma on Sunday, and third-placed Napoli, while Juve are a further point back in fourth. “Without goals, it is impossible to win games,” said a blunt Weston McKennie. Motta drew surprise...

Lukaku, Meret, Anguissa, Conte: Napoli verdicts after 4-0 win vs Cagliari

16Sep

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SERIE A

Lukaku, Meret, Anguissa, Conte: Napoli verdicts after 4-0 win vs Cagliari

Italian media praised Napoli after a 4-0 win against Cagliari, and even if he didn’t get his name on the scoresheet, Frank-André Zambo Anguissa was the MOTM, according to Gazzetta. Napoli are the Serie A leaders after four rounds. Sunday’s 4-0 away win in Cagliari allowed Antonio Conte’s men to go one point clear of Inter, Juventus, and Torino, who were held to stalemates over the weekend. Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Romelu Lukaku and Alessandro Buongiorno scored in Cagliari, but according to Gazzetta, the best player on the pitch was Cameroon international Anguissa. Lukaku, Meret, Anguissa, Conte: Napoli verdicts after 4-0 win vs Cagliari ‘He put in a high-level performance, consistent and dominating, which included 12 recoveries,’ wrote Gazzetta. Anguissa was rated 7.5/10...

Intermediary Shares Tidbits on Huijsen and Lukaku Moves

13Sep

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Intermediary Shares Tidbits on Huijsen and Lukaku Moves

Andrea Pellegatti is part of the Epic Sports agency, which brokered some of the most meaningful deals of the summer, like the transfer of Dean Huijsen from Juventus to Bournemouth and the quick return of Romelu Lukaku to Serie A. The former Bianconeri prodigy joined the Cherries after being linked to a few sides. The intermediary dished on what swayed him to Radio Sportiva (via Football Addict). “Their style was decisive. They try to play with quality in a physical league. They build their actions from the back, and he excels in that. Coach Andoni Iraola helped him embrace their technical project, without forgetting the role of Tiago Pinto. They already crossed paths in Rome. Bringing the player to a context coherent with his age and level and the championship were factors that contribut...

Transfer: Napoli okay Osimhen for Galatasaray loan spell

4Sep

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Transfer: Napoli okay Osimhen for Galatasaray loan spell

Various reports out of Italy said on Monday evening that Napoli have approved a loan transfer of Victor Osimhen to Turkish giants Galatasaray. Both Napoli and Galatasaray have approved the transfer and officials from Turkey were due to arrive in Naples to meet Osimhen last night. Transfer negotiations are going ahead at fast pace.Top Transfer Expert, Fabrizio Romano, reported that there is even now an agreement in principle between the two clubs. It will be a season-long dry loan, meaning there will not be a loan fee paid, but Galatasaray will cover the enormous annual salary of Osimhen, which is put at between 10 and 12 Million Euros. However, according to Corriere dello Sportthis will only be possible if he agrees to extend his contract with the Italian club by a further year...

Chelsea target Victor Osimhen agrees Galatasaray move

2Sep

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Chelsea target Victor Osimhen agrees Galatasaray move

Chelsea target Victor Osimhen has agreed to join Galatasaray on a loan deal. The Blues worked hard to try to sign Osimhen before the English transfer window closed, but despite efforts as late as deadline day, they failed and the striker stayed put at Napoli. Napoli though have remained keen to move Osimhen on with his £160,000 a week pay packet a big burden for the Italian side to carry. They have agreed a loan deal with Turkish side Galatasaray, which will see the Istanbul outfit pick up the striker’s wages, but have needed the green light from Osimhen. Now that has come, according to Sky Italia, and Osimhen will spend the season in Turkey. He is due to now get on a plane for Turkey and then be put through his medical on Tuesday. Galatasaray will hope to see Osimhen ma...

Romelu Lukaku scores on debut as Napoli strike late to beat Parma

1Sep

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SERIE A

Romelu Lukaku scores on debut as Napoli strike late to beat Parma

Romelu Lukaku scored on his Napoli debut to help Antonio Conte's side come from behind to beat newly promoted Parma. Lukaku completed his £38million move to Napoli from Chelsea on Thursday, having been placed in the Blues' 'bomb squad' available for sale. The Belgian completed the permanent switch to Napoli having spent the last two seasons on loan in Serie A at Inter Milan and Roma. Lukaku was reunited with former Inter Milan boss Conte at Napoli and the forward made an instant impact for the Italian coach on Saturday. The 31-year-old started the match on the bench against promoted Parma, but saw the visitors take a shock lead. Feisty Parma, who beat Milan last week, looked to be on their way to a second surprise win of the season thanks to a 19th-minute penalty from Ange-Yoan Bonny...

Chelsea ‘angered’ Victor Osimhen and blew up transfer with ‘pay cut’ request

31Aug

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Chelsea ‘angered’ Victor Osimhen and blew up transfer with ‘pay cut’ request

Chelsea are said to have blown apart their efforts to sign their main striker target with a low offer. Chelsea’s low-ball wage offer is said to have angered Victor Osimhen and spoiled any potential deadline day transfer. The Blues were said to be pushing hard to land the Napoli superstar on deadline day, reportedly sending representatives to the South of Italy in an attempt to strike a deal with Napoli. The Blues are said to have proposed a loan deal with a mandatory option to buy, delaying the bulk payment in a bid to skirt Profit and Sustainability rules. That left many wondering why Napoli would turn down the deal, especially after they signed Romelu Lukaku and Al-Ahli walked away from the Osimhen deal despite having a bid accepted, ultimately deciding to sign Ivan Toney from Bren...

Lukaku lands in Italy to finalise move to Napoli and rekindle winning relationship with Conte

28Aug

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SERIE A

Lukaku lands in Italy to finalise move to Napoli and rekindle winning relationship with Conte

Excitement is ramping up in Naples over the rekindling of the winning combination of Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Conte. Chelsea forward Lukaku landed in the Italian city on Wednesday to finalise his transfer to Napoli, and more than 100 fans greeted the Belgian international when he arrived at the club´s clinic to complete his medical. They chanted his name and he smiled as he was escorted through the crowd. A fan fell to the ground and Lukaku stopped to help him up - much to the supporter´s delight. Italian media reports that Lukaku will sign a three-year contract at Napoli, with the Serie A club paying Chelsea 30 million euros ($33 million) plus 30% of any future transfer fee. Lukaku had his two most productive seasons under Conte at Inter. The 31-year-old Lukaku has been training awa...

Paris Saint-Germain To Send Bid Tonight For Chelsea Target

27Aug

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Paris Saint-Germain To Send Bid Tonight For Chelsea Target

French giants Paris Saint-Germain are set to submit a bid tonight for Chelsea-linked striker Victor Osimhen. Enzo Maresca’s side have been consistently busy in this summer’s transfer market and they are have yet to bring the shutters down with just days left in the window. The Blues do want to bring a new goal-getter in this summer and they have been linked with Napoli talisman Osimhen. The Nigerian star has been widely expected to leave Napoli this summer, but he is still at the club as the clock ticks down. Antonio Conte’s side are set to secure Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea on a permanent deal and Osimhen’s departure is more likely following that development. The Stamford Bridge outfit are interested in him, but according to French outlet PSGInside-Actus Ligue 1 giants PSG...

26Aug

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SERIE A

Lazio pay tribute to Eriksson

Lazio on Monday paid tribute to their 1999-2000 scudetto winning coach Sven-Goran Eriksson who has died of cancer at the age of 76. ROME, ITALY - MAY 26: Former SS Lazio manager Sven-Goran Eriksson acknowledges the fans, who won the Italian Supercup, European Cup Winners Cup and Serie A during the 1998, 1999 and 2000 seasons during his reign as manager, prior the Serie A TIM match between SS Lazio and US Sassuolo at Stadio Olimpico on May 26, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Silvia Lore/Getty Images) "Thank you for everything you did for us, mister," the Roman club said on X. Eriksson was a "lovely man and Lazio won't forget him," Biancocelesti President Claudio Lotito said. "He wasn't just the most successful coach in Lazio's history but he was above all a man of huge integrit...