Serie A: Gennaro Gattuso's Napoli continue good run after restart with win over Hellas Verona; Parma thump Genoa
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Serie A: Gennaro Gattuso's Napoli continue good run after restart with win over Hellas Verona; Parma thump Genoa

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Napoli have now moved within three points of fifth-place Roma, which plays Sampdoria on Wednesday. In the Partenopei’s latest performance on Tuesday, reserve forwards Arkadiusz Milik and Hirving Lozano scored in a 2-0 win at Hellas Verona in Serie A. Before that, Dries Mertens broke Napoli’s all-time scoring record in the southern club’s first match back – a draw with Inter Milan that earned a trip to the cup final. “It’s a team that knows how to keep the opposition from scoring, that knows how to pass very well.” Before kickoff, Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli confirmed that Milik will be offered to other clubs if he doesn’t agree to a contract extension. “He’s one of the strongest forwards in the world right now.” Napoli moved within three points of fifth-place Roma, which plays Sampdoria on Wednesday.

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Napoli squanders chance to go top with goalless draw at Venezia
4 days, 1 hour ago

Napoli squanders chance to go top with goalless draw at Venezia

The Hindu  

Napoli wasted a chance to provisionally reclaim top spot in the Serie A standings for the first time since February when it was held to a 0-0 draw at second-from-bottom Venezia on Sunday. Both sides had opportunities to score in a frantic opening spell at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium, with Napoli’s Giacomo Raspadori hitting the post while Venezia forward …

Serie A: Napoli win refreshes title hopes as Atalanta thrash Juventus
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1 week, 3 days ago

Serie A: Napoli win refreshes title hopes as Atalanta thrash Juventus

New Indian Express  

ROME: Napoli breathed fresh life into their Serie A title hopes on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina that ended a five-match winless run, while Atalanta routed Juventus 4-0 to stay in the hunt. Antonio Conte's Napoli climbed back to within a point of leaders Inter Milan, who came from two goals down to beat bottom side Monza 3-2 …

Napoli keeps up pressure on Serie A leader Inter with 2-1 win over Fiorentina
1 week, 3 days ago

Napoli keeps up pressure on Serie A leader Inter with 2-1 win over Fiorentina

Associated Press  

MILAN — Napoli kept up the pressure on Serie A leader Inter Milan as it finally got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina on Sunday. Romelu Lukaku scored one and set up the other for Giacomo Raspadori to help Napoli move back to within a point of Inter, which fought back from two goals down to …

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli defeats Fiorentina to maintain pressure in title race
1 week, 4 days ago

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli defeats Fiorentina to maintain pressure in title race

The Hindu  

Napoli earned a deserved 2-1 win over Fiorentina at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday to move back on to the shoulders of Serie A leaders Inter Milan. Fiorentina keeper David de Gea saved a close-range shot from Giacomo Raspadori and the ball finally arrived with Lukaku after 26 minutes. The Fiorentina keeper did better to parry away another …

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli to take late call on McTominay for Fiorentina clash
1 week, 5 days ago

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli to take late call on McTominay for Fiorentina clash

The Hindu  

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay is struggling due to fatigue and the Scotland international is a doubt for the home Serie A clash with Fiorentina, manager Antonio Conte said on Saturday. McTominay, who joined from Manchester United in a deal worth 30.5 million euros last year, has made 29 appearances and scored seven goals in all competitions - two fewer than …

Empoli beat Juventus to reach Italian Cup semis for first time
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3 weeks ago

Empoli beat Juventus to reach Italian Cup semis for first time

Deccan Chronicle  

Milan: Empoli reached the Italian Cup semi-finals for the first time on Wednesday after dumping out Juventus 4-2 on penalties following an entertaining 1-1 draw in Turin. Khephren Thuram ensured the match would go to penalties with a brilliant individual goal in the 66th minute, skipping round Liam Henderson with a sensational back-heeled flick before ramming home his finish. Thuram's …

Serie A 2024-25: Title-chasing Napoli falls to shock 2-1 defeat at Como
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3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Serie A 2024-25: Frustrated league leader Napoli held at home by Udinese
1 month, 1 week ago

Serie A 2024-25: Frustrated league leader Napoli held at home by Udinese

The Hindu  

Napoli missed the chance to move a provisional six points clear atop Serie A after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Udinese on Sunday, its second successive stalemate. Napoli, which had to settle for a 1-1 draw at AS Roma last week, now has 55 points, four clear of second-placed Inter Milan, which hosts Fiorentina on Monday. …

Serie A leader Napoli held by Udinese. Inter can close the gap on Monday
1 month, 1 week ago

Serie A leader Napoli held by Udinese. Inter can close the gap on Monday

Associated Press  

MILAN — Serie A leader Napoli failed to make the most of a stumble by title rival Inter Milan as it was held to a 1-1 draw by Udinese on Sunday. Napoli was looking to move six points clear of second-placed Inter Milan after the defending champion surprisingly lost 3-0 at Fiorentina in their rearranged match on Thursday. Instead, Inter …

Serie A 2024-25: Milan wins at Empoli as Leao, Gimenez score; Retegui nets four for Atalanta
1 month, 1 week ago

Serie A 2024-25: Milan wins at Empoli as Leao, Gimenez score; Retegui nets four for Atalanta

The Hindu  

AC Milan won 2-0 at Empoli on Saturday thanks to second half goals from Rafael Leao and Santiago Gimenez in a Serie A clash that ended with both sides down to 10 men. After a slow first half, Milan coach Sergio Conceicao sought to spark some life into his attack with the introduction of Gimenez, Leao and Christian Pulisic, and …

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli misses chance to extend lead at top after draw with Roma
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli misses chance to extend lead at top after draw with Roma

The Hindu  

Napoli spurned the chance to extend its lead at the top of the Serie A standings when it was held to a 1-1 draw away to AS Roma on Sunday, with Angelino equalising in added time for the host. Napoli’s breakthrough came from a move involving two former Roma players, as Juan Jesus played a long pass into the area …

Venezia and Verona draw Serie A relegation battle as last-placed Monza loses again
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Venezia and Verona draw Serie A relegation battle as last-placed Monza loses again

The Hindu  

Venezia and Verona were still looking for their first win of the year after the relegation-threatened clubs drew 1-1 in Serie A. Venezia wing Alessio Zerbin on Monday scored in his first start since joining last year on loan from Napoli. Verona was fourth from bottom, while Venezia remained second to last, three points ahead of Monza, which missed a …

Serie A 2024-25: Leader Napoli ends Juventus’ unbeaten league run with comeback win
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Leader Napoli ends Juventus’ unbeaten league run with comeback win

The Hindu  

Napoli staged a rousing comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Juventus in Saturday’s action-packed clash, handing the visitor its first Serie A defeat of the season. On-loan Randal Kolo Muani scored on his debut to give Juventus the lead two minutes before the break but Napoli fought back through Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa’s equaliser after 57 minutes and Romelu …

Serie A 2024-25: Late Lukaku header helps Napoli beat Atalanta 3-2
2 months ago

Serie A 2024-25: Late Lukaku header helps Napoli beat Atalanta 3-2

The Hindu  

Romelu Lukaku scored a late goal to earn Napoli a 3-2 win at Atalanta on Saturday and strengthen its position at the top of the Serie A 2024-25 standings. Serie A top scorer Mateo Retegui continued his outstanding form, scoring his 14th league goal with a left-footed strike into the top corner after 16 minutes to give Atalanta the lead. …

Serie A: Juventus into Champions League spots with victory over AC Milan
2 months ago

Serie A: Juventus into Champions League spots with victory over AC Milan

Deccan Chronicle  

Milan: Juventus moved into Serie A's Champions League positions on Saturday after convincingly beating AC Milan 2-0, as leaders Napoli prepare for a huge clash at title rivals Atalanta. And eight minutes later Juve goakeeper Michele Di Gregorio did well to push away Rafael Leao's powerful effort before a series of rebound shots were keep out by desperate blocks. But …

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli extends lead at top after 2-0 win against Verona
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2 months, 1 week ago

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli extends lead at top after 2-0 win against Verona

The Hindu  

Napoli increased its lead at the top of Serie A with a comfortable 2-0 win over Hellas Verona on Sunday, thanks to an early own goal from goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipo and a stunning second-half strike from Frank Anguissa. Antonio Conte’s side took an early advantage within five minutes when Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s effort hit the post and bounced off Montipo’s …

Serie A 2024-25: Milan held to 1-1 draw by lowly Cagliari
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2 months, 1 week ago

Serie A 2024-25: Milan held to 1-1 draw by lowly Cagliari

The Hindu  

AC Milan’s uphill battle to close the gap to the top of Serie A continued when it was held to a 1-1 draw at home by relegation-battler Cagliari on Saturday in new coach Sergio Conceicao’s league debut. Cagliari stunned the host in the 55th minute when defender Nadir Zortea scored from a counter-attack four minutes after Alvaro Morata’s opener for …

Serie A: Napoli moves three points clear atop after win over Fiorentina
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Serie A: Napoli moves three points clear atop after win over Fiorentina

The Hindu  

Napoli moved three points clear atop Serie A after winning at Fiorentina 3-0 on Saturday. David Neres, Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay scored for Antonio Conte’s side, which won its fourth straight following consecutive losses to Lazio a month ago in the Italian Cup and Serie A. Atalanta, which ended 2024 in first place level on points with Napoli, isn’t …

Verona wins 3-2 at 10-man Bologna in Serie A thanks to late own-goal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Verona wins 3-2 at 10-man Bologna in Serie A thanks to late own-goal

Associated Press  

ROME — Benjamín Domínguez scored a brace for Bologna but a red card for Tommaso Pobega and a late own-goal by Santiago Castro sent the host team crashing to a 3-2 defeat against Verona in Serie A on Monday. But Pobega’s red card, shown for striking an opponent in an off-the-ball incident early in the second half, hampered the home …

Super-sub Raspadori guides Napoli to 1-0 win against Venezia as club goes level on points with Atalanta
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Super-sub Raspadori guides Napoli to 1-0 win against Venezia as club goes level on points with Atalanta

The Hindu  

Giacomo Raspadori came off the bench to score the only goal in Napoli’s 1-0 home win over relegation-battling Venezia on Sunday, a result which moved it to second in the Serie A standings and level on points with leader Atalanta. The opening half ended goalless, with Venezia goalkeeper Filip Stankovic saving a penalty kick from Romelu Lukaku eight minutes before …

Antonio Conte has Napoli back atop Serie A to end 2024 after miserable title defense last season
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Antonio Conte has Napoli back atop Serie A to end 2024 after miserable title defense last season

Associated Press  

ROME — Napoli went through three different coaches during its Serie A title defense last season and ended the campaign in 10th place. Also Sunday, Juventus and Fiorentina drew 2-2 in a match that was briefly suspended because of discriminatory chants aimed at Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic; and AC Milan drew 1-1 with visiting Roma. After Luciano Spalletti coached Napoli …

Serie A 2024-25: Juventus ends stalemate run with 2-1 win against Monza
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Juventus ends stalemate run with 2-1 win against Monza

The Hindu  

Juventus secured a 2-1 victory at bottom side Monza with first-half goals from Weston McKennie and Nicolas Gonzalez on Sunday to end a run of four Serie A draws. The result left Juventus in sixth place with 31 points, nine behind leader Atalanta, who beat Empoli 3-2, while Monza stays on 10 points, five points adrift of the safety zone. …

Serie A 2024-25: Roma thrashes Parma 5-0, Dybala scores brace
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Roma thrashes Parma 5-0, Dybala scores brace

The Hindu  

Paulo Dybala scored twice and set up another goal to get Roma back on track in Serie A with a comfortable 5-0 win over Parma on Sunday. The Argentine playmaker scored an early penalty and pounced on a rebound from Alexis Saelemaekers’ initial shot early in the second half to steer Roma to just its fifth league win of the …

Dybala gets Roma back on track in Serie A with 5-0 rout of Parma
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dybala gets Roma back on track in Serie A with 5-0 rout of Parma

Associated Press  

ROME — Paulo Dybala scored twice and set up another goal to get Roma back on track in Serie A with a comfortable 5-0 win over Parma on Sunday. The Argentine playmaker scored an early penalty and pounced on a rebound from Alexis Saelemaekers’ initial shot early in the second half to steer Roma to just its fifth league win …

Serie A 2024-25: Meret to the rescue as Napoli edges Genoa 2-1 to reclaim top spot
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Meret to the rescue as Napoli edges Genoa 2-1 to reclaim top spot

The Hindu  

Napoli returned to the Serie A 2024-25 summit with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Genoa on Saturday after first-half goals by Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Amir Rrahmani plus crucial saves from Alex Meret. Anguissa and Rrahmani netted powerful headers and Meret’s heroics helped end Genoa’s six-game unbeaten run. Genoa dominated much of the second half, with Meret forced into a …

Serie A 2024-25: Tijjani Reijnders strike earns AC Milan victory at Hellas Verona
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Tijjani Reijnders strike earns AC Milan victory at Hellas Verona

The Hindu  

AC Milan won 1-0 at Hellas Verona on Friday as Tijjani Reijnders’ second-half strike proved decisive in a keenly-contested Serie A clash. Reijnders said the victory was crucial following Milan’s goalless draw at Genoa. Verona went closest to scoring in the first half and Milan manager Paulo Fonseca suffered another injury blow when forward Rafael Leao was forced off due …

Jens Odgaard scores winner for Bologna to end Fiorentina's winning run in Italian league
3 months ago

Jens Odgaard scores winner for Bologna to end Fiorentina's winning run in Italian league

Hindustan Times  

BOLOGNA, Italy — Bologna striker Jens Odgaard scored the winner Sunday in a 1-0 win against Fiorentina, ending the Florence-based club's eight-match winning run in the Italian league. After a balanced first half, Bologna was the better side after the interval and had several occasions to score — including Santiago Castro hitting the post — before it eventually broke the …

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli denied top spot after second consecutive loss to Lazio
3 months, 1 week ago

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli denied top spot after second consecutive loss to Lazio

The Hindu  

Lazio denied Napoli the chance to return to the top of the Serie A standings with a 1-0 away win on Sunday, its second victory this week over Napoli, following its midweek Coppa Italia success. Napoli remains second on 32 points, two behind leader Atalanta and while Lazio stays fifth, the win moved it level on 31 points with Inter …

McTominay keeps Napoli top in Serie A with Torino winner
3 months, 2 weeks ago

McTominay keeps Napoli top in Serie A with Torino winner

The Hindu  

Scott McTominay made sure that Napoli will stay top of Serie A for at least another week with the only goal in Sunday’s 1-0 win at Torino while challenger Lazio fell to a 3-1 defeat at Parma. Napoli is provisionally four points ahead of the chasing pack thanks to McTominay’s neat finish in the 31st minute following a trademark dribble …

Serie A title race loses significance after Fiorentina player collapses on field
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Serie A title race loses significance after Fiorentina player collapses on field

Associated Press  

MILAN — The Italian league title race didn’t seem so important on Sunday after a player collapsed on the field during a Serie A match. League leader Napoli had won 1-0 at Torino earlier in the day and was waiting to see how its rivals would fare, especially Fiorentina and Inter Milan, which were playing each other later Sunday and …

Serie A 2024-25: Reijnders brace at foggy San Siro helps Milan beat Empoli 3-0
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Reijnders brace at foggy San Siro helps Milan beat Empoli 3-0

The Hindu  

Tijjani Reijnders scored twice and helped AC Milan get back to winning ways in Serie A by 3-0 against visiting Empoli on Saturday. The Netherlands midfielder netted either side of halftime at a foggy San Siro after Álvaro Morata opened the scoring. Milan doubled its tally on the stroke of halftime when a cross was flicked on by Christian Pulisic …

Serie A 2024-25: Romelu Lukaku keeps Napoli on top with 1-0 win over Roma
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Romelu Lukaku keeps Napoli on top with 1-0 win over Roma

The Hindu  

Napoli edged out AS Roma 1-0 at home on Sunday, with Romelu Lukaku’s second-half goal securing all three points and top spot in Serie A. It took 54 minutes for Napoli to break the deadlock, with Lukaku sliding in to meet Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s low cross from close range and score against the team he played for last season. Roma …

Serie A 2024-25: Inter smashes Verona to go two points clear at the top
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Inter smashes Verona to go two points clear at the top

The Hindu  

Inter Milan moved top of Serie A on Saturday after a first-half blitz led to the Italian champion sweeping sorry Verona aside 5-0 and going two points clear. Atalanta will claim top spot from Inter on goal difference when it takes on promoted Parma in Saturday’s late match, while on Sunday Napoli hosts Roma on Claudio Ranieri’s return to top-flight …

Inter-Napoli draw leaves a crowd of teams at the top of Serie A. Roma fires Juric after Bologna loss
4 months, 1 week ago

Inter-Napoli draw leaves a crowd of teams at the top of Serie A. Roma fires Juric after Bologna loss

Associated Press  

ROME — Serie A leader Napoli and defending champion Inter Milan played to a 1-1 draw at the San Siro on Sunday to leave six teams within two points of each other atop the Italian league standings. Scott McTominay put Napoli ahead in the first half from close range following a corner kick and Hakan Calhanoglu equalized before the break …

Serie A 2024-25: Atalanta beats Udinese to move level with leader Napoli
4 months, 1 week ago

Serie A 2024-25: Atalanta beats Udinese to move level with leader Napoli

The Hindu  

Atalanta moved level with Serie A leader Napoli on Sunday after coming back from a goal down to beat spirited Udinese 2-1 and continue an unlikely title bid. Mario Pasalic’s first-time strike 11 minutes after the break and an unfortunate own goal from Isaak Toure moments later gave Atalanta its sixth straight league win. Atalanta trails Napoli despite having a …

Serie A 2024-25: Inter’s Inzaghi praises leader Napoli ahead of top-of-the-table clash
4 months, 1 week ago

Serie A 2024-25: Inter’s Inzaghi praises leader Napoli ahead of top-of-the-table clash

The Hindu  

Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi believes leader Napoli has become stronger and is very well organised under new coach Antonio Conte and added that his side were ready for a great match in Sunday’s top-of-the-table Serie A showdown. “Tomorrow’s game against Napoli will be a good one, we are facing the leaders and coach Conte has already managed to give …

Serie A 2024-25: Milan held to 3-3 draw at Cagliari despite Leao double in thriller
4 months, 1 week ago

Serie A 2024-25: Milan held to 3-3 draw at Cagliari despite Leao double in thriller

The Hindu  

AC Milan had to settle for a 3-3 draw at Cagliari after Rafael Leao’s first-half brace was matched by Gabriele Zappa’s double for the host after the break in a Serie A thriller on Saturday. The high-paced match saw numerous chances from both sides, with Milan registering 16 shots and Cagliari 13, as the two teams had clear opportunities to …

Napoli 0-3 Atalanta: Ademola Lookman scores two goals, including a long-range worldie, in big win over Antonio Conte's Serie A leaders as Italian title race gets blown wide open
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Napoli 0-3 Atalanta: Ademola Lookman scores two goals, including a long-range worldie, in big win over Antonio Conte's Serie A leaders as Italian title race gets blown wide open

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday Ademola Lookman netted two goals against Antonio Conte's men on Sunday Napoli were beaten at home for the first time this season, losing 3-0 to Atalanta Serie A leaders Napoli suffered their first home defeat of the season on Sunday by losing …

Stunning Goal by Lukaku Sends Napoli 2-0 at AC Milan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Stunning Goal by Lukaku Sends Napoli 2-0 at AC Milan

The Hindu  

Napoli secured a 2-0 victory over AC Milan on Tuesday, extending their lead at the top of Serie A to seven points. The hosts struck first through Romelu Lukaku's fourth goal of the season in the fifth minute, finding a second goal two minutes later through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Milan fought hard to equalise but were unable to find an equaliser …

Conte's Napoli shines brightly in Milan test
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Conte's Napoli shines brightly in Milan test

Associated Press  

Napoli secures a crucial 2-0 win against AC Milan, extending their lead in the Serie A standings. The Partenopei dominated the match, with goals from Lukaku and Kvaratskhelia securing the victory. This result strengthens Napoli's position to secure a second consecutive title, while Milan's defeat moves them further down the table.

Homegrown Hero Pisilli Helps Roma Beat Venezia but the Team's Troubles Aren't Over Yet
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Homegrown Hero Pisilli Helps Roma Beat Venezia but the Team's Troubles Aren't Over Yet

Associated Press  

Roma's home struggles continue as they suffer a 2-1 defeat to Venezia. Despite the setback, Niccolò Pisilli's goal helps Roma claw back from a 2-1 deficit. However, the team's troubles are far from over, with Conte's Napoli still leading the league. Roma moves to fourth place, four points behind Napoli, while Venezia remains in the hunt for a top-four finish.

Juventus remains unbeaten following a 0-0 draw with visiting Roma in Serie A
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Juventus remains unbeaten following a 0-0 draw with visiting Roma in Serie A

Associated Press  

ROME — For Thiago Motta’s Juventus, it was a well-earned point that kept the Bianconeri unbeaten. De Rossi kept former Juventus forward Paulo Dybala on the bench at the start then sent the Argentina international, who recently turned down an offer from Saudi Arabia, on midway through the second half. Juventus moved level on seven points with defending champion Inter …

Luciano Spalletti: The Italy manager trying to win Euro 2024 one outburst at a time
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Luciano Spalletti: The Italy manager trying to win Euro 2024 one outburst at a time

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. If emotions could run understandably high in the aftermath of a 98th-minute …

Bologna suffer Serie A blow after defeat to Genoa
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bologna suffer Serie A blow after defeat to Genoa

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 Bologna face an anxious wait to discover where …

Serie A 2023-24: Napoli’s top-four hopes hang in the balance after Frosinone draw
11 months ago

Serie A 2023-24: Napoli’s top-four hopes hang in the balance after Frosinone draw

The Hindu  

Napoli’s aspirations for a top-four finish in Serie A were dealt a blow on Sunday when they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by relegation-threatened Frosinone. With matchweeks left, Napoli is now eighth with 49 points, putting it 10 points behind Bologna in the fourth - the last Champions League spot. The host relentlessly bombarded the Frosinone goal …

Juventus poor run continues in 0-0 draw at Torino in Serie A derby. Fourth-place Bologna also draws
11 months ago

Juventus poor run continues in 0-0 draw at Torino in Serie A derby. Fourth-place Bologna also draws

Associated Press  

MILAN — Juventus’ mixed form continued as it was held to 0-0 at Torino in a Serie A derby on Saturday. Vlahović had another good opportunity later in the first period but Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinković-Savić pulled off a great save to deny the Serbia striker with an outstretched foot. Duván Zapata had the ball in the back of the …

Juventus snaps 4-match winless run in Serie A by beating Fiorentina. Bologna blows last-gasp chance
11 months, 1 week ago

Juventus snaps 4-match winless run in Serie A by beating Fiorentina. Bologna blows last-gasp chance

Associated Press  

MILAN — Juventus snapped a four-match winless run in the league to beat Fiorentina 1-0 and consolidate third spot in Serie A on Sunday. Juventus moved four points above fourth-place Bologna, which missed an easy chance right at the end of a 0-0 draw at relegation-threatened Frosinone. Piotr Zieliński then fired in off the crossbar in the 61st minute and, …

Napoli rediscovers the form that took it to the Serie A title. The southern club beat Juventus 2-1
1 year ago

Napoli rediscovers the form that took it to the Serie A title. The southern club beat Juventus 2-1

Associated Press  

ROME — Ten months and three coaches later, Napoli may have finally rediscovered the form that took it to the Serie A title. Thiago Motta’s team produced a 2-1 comeback win at Atalanta to strengthen its hold on fourth place and weaken the hopes of a direct rival for a spot in the top European club competition. “All we’re thinking …

Juventus’ Serie A title hopes fading after draw. Napoli winless in 5 matches with Barca next
1 year, 1 month ago

Juventus’ Serie A title hopes fading after draw. Napoli winless in 5 matches with Barca next

Associated Press  

ROME — Juventus’ chances of catching Serie A leader Inter Milan have been fading match by match over the last month. The Turin club’s winless streak in the league extended to four matches on Saturday when it twice had to come back from a goal down to draw at relegation-threatened Hellas Verona 2-2. NAPOLI DRAW Defending champion Napoli needed a …

Lazio and Napoli: Leaders last season, lagging this season
1 year, 1 month ago

Lazio and Napoli: Leaders last season, lagging this season

Associated Press  

Last year, Napoli and Lazio finished first and second in Serie A. Napoli — without key players including Victor Osimhen because of the Africa Cup of Nations or injury — went on to beat Fiorentina 3-0 in the Super Cup semifinal in Riyadh before narrowly losing to Inter Milan 1-0 while playing half an hour with 10 men after Giovanni …

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