Victor Osimhen signs new Napoli contract until 2026
1 year, 3 months ago

Victor Osimhen signs new Napoli contract until 2026

New York Times  

Victor Osimhen has signed a contract extension at Napoli to keep him at the club until 2026. Osimhen won the Serie A Golden Boot last season, scoring 26 goals in 32 appearances as Napoli were crowned champions of Italy for the first time in 33 years. There had been discussions over Osimhen further extending his stay at the club after Napoli’s title triumph, and interest from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal was rebuffed last summer. Victor & Napoli together until 2026 💙 pic.twitter.com/Gs0WVckkBw — Official SSC Napoli December 23, 2023 However, doubt was cast over the Nigerian international’s Napoli future in September after his agent threatened to sue the club over a “mocking” social media post. Osimhen missed six matches in October and November due to a hamstring injury sustained on international duty, but returned to action at the end of last month, and has registered eight goals and three assists in 17 appearances in all competitions this season.

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Serie A 2024-25: Title-chasing Napoli falls to shock 2-1 defeat at Como
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1 month ago

Serie A 2024-25: Title-chasing Napoli falls to shock 2-1 defeat at Como

The Hindu  

Napoli missed the chance to return to the top of Serie A in a stunning 2-1 loss to Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday, as the title-chasing visitors’ winless streak extended to four matches. Napoli suffered its first defeat in 11 Serie A matches and remains second with 56 points from 26 games, a point behind reigning champions …

‘Disappointed’ Conte confirms star winger Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave Napoli
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Disappointed’ Conte confirms star winger Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave Napoli

Associated Press  

NAPLES, Italy — Title-chasing Napoli looks set to lose another one of its key players who helped it win its last Serie A crown. Napoli coach Antonio Conte confirmed on Saturday that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave the club in the January transfer window, amid reports the 23-year-old’s entourage is already in talks with Paris Saint-Germain. We are losing …

Galatasaray 'set to make £42m bid to sign Chelsea target Victor Osimhen permanently' with the Turkish club 'unable to meet Napoli's £63m release clause'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Galatasaray 'set to make £42m bid to sign Chelsea target Victor Osimhen permanently' with the Turkish club 'unable to meet Napoli's £63m release clause'

Daily Mail  

Galatasaray are reportedly planning on making a £42million bid for Victor Osimhen in January as they look to make his loan deal from Napoli permanent. Galatasaray are reportedly preparing a £42m bid to sign Victor Osimhen permanently in January Turkish club are said to be hopeful Napoli will budge on their £63m release clause for the striker However, according to …

Victor Osimhen’s loan deal from Napoli to Galatasaray is announced
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Victor Osimhen’s loan deal from Napoli to Galatasaray is announced

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Victor Osimhen finally found a way out of Napoli when a loan deal with Turkish club Galatasaray was announced on Wednesday. The Nigeria forward had been linked to Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Saudi club Al-Ahli in recent weeks and months but the transfer window in Europe’s biggest leagues closed last week without a deal for him. Osimhen hasn’t …

Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - following collapse of talks over permanent switch to Saudi or Chelsea
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - following collapse of talks over permanent switch to Saudi or Chelsea

Daily Mail  

Victor Osimhen was mobbed by fans as he landed in Turkey ahead of completing a potential loan move to Galatasaray. Following the collapse of the Chelsea deal an agreement was struck for Osimhen to make the move to Turkey on a one-year loan, according to Fabrizio Romano. Victor Osimhen has landed in Turkey ahead of completing a one-year loan move …

Osimhen didn’t find a new club in transfer window so he’s locked in limbo with Napoli
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Osimhen didn’t find a new club in transfer window so he’s locked in limbo with Napoli

Associated Press  

ROME — When Victor Osimhen led Napoli to its first Serie A title in more than three decades, he began to feel the adoration once reserved only for Diego Maradona in the southern city. Now, Osimhen is locked in limbo with Napoli, which was unable to find a suitable buyer for the high-scoring Nigeria striker in the transfer window that …

Victor Osimhen’s agent hands Chelsea transfer boost with statement on future
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Victor Osimhen’s agent hands Chelsea transfer boost with statement on future

The Independent  

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Famous Nigerian prophet warns Victor Osimhen AGAINST joining Chelsea as a move to Stamford Bridge will 'KILL his career'... despite Premier League giants being 'close to securing swap deal'
7 months, 1 week ago

Famous Nigerian prophet warns Victor Osimhen AGAINST joining Chelsea as a move to Stamford Bridge will 'KILL his career'... despite Premier League giants being 'close to securing swap deal'

Daily Mail  

Famous Nigerian prophet and Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has advised Victor Osimhen against joining Chelsea this summer. Now they are looking to add Osimhen to their ranks after previously being linked to the 25-year-old as part of a swap deal involving out-of-favour striker Romelu Lukaku. Famous Nigerian prophet and Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, …

'I can score four goals per game': Chelsea's superstar striker target Victor Osimhen on his Premier League ambition and love of Didier Drogba
7 months, 1 week ago

'I can score four goals per game': Chelsea's superstar striker target Victor Osimhen on his Premier League ambition and love of Didier Drogba

Daily Mail  

Victor Osimhen peers into the screen in front of him before giving a thumbs-up and a cheery wave. Victor Osimhen is closing in on a sensational move to Chelsea, as part of a £39m swap deal The Nigerian superstar's stunning form back in 2022-23 powered Napoli to the Serie A title Growing up in difficult circumstances in the Lagos suburbs, …

Chelsea 'close to signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli in swap deal'... with former Blues boss Antonio Conte 'wanting TWO players plus £39m for striker'
7 months, 1 week ago

Chelsea 'close to signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli in swap deal'... with former Blues boss Antonio Conte 'wanting TWO players plus £39m for striker'

Daily Mail  

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on a £39m swap deal for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Mail Sport previously reported that Chelsea have been offered Osimhen as part of a swap deal involving out-of-favour striker Romelu Lukaku. The Sun have now reported that Napoli boss Antonio Conte wants two players and £39m in return for Osimhen. Victor Osimhen is reportedly closing …

Chelsea move to finalise Victor Osimhen deal in swap deal with Napoli
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chelsea move to finalise Victor Osimhen deal in swap deal with Napoli

The Independent  

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Napoli 'to make shock move for Brighton's Billy Gilmour'
8 months ago

Napoli 'to make shock move for Brighton's Billy Gilmour'

Daily Mail  

Napoli look set to make a shock move for Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour before the start of the season. Napoli are reportedly lining up a shock move for Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour Antonio Conte previously worked with Gilmour while he was the manager of Chelsea Earlier this week it was revealed that Paris Saint-Germain are becoming 'increasingly confident' they can …

Manchester United target statement Victor Osimhen signing but face major competition from one European giant
1 year ago

Manchester United target statement Victor Osimhen signing but face major competition from one European giant

The Independent  

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Napoli president refuses to rule out Victor Osimhen exit, release clause is ‘a very big amount of money’
1 year ago

Napoli president refuses to rule out Victor Osimhen exit, release clause is ‘a very big amount of money’

New York Times  

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says he cannot prevent Victor Osimhen leaving the club this summer, as he also admitted the striker has a release clause in his contract. De Laurentiis has confirmed that Osimhen’s release clause is “a very big amount of money” and refused to rule out an exit. Speaking to Sky Sports at the Financial Times’ Business …

Osimhen scores a hat trick as struggling Serie A champion Napoli routs Sassuolo 6-1
1 year ago

Osimhen scores a hat trick as struggling Serie A champion Napoli routs Sassuolo 6-1

Associated Press  

ROME — Napoli finally put together an explosive performance reminiscent of its title run last season. Victor Osimhen scored a hat trick and the struggling Serie A champion routed relegation-threatened Sassuolo 6-1 on Wednesday. Calzona, Napoli’s third coach this season, was hired to replace the fired Walter Mazzarri last week and had so far produced draws with Barcelona in the …

Osimhen's intervention leaves bitter taste for Barca
1 year, 1 month ago

Osimhen's intervention leaves bitter taste for Barca

China Daily  

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen celebrates after netting his team's equalizer in Wednesday's Champions League last-16, first-leg match against Barcelona at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. New Napoli boss Francesco Calzona was also happy with the result of his first match, which he prepared for hurriedly after becoming the Italian champion's third manager of the season on Monday night. "He's a huge …

Victor Osimhen and the stuttering season indicative of Napoli’s title defence
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Osimhen and the stuttering season indicative of Napoli’s title defence

New York Times  

Walter Mazzarri reintroduced himself to Victor Osimhen over the weekend. “I don’t know what it was like for Garcia,” he said, “but was injured when I was appointed.” The Nigerian did not start Mazzarri’s first game, up in Bergamo on November 25. Osimhen was brought on at 0-0 in Napoli’s first Coppa Italia game, against Frosinone. “According to him and …

Victor Osimhen on PSG transfer shortlist ahead of Kylian Mbappe exit
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Osimhen on PSG transfer shortlist ahead of Kylian Mbappe exit

New York Times  

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen features prominently on Paris Saint-Germain’s transfer shortlist after Kylian Mbappe informed the club of his intention to leave this summer. Luis Campos, who works as a football advisor at PSG with a role in the club’s transfer recruitment, previously signed Osimhen for Lille. Napoli club president Aurelio de Laurentiis has previously sanctioned the transfer exits of …

Chelsea target Victor Osimhen appears to rule out January move as £130m-rated Napoli striker says he'd 'definitely' like to play in the Premier League 'one day'... but has 'other plans' for now
1 year, 2 months ago

Chelsea target Victor Osimhen appears to rule out January move as £130m-rated Napoli striker says he'd 'definitely' like to play in the Premier League 'one day'... but has 'other plans' for now

Daily Mail  

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has claimed that he 'definitely' wants to play in the Premier League during his career but insists he has 'other plans' for now. Victor Osimhen claims he 'definitely' wants to play in the Premier League during his career Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea have been strongly linked with the Nigerian forward Your browser does not support iframes. On …

Real Madrid Eyeing Kylian Mbappe Alternative With Shock Move for Victor Osimhen
1 year, 2 months ago

Real Madrid Eyeing Kylian Mbappe Alternative With Shock Move for Victor Osimhen

News 18  

Amidst the ongoing saga regarding the big transfer of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, the La Liga leaders seem to be keeping their options open with the side eyeing Napoli’s Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen. These senior figures in the Bernabeu believe that the money that would have been spent on Mbappe, who commands a huge wage and massive potential signing …

Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney should move in the summer but Chelsea want a striker NOW... and could plump for a Bundesliga star in ruthless form or return to former Serie A target
1 year, 2 months ago

Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney should move in the summer but Chelsea want a striker NOW... and could plump for a Bundesliga star in ruthless form or return to former Serie A target

Daily Mail  

Mauricio Pochettino was loath to heap criticism on the players that featured for Chelsea's miserable 1-0 defeat against Middlesbrough in the first-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, but when reviewing the tie, there was one aspect of their performance where he refused to mince words. Here, Mail Sport runs the rule over potential options who could make the move - …

Transfer news roundup: Jadon Sancho set for Bundesliga return, Tottenham interested in Chelsea star
1 year, 3 months ago

Transfer news roundup: Jadon Sancho set for Bundesliga return, Tottenham interested in Chelsea star

Hindustan Times  

In what will be good news for Napoli fans, star striker Victor Osimhen has signed a new contract with the Serie A club ahead of the winter transfer window. He was a crucial cog in their title charge last season and his new deal goes till 2026, including a 120-130 million Euros release clause, according to Sky Sports. Tottenham were …

Serie A: Victor Osimhen sent off for Napoli in loss at Roma hours after renewing contract; Inter Milan beat Lecce
1 year, 3 months ago

Serie A: Victor Osimhen sent off for Napoli in loss at Roma hours after renewing contract; Inter Milan beat Lecce

Hindustan Times  

Victor Osimhen followed his contract renewal with Napoli in the worst possible way as he got sent off in a 2-0 defeat at Roma in Serie A on Saturday. Napoli's Nigerian forward #09 Victor Osimhen walks off the pitch after a red card Defending champion Napoli ended the match with nine men as Matteo Politano was also red-carded shortly before …

Napoli Announce Victor Osimhen's Contract Extension Till 2026
1 year, 3 months ago

Napoli Announce Victor Osimhen's Contract Extension Till 2026

News 18  

Defending Serie A champions announced the contract extension of their star striker, Victor Osimhen till 2026. Victor & Napoli together until 2026 pic.twitter.com/Gs0WVckkBw— Official SSC Napoli December 23, 2023 The club announced their decision to extend the contract on their official handles on social media. The striker however managed to raise his game up in the previous season where he …

Watch: Victor Osimhen's sensational juggling assist for Napoli, goes past four defenders before match-winning pass
1 year, 3 months ago

Watch: Victor Osimhen's sensational juggling assist for Napoli, goes past four defenders before match-winning pass

Hindustan Times  

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were in fiery form as Napoli sealed a crucial 2-1 win against Cagliari in their crucial Serie A fixture, at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, on Saturday. But Osimhen had other plans, and a sensational assist in the 75th-minute from the Nigerian saw Kvaratskhelia make it 2-1 for Napoli. Speaking after the match, …

Osimhen back on target as Napoli beats Cagliari to go fourth in Serie A
1 year, 3 months ago

Osimhen back on target as Napoli beats Cagliari to go fourth in Serie A

The Hindu  

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in the second half as Napoli eventually broke down Cagliari 2-1 at home in Serie A on Saturday and moved provisionally up to fourth in the standings. Champion Napoli, which has struggled at home this season having gained just one point in its previous four league games at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, moved …

Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala clinch top prizes at 2023 CAF Awards
1 year, 3 months ago

Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala clinch top prizes at 2023 CAF Awards

New York Times  

Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala secured the 2023 African footballer of the year accolades at the annual Confederation of African Football awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco. Napoli striker Osimhen beat Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to the men’s award while Barcelona’s Oshoala picked up the women’s prize. He scored 26 goals in 32 appearances last season, while the …

Football rumours: Victor Osimhen keen on making Chelsea move
1 year, 3 months ago

Football rumours: Victor Osimhen keen on making Chelsea move

The Independent  

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Serie A 2023-24: Victor Osimhen returns as Napoli beats Atalanta 2-1 in coach Mazzarri’s debut
1 year, 3 months ago

Serie A 2023-24: Victor Osimhen returns as Napoli beats Atalanta 2-1 in coach Mazzarri’s debut

The Hindu  

Victor Osimhen is back and so might be Napoli under new coach Walter Mazzarri. Mazzarri, who also coached Napoli a decade ago, was hired to replace the fired Rudi Garcia after Napoli lost to Empoli before the international break — the Partenopei’s third home loss this campaign after dropping only two all of last season. Mazzarri’s debut came three years …

Victor Osimhen Returns from Injury as Napoli Beat Atalanta 2-1 in Coach Walter Mazzarri's Debut
1 year, 3 months ago

Victor Osimhen Returns from Injury as Napoli Beat Atalanta 2-1 in Coach Walter Mazzarri's Debut

News 18  

Victor Osimhen is back and so might be Napoli under new coach Walter Mazzarri. Mazzarri, who also coached Napoli a decade ago, was hired to replace the fired Rudi Garcia after Napoli lost to Empoli before the international break — the Partenopei’s third home loss this campaign after dropping only two all of last season. Napoli moved up to third …

Victor Osimhen returns from injury and Napoli beats Atalanta 2-1 in coach Walter Mazzarri’s debut
1 year, 3 months ago

Victor Osimhen returns from injury and Napoli beats Atalanta 2-1 in coach Walter Mazzarri’s debut

Associated Press  

ROME — Victor Osimhen is back and so might be Napoli under new coach Walter Mazzarri. Mazzarri, who also coached Napoli a decade ago, was hired to replace the fired Rudi Garcia after Napoli lost to Empoli before the international break — the Partenopei’s third home loss this campaign after dropping only two all of last season. Napoli remained fourth …

Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen nominated for African player of the year award 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen nominated for African player of the year award 2023

The Hindu  

Nigeria star Victor Osimhen is among 30 nominees named on Wednesday for the 2022-2023 men’s African Player of the Year award. The prolific Napoli forward was the leading scorer in Serie A last season with 26 goals and in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with 10, including four in one match. Stars from the Morocco squad that made history …

Napoli off to slow start to Serie A title defence
1 year, 5 months ago

Napoli off to slow start to Serie A title defence

The Hindu  

There are still blue-and-white streamers hanging over alleyways and banners all over the city celebrating Napoli’s first Serie A title since the days when Diego Maradona played for the club. So it’s plain to see why new Napoli coach Rudi Garcia is already under pressure, with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis meeting several times with the coach recently amid speculation …

Victor Osimhen ends feud with own club Napoli in Instagram post
1 year, 5 months ago

Victor Osimhen ends feud with own club Napoli in Instagram post

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Napoli striker Victor Osimhen’s love for his club …

Victor Osimhen Proclaims Love for Napoli Fans After TikTok Row
1 year, 5 months ago

Victor Osimhen Proclaims Love for Napoli Fans After TikTok Row

News 18  

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on Sunday defended his club and the people of Naples against accusations of racism after a video published online mocked him for missing a penalty. The TikTok post, which was subsequently deleted from the club’s official social media, showed Osimhen failing to score his spot-kick in last weekend’s Serie A match against Bologna, with a high-pitched …

Napoli says it never intended to offend Osimhen amid row
1 year, 5 months ago

Napoli says it never intended to offend Osimhen amid row

The Hindu  

Napoli said on Thursday it never intended to offend their striker Victor Osimhen with mocking social media videos, but the Serie A champion stopped short of apologising to the Nigeria international. Osimhen’s agent Roberto Calenda later threatened legal action, while the 24-year-old player removed all images of himself in a Napoli shirt from his social media accounts. “To avoid any …

Napoli Offer Explanation After Victor Osimhen Tik Tok Controversy: 'Never Intended to Offend..'
1 year, 5 months ago

Napoli Offer Explanation After Victor Osimhen Tik Tok Controversy: 'Never Intended to Offend..'

News 18  

Napoli said Thursday they never meant to offend Victor Osimhen after the striker’s agent threatened legal action over a video the club posted online mocking him for missing a penalty. The TikTok post, subsequently deleted, showed Osimhen failing to score his spot-kick in the goalless draw at Bologna at the weekend, with a high-pitched voice saying “gimme penalty please”. In …

Napoli hopes to leave off-the-field issues behind going into tricky matches against Lecce and Madrid
1 year, 5 months ago

Napoli hopes to leave off-the-field issues behind going into tricky matches against Lecce and Madrid

Associated Press  

MILAN — After a testing few days off the field, Napoli is expecting a difficult week on it. Star forward Victor Osimhen was left fuming this week when Napoli’s social media team posted a video on TikTok appearing to mock his penalty miss against Bologna at the weekend. He gives everything for this jersey and he is doing so this …

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen angered after his club posts a mocking video online
1 year, 5 months ago

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen angered after his club posts a mocking video online

Associated Press  

NAPLES, Italy — Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has deleted almost all pictures of himself in the team’s shirt from his social media accounts after the soccer club posted a mocking video of him online. Napoli posted a video Tuesday that appeared to make fun of Osimhen’s penalty skills after he missed a spot kick in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Bologna. …

Victor Osimhen may sue own club after Napoli post bizarre video on social media
1 year, 5 months ago

Victor Osimhen may sue own club after Napoli post bizarre video on social media

The Independent  

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Osimhen nets 2 as Napoli comes back at Frosinone to get title defence off to winning start
1 year, 7 months ago

Osimhen nets 2 as Napoli comes back at Frosinone to get title defence off to winning start

The Hindu  

Victor Osimhen scored twice to help defending champion Napoli come from behind to win at newly promoted Frosinone 3-1 on the opening day of Serie A on Saturday. Osimhen, the leading goal-scorer last season with 26, scored in each half to help Napoli get its title defence off to a good start. And it was the home side that surprisingly …

Napoli set to begin title defence against Frosinone, Rudi Garcia to make official debut
1 year, 7 months ago

Napoli set to begin title defence against Frosinone, Rudi Garcia to make official debut

The Hindu  

Napoli heads into its first title defence in over three decades with questions as to whether the new management will be up to replicating last season’s stunning charge to glory. Rudi Garcia will make his official debut on Saturday as Napoli kicks off the 2023-24 campaign at promoted Frosinone with a similar line-up to the one which cruised to the …

Man United dealt a huge transfer blow as Napoli president slaps £170m price tag on Victor Osimhen
1 year, 8 months ago

Man United dealt a huge transfer blow as Napoli president slaps £170m price tag on Victor Osimhen

Daily Mail  

Manchester United have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen after Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis said he believes only PSG can afford to buy the striker this summer. Victor Osimhen became the first African player to win Serie A's top scorer award last season Erik ten Hag has already had to chance course and go after an …

Napoli's Victor Osimhen says historic Scudetto will ‘live in our hearts for the rest of our lives'
1 year, 10 months ago

Napoli's Victor Osimhen says historic Scudetto will ‘live in our hearts for the rest of our lives'

Firstpost  

Udine: Victor Osimhen said Thursday that he will never forget winning Napoli’s first Serie A title in over three decades after his goal finally pushed southern Italy’s biggest club over the line. “I’m happy for all Neapolitans… now we’re going to celebrate in front of our own fans and enjoy the moment for life.” Napoli started the season in turmoil …

Ten Reasons Why Napoli's Serie A Title Win is Special
1 year, 10 months ago

Ten Reasons Why Napoli's Serie A Title Win is Special

News 18  

Napoli, a soccer team in Italy, has won its first Serie A title since 1990, led by league-scoring leader Victor Osimhen. The victory brings back memories of Diego Maradona, who led Napoli to its only previous Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990. Here are ten reasons why Napoli’s tittle win is special: It’s the first time a club south …

How Napoli finally won the Serie A title – 33 years AD (after Diego)
1 year, 10 months ago

How Napoli finally won the Serie A title – 33 years AD (after Diego)

New York Times  

When Paolo Sorrentino went on stage to collect the Oscar for Best Foreign Film nine years ago, he wanted to thank his sources of inspiration “Federico Fellini, J.R.R. “We bought jerseys from the shop on the corner, assembled a team late, and trained on the Ariston pitches in Paestum.” Napoli’s old training ground in the Soccavo neighbourhood of town, nicknamed …

‘He’s reaching cult status’: Napoli’s rising star Victor Osimhen
1 year, 11 months ago

‘He’s reaching cult status’: Napoli’s rising star Victor Osimhen

Al Jazeera  

The Nigerian’s goals have brought Napoli to the brink of a first Serie A title since 1990, making him a hero in the port city. His tally of 21 goals in Italy’s Serie A has made him the league’s top scorer by some margin, and he has also scored four in Napoli’s historic run to the Champions League quarters. “Perhaps …

Osimhen back for Napoli, Giroud cleared to play for AC Milan
1 year, 11 months ago

Osimhen back for Napoli, Giroud cleared to play for AC Milan

Associated Press  

ROME — AC Milan can move one step closer to reviving its past European glory. Serie A scoring leader Victor Osimhen is back from an injured abductor muscle in his left leg that kept him out of Napoli’s 1-0 loss in the first game last week. “Osimhen has this physicality and speed whereby you can throw the ball up to …

Osimhen back for Napoli, Giroud a doubt for Milan in Champions League quarterfinal
1 year, 11 months ago

Osimhen back for Napoli, Giroud a doubt for Milan in Champions League quarterfinal

The Hindu  

AC Milan can move one step closer to reviving its past European glory. Serie A scoring leader Victor Osimhen is back from an injured abductor muscle in his left leg that kept him out of Milan’s 1-0 win in the first game last week. Milan won the last of its seven European Cup and Champions League titles in 2007, while …

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