For the second straight week, there was a derby in Serie A. This time it was the Liguria derby between Genoa and Sampdoria. Just two years ago, when the latter was relegated, Grifone supporters held a funeral for their arch rivals’ upcoming Serie B endeavour. Now in 2013, it looks like the Rossoblu will be … Read more
If last weekend wasn’t the end of a Scudetto push for Napoli, this past Friday may have finally been the end. In front of a sold out and bouncing San Paolo along the Italian peninsula, the Partenopei drew Serie A leaders Juventus 1-1. In truth, the visitors could’ve put the match to sleep, and it … Read more
Serie A returns to action on Saturday for a three day festival of calcio after a week chock full of excitement to behold in European continental competition. Wednesday saw a resolved and organised Milan slay the Barcelona behemoth 2-0 at the San Siro in an emphatic statement to the scores of pundits, fans, and all … Read more
Why Arsenal would be foolish to let go of Alexandre Lacazette Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette if their transfer for Edinson Cavani collapses, according to Mundo Deportivo (h/t Daily Star). Lacazette, 28, has a contract at Arsenal until the 2021/22 season and has contributed with 42 goals and 20 assists in 107 appearances. Out … Read more
Manchester United opinion: Koulibaly or Manolas – who should Solskjaer sign? Manchester United have had their fair share of issues over the last five odd years or so, ever since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. Even Jose Mourinho failed to replace the Scot. However, what the Portuguese boss failed to do was add world-class talent or … Read more
Manchester United opinion: The Red Devils shouldn’t sign Kostas Manolas ESPN (h/t Calciomercato) have reported that Manchester United are looking to enter the race for AS Roma star Kostas Manolas. The 27-year-old has struggled this season along with the rest of the Stadio Olimpico as Roma have slumped out of the Champions League and look … Read more
Transfer Updates (October 23) – Chelsea coach charged by FA, Liverpool starlet set for January move Antonio Conte is top of Real Madrid’s list to become their new manager if they sack Julen Lopetegui, but that could end their chances of signing Eden Hazard, who had a difficult relationship with the Italian at Chelsea. (Mirror) Chelsea coach Marco Ianni, … Read more
Arrizabalaga To Sign For Real Madrid And A New Striker Coming In – Zidane’s Ideal January Window Explored Real Madrid’s season so far, has been anticlimactic, to say the least. The reigning Spanish and European champions started off things with a bang, beating Manchester United to win the UEFA Super Cup and following it up with a dismantling of arch-rivals Barcelona … Read more
Embed from Getty Images In Chelsea’s recent victory over Watford in the weekend showed that while the Blues have the fighting spirit their defense could still use some upgrades in order to be formidable. The pursuit of Kalidou Koulibaly does not seem to be going anywhere and the Blues now are reported to be lining … Read more
According to Daily Express, Manchester United’s manager Louis Van Gaal is going to break, last summer’s transfer window record spending of £150m-plus as he sets to spend a much higher amount in the summer of 2015. Van Gaal in his first season at Old Trafford has complained about having an unbalanced squad which has forced … Read more