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 up two places to fourth on 27 points from 16 games. Osimhen headed Napoli in front in the 69th minute, with Cagliari keeper Simone Scuffet deflecting the ball onto the post only for it to bounce back into the net. READ | Olise’s late penalty gives Crystal Palace unexpected 2-2 draw with Manchester City Cagliari forward Leonardo Pavoletti briefly spoiled the fun for Napoli, equalising three minutes later from close range.

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Napoli squanders chance to go top with goalless draw at Venezia
1 week, 3 days 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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2 weeks, 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
2 weeks, 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
2 weeks, 3 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 snatches late draw against Inter Milan to keep title race bubbling
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli snatches late draw against Inter Milan to keep title race bubbling

The Hindu  

Napoli substitute Philip Billing rescued a deserved 1-1 draw at home to Serie A leader Inter Milan on Saturday, leaving the title rivals separated by a point at the top of the table. Seconds later Giacomo Raspadori’s first touch took him past Inter keeper Josep Martinez wide in the area but his second was too heavy and the ball rolled …

Empoli beat Juventus to reach Italian Cup semis for first time
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1 month 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: Juventus consolidates top-four spot with 1-0 victory at Cagliari
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1 month ago

Serie A 2024-25: Juventus consolidates top-four spot with 1-0 victory at Cagliari

The Hindu  

Juventus’ revival rolled on with a gritty 1-0 win at lowly Cagliari on Sunday after Dusan Vlahovic’s early goal sealed the points as it consolidated fourth spot in Serie A. In the 12th minute, Vlahovic beat the defence to latch onto a through ball, evading onrushing Cagliari goalkeeper Elia Caprile before finishing from a tight angle to put Juve ahead. …

Napoli’s winless streak reaches 4 matches with a 2-1 loss at promoted Como
1 month ago

Napoli’s winless streak reaches 4 matches with a 2-1 loss at promoted Como

Associated Press  

ROME — Napoli’s winless streak reached four matches with a 2-1 loss at promoted Como in the Italian league on Sunday. Giacomo Raspadori equalized for Napoli 10 minutes later but 19-year-old Spanish winger Assane Diao won it for Como after being set up by Nico Paz late in the second half. Antonio Conte’s Napoli had a chance to reclaim the …

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 …

Serie A 2024-25: Juventus seeks Cagliari tonic after early Champions League exit
1 month ago

Serie A 2024-25: Juventus seeks Cagliari tonic after early Champions League exit

The Hindu  

After being knocked out of the Champions League by PSV Eindhoven in the knockout phase playoffs, Juventus manager Thiago Motta is hoping its Serie A match against Cagliari on Sunday can help his players move on from that disappointment. We still have a very busy week and we have to be smart as we always have been.” Italian media reported …

Serie A: Napoli and Inter eager to lay down marker ahead of Scudetto clash
1 month ago

Serie A: Napoli and Inter eager to lay down marker ahead of Scudetto clash

The Hindu  

With one round of Serie A matches to play before Napoli and Inter Milan come face-to-face in a top-of-the-table clash, the two sides will each hope to steal a march this weekend after the title contenders have struggled to impress of late. Napoli holds a two-point lead over champion Inter, but goes into Sunday’s trip to Como on the back …

Serie A 2024-25: Frustrated league leader Napoli held at home by Udinese
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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: Napoli misses chance to extend lead at top after draw with Roma
1 month, 3 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 …

Serie A 2024-25: Kolo Muani brace helps Juventus to win vs Empoli
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Kolo Muani brace helps Juventus to win vs Empoli

The Hindu  

Randal Kolo Muani continued his fine start at Juventus with a brace in Sunday’s 4-1 win in Turin, France striker Kolo Muani struck twice in three minutes in the second half, with Dusan Vlahovic and Francisco Conceicao netting late on with Empoli down to 10 men, as Juve bounced back from going behind early and moved into Italy’s Champions League …

De Vrij snatches last-gasp draw for Inter to avoid another derby defeat to Milan; Napoli also draws
1 month, 3 weeks ago

De Vrij snatches last-gasp draw for Inter to avoid another derby defeat to Milan; Napoli also draws

Associated Press  

MILAN — Stefan de Vrij scored a last-gasp goal to secure what could prove to be a precious point for Inter Milan in the title race as he helped his team avoid a third straight derby defeat to AC Milan with a 1-1 draw. Second-placed Inter remained three points behind Napoli — and with a game in hand — after …

AC Milan provides drama at the San Siro with 2 late goals in 3-2 comeback win over Parma
2 months ago

AC Milan provides drama at the San Siro with 2 late goals in 3-2 comeback win over Parma

Associated Press  

ROME — New AC Milan coach Sergio Conceição dropped down to his knees on the San Siro sideline, unleashed a loud scream and then wrapped his arms around an assistant in an emotional embrace when Samuel Chukwueze bundled in the winner five minutes into stoppage time. He was clearly moved by Milan’s ability to stay focused this time, though, as …

Serie A 2024-25: Leader Napoli ends Juventus’ unbeaten league run with comeback win
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2 months 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: Inter Milan beats Empoli 3-1 to stay on Napoli’s tail
2 months, 1 week ago

Serie A 2024-25: Inter Milan beats Empoli 3-1 to stay on Napoli’s tail

The Hindu  

Inter Milan beat Empoli 3-1 at home on Sunday to keep pace with Napoli at the top of the Serie A 2024-25 table. Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring with a curling shot after 55 minutes, Denzel Dumfries added a second with a powerful header from a corner in the 79th, and Marcus Thuram sealed the win 10 minutes later after …

Serie A 2024-25: Late Lukaku header helps Napoli beat Atalanta 3-2
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Napoli underlines Serie A title chance with comeback victory over Atalanta
2 months, 1 week ago

Napoli underlines Serie A title chance with comeback victory over Atalanta

Associated Press  

MILAN — Napoli underlined its Serie A title chances by fighting back for a crucial win over one of its main rivals on Saturday. Antonio Conte’s side won 3-2 at Atalanta, which hadn’t lost since September, and moved six points clear of second-placed Inter Milan. Ademola Lookman equalized 10 minutes after the break with a fine solo goal, skipping past …

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

Napoli takes control of Serie A without unsettled star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Napoli takes control of Serie A without unsettled star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Associated Press  

MILAN — Without injured and unsettled star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli still took control of Serie A on Sunday. His current teammates did not let themselves be affected by the controversy as they beat lowly Hellas Verona 2-0 to move four points clear of Inter Milan after the defending champion moved into second place earlier with a 1-0 win at Venezia. …

Serie A 2024-25: Milan held to 1-1 draw by lowly Cagliari
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2 months, 2 weeks 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 2024-25: Juventus drops more points in 1-1 draw with Torino as both coaches see red
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Juventus drops more points in 1-1 draw with Torino as both coaches see red

The Hindu  

Juventus was held to a 1-1 draw at Torino in Serie A on Saturday after Nikola Vlasic cancelled out Juve’s early opener by Kenan Yildiz in a heated derby clash that saw both coaches sent off after the break. Coaches Paolo Vanoli and Thiago Motta were sent off early in the second half after both benches protested when Juventus defender …

Serie A: Napoli moves three points clear atop after win over Fiorentina
2 months, 3 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 …

Super-sub Raspadori guides Napoli to 1-0 win against Venezia as club goes level on points with Atalanta
2 months, 3 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, 3 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: Inter Milan beats Cagliari 3-0 to keep pace at summit
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Inter Milan beats Cagliari 3-0 to keep pace at summit

The Hindu  

Inter Milan secured a 3-0 win at Cagliari on Saturday, with a dominant second half that saw goals from Alessandro Bastoni, Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu, keeping it in stride at the top of Serie A. Inter shares top spot with Atalanta, both on 40 points, while Cagliari is 18th, in the relegation zone, with 14 points. Inter has now …

Lautaro Martinez ends goal drought as Inter keep pressure on Serie A leaders
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lautaro Martinez ends goal drought as Inter keep pressure on Serie A leaders

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 Lautaro Martinez ended a near two-month goal drought …

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

Juventus eases into Coppa Italia quarterfinal with 4-0 win over Cagliari
3 months, 1 week ago

Juventus eases into Coppa Italia quarterfinal with 4-0 win over Cagliari

The Hindu  

Holder Juventus reached the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia with a comfortable 4-0 home win over Cagliari on Tuesday, thanks to goals from Dusan Vlahovic, Teun Koopmeiners, Francisco Conceicao and Nicolas Gonzalez. Koopmeiners added a second from a free kick eight minutes into the second half, and Conceicao netted 10 minutes from time before Gonzalez wrapped up the win in …

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli denied top spot after second consecutive loss to Lazio
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Napoli’s Cup clash with Lazio a chance for squad rotation, says Conte
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Napoli’s Cup clash with Lazio a chance for squad rotation, says Conte

The Hindu  

Serie A leader Napoli will use Thursday’s Coppa Italia last-16 tie at Lazio to give some of its little used squad members an opportunity to play, manager Antonio Conte said on Tuesday. “This year in some respects it is penalising for many players because we only have the league and we have the Coppa Italia,” Conte told reporters ahead of …

Serie A 2024-25: Lecce’s Rebic’s grabs last-gasp equaliser to stun Juve in 1-1 draw
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Lecce’s Rebic’s grabs last-gasp equaliser to stun Juve in 1-1 draw

The Hindu  

Lecce’s Ante Rebic netted deep into stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw with visitor Juventus, which opened the scoring through a fortuitous strike from Andrea Cambiaso in a high-drama Serie A clash on Sunday. Juve broke the deadlock after 68 minutes when Cambiaso fired a long shot from outside the box, which deflected off the leg of Lecce defender …

McTominay keeps Napoli top in Serie A with Torino winner
3 months, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

Reijnders shines through the fog at San Siro as Milan beats Empoli
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Reijnders shines through the fog at San Siro as Milan beats Empoli

Associated Press  

MILAN — Tijjani Reijnders scored twice and helped AC Milan get back to winning ways in Serie A by 3-0 against visiting Empoli on Saturday. Milan remained seventh, six points behind Atalanta, Inter Milan, Fiorentina and Lazio — who are all locked on 28 points — and seven below league leader Napoli. Milan doubled its tally on the stroke of …

UCL 2024-25: Atletico thrashes Sparta Prague 6-0; AC Milan overcomes Slovan Bratislava
4 months ago

UCL 2024-25: Atletico thrashes Sparta Prague 6-0; AC Milan overcomes Slovan Bratislava

The Hindu  

Argentina forward Julian Alvarez and substitute Angel Correa scored two goals each while Marcos Llorente and Antoine Griezmann added to the feast as Atletico Madrid thumped home side Sparta Prague 6-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday. Milan overcomes Slovan Bratislava in 3-2 win AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring its first goal with teammates. | Photo Credit: REUTERS AC …

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

Serie A 2024-25: Calhanoglu’s penalty streak ends as Inter and Napoli draw 1-1
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Calhanoglu’s penalty streak ends as Inter and Napoli draw 1-1

The Hindu  

Hakan Calhanoglu finally missed a penalty for Inter Milan after scoring a stunning equaliser as it was held to a 1-1 home draw by leaders Napoli in Serie A on Sunday. READ | La Liga 2024-25: Leader Barcelona stumbles in surprise 1-0 defeat against Real Sociedad While disappointed to let three points slip from their grasp, Calhanoglu admitted he was …

Inter-Napoli draw leaves a crowd of teams at the top of Serie A. Roma fires Juric after Bologna loss
4 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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: Fonseca rues Milan’s defensive errors in draw at Cagliari
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Fonseca rues Milan’s defensive errors in draw at Cagliari

The Hindu  

AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca expressed frustration after his team’s draw at Cagliari on Saturday, lamenting defensive mistakes and the inability to control key moments in the match. Milan slipped to a 3-3 draw in Serie A after Cagliari’s Gabriele Zappa volleyed the ball in to equalise late on following a series of defensive slip-ups throughout the match. RELATED | …

Serie A 2024-25: Inter’s Inzaghi praises leader Napoli ahead of top-of-the-table clash
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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