'All The Progress Started With Me': Returning Napoli Coach Walter Mazzarri On Last Season's Serie A Title Win
1 year ago

'All The Progress Started With Me': Returning Napoli Coach Walter Mazzarri On Last Season's Serie A Title Win

News 18  

Walter Mazzarri believes he contributed to Napoli’s runaway title run last season because of the progress he made coaching the southern club a decade ago. “I have to watch what I say, since I’m famous for my complaints.Now I’m a new Mazzarri, there will be no more complaints.” – Walter Mazzarri We’ll see how long this lasts pic.twitter.com/Lu5UfHJISD — Italian Football TV November 24, 2023 READ: New York Red Bulls Courts Fan Ire for Catch in Holiday Package Tied to Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami “We did a lot. “Then the club did a good job of always improving every year.” So much so that Mazzarri — who has also managed Sampdoria, Inter Milan, Watford, Torino and Cagliari — already maintains that this is the best team he’s ever coached. “It’s not easy for anyone to face Atalanta.” READ: WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo Completes Brace Against Al-Akhdoud With Long Range Looping Effort Atalanta’s Gian Piero Gasperini said his side knew of Napoli’s strengths.

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

Thiago Motta signs 3-year deal to coach Juventus. He replaces the fired Massimiliano Allegri
6 months, 1 week ago

Thiago Motta signs 3-year deal to coach Juventus. He replaces the fired Massimiliano Allegri

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Thiago Motta was announced as Juventus’ new coach on Wednesday, replacing the fired Massimiliano Allegri. Juventus said Motta signed a three-year contract with the Bianconeri, having just steered Bologna to a Champions League finish. “I am really happy to begin a new chapter at the helm of a great club like Juventus,” Motta said. “I thank the …

Last-gasp goal gives new Lazio coach Tudor winning debut over former club Juventus
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Last-gasp goal gives new Lazio coach Tudor winning debut over former club Juventus

Associated Press  

ROME — A stoppage-time goal by Lazio defender Adam Marusic downed Juventus 1-0 and gave coach Igor Tudor a winning debut in Serie A on Saturday, while AC Milan beat Fiorentina 2-1. I’m happy for my players, for how they interpreted the game, and I’m happy that we started on the right foot.” Tudor replaced Maurizio Sarri two weeks ago …

Free-falling Napoli fires Mazzarri
10 months ago

Free-falling Napoli fires Mazzarri

China Daily  

Struggling Napoli sacked Walter Mazzarri on Monday and brought in Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona just two days before hosting Barcelona in the Champions League. Mazzarri took charge in November after Rudi Garcia was dismissed but Napoli then fell to ninth in Serie A ahead of Wednesday's last-16, first-leg clash with Barca at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. "I thank Walter …

Napoli fires coach Mazzarri and hires Calzona just 2 days before facing Barcelona
10 months ago

Napoli fires coach Mazzarri and hires Calzona just 2 days before facing Barcelona

Associated Press  

NAPLES, Italy — Still struggling in Serie A, defending champion Napoli made its second coaching change of the season just two days before facing Barcelona in the Champions League. Napoli fired Walter Mazzarri after training on Monday and appointed Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona, who was the former assistant at the Serie A team but has never managed at club level. …

Lazio and Napoli: Leaders last season, lagging this season
10 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Napoli says Mazzarri’s job is not at risk after horror 3-0 loss at Torino. Juventus and Milan win
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Napoli says Mazzarri’s job is not at risk after horror 3-0 loss at Torino. Juventus and Milan win

Associated Press  

MILAN — Barely a year ago, Napoli fans were singing in Turin that their team was going to win the Serie A title following a 4-0 victory. A horror show for Napoli — that included defender Pasquale Mazzocchi being sent off just four minutes into his debut — left the team ninth in Serie A, 20 points behind league leader …

Juventus back on top of Serie A after clinical win against wasteful Napoli
1 year ago

Juventus back on top of Serie A after clinical win against wasteful Napoli

The Hindu  

Juventus delivered an efficient performance as it moved back to provisional top spot in Serie A on Friday, securing a 1-0 home win against a wasteful Napoli thanks to a header from Federico Gatti. Napoli had numerous opportunities but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia missed a huge chance, while Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny made several saves to thwart the visitor’s clear scoring chances. …

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

Returning Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri takes some of the credit for last season’s Serie A title
1 year, 1 month ago

Returning Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri takes some of the credit for last season’s Serie A title

Associated Press  

NAPLES, Italy — Walter Mazzarri believes he contributed to Napoli’s runaway title run last season because of the progress he made coaching the southern club a decade ago. Napoli’s Italian Cup triumph in 2012 under Mazzarri was its first trophy since the days when Diego Maradona played for the club. “Then the club did a good job of always improving …

Soccer-Too early to talk about Napoli season goals, says Mazzarri
1 year, 1 month ago

Soccer-Too early to talk about Napoli season goals, says Mazzarri

News 18  

Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri said it was too early to discuss this season’s ambitions for the Italian champions as he prepared for his first Serie A match at Atalanta on Saturday. Garcia took charge at Napoli in June after Luciano Spalletti resigned following Napoli’s first Scudetto win since 1990. “We can’t think about the title if we don’t win games.” …

Inter Milan and Juventus in battle for top spot, Walter Mazzarri begins second Napoli reign
1 year, 1 month ago

Inter Milan and Juventus in battle for top spot, Walter Mazzarri begins second Napoli reign

Hindustan Times  

Inter Milan and Juventus face off on Sunday in a clash between Serie A's two title favourites and historic rivals, as Walter Mazzarri begins his second reign at troubled Napoli. With Milan and champions Napoli both faltering Juve are Inter's closest challengers and have the benefit, thanks to last season's accounting controversies, of having no European football clogging up their …

Napoli fires coach Rudi Garcia after 3rd loss of Serie A campaign and rehires Walter Mazzarri
1 year, 1 month ago

Napoli fires coach Rudi Garcia after 3rd loss of Serie A campaign and rehires Walter Mazzarri

Associated Press  

NAPLES, Italy — Six months after storming to its first Serie A title since the days when Diego Maradona played for the club, Napoli is in a state of upheaval. The southern club fired coach Rudi Garcia on Tuesday, two days after the team’s third loss in Serie A this season, and replaced him with Walter Mazzarri, who returns to …

Napoli off to slow start to Serie A title defence
1 year, 2 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 …

Title-winning former Napoli coach Spalletti given Italy job after Mancini resignation
1 year, 4 months ago

Title-winning former Napoli coach Spalletti given Italy job after Mancini resignation

The Hindu  

Luciano Spalletti was named as the new Italy coach on Friday, just three months after he left Napoli, saying he needed a break. “His enthusiasm and his competence will be fundamental for the challenges that await Italy in the upcoming months.” The federation also said in its short statement that Spalletti’s official presentation will take place when Italy meets up …

Title-winning former Napoli coach Spalletti given Italy job after Mancini resignation
1 year, 4 months ago

Title-winning former Napoli coach Spalletti given Italy job after Mancini resignation

Associated Press  

MILAN — Luciano Spalletti was named as the new Italy coach on Friday, just three months after he left Napoli saying he needed a break. Spalletti replaced Roberto Mancini, who surprisingly resigned on Sunday after a mixed tenure that included winning the European Championship in 2021 and failing to qualify for the World Cup the following year. “His enthusiasm and …

Napoli set to begin title defence against Frosinone, Rudi Garcia to make official debut
1 year, 4 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 …

End of an Era at Napoli as Architect of Historic League Title Luciano Spalletti Says Goodbye
1 year, 6 months ago

End of an Era at Napoli as Architect of Historic League Title Luciano Spalletti Says Goodbye

News 18  

Napoli’s dream season finally comes to an end on Sunday when they host Sampdoria, a last victory lap before the architect of their historic Serie A title triumph walks off into the sunset. On Tuesday, 1991 Italian champions Samp said that approval had been given for a 40 million euro capital increase for the “club’s restructuring plan”, investment which came …

Napoli set to lift Serie A trophy but bid farewell to Luciano Spalletti
1 year, 6 months ago

Napoli set to lift Serie A trophy but bid farewell to Luciano Spalletti

The Hindu  

The joy of ending a 33-year wait for the Italian league title will be tinged with melancholy for Napoli on Sunday. Napoli won the Serie A title with five matches to spare and the players will finally get their hands on the trophy after the final match of the season — against Sampdoria at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. It …

Serie A: Napoli coach Spalletti to step aside after title win, says club owner
1 year, 6 months ago

Serie A: Napoli coach Spalletti to step aside after title win, says club owner

The Hindu  

Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti won’t be in charge of the newly crowned Italian champion next season as he has asked to take a break for a year, the club’s owner said. Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis had said on Sunday night that the coach had asked for a sabbatical and that he would not stand in his way and Spalletti …

Maradona redux: New-look Napoli win Italy
1 year, 7 months ago

Maradona redux: New-look Napoli win Italy

Hindustan Times  

On Thursday night, Napoli ended a wait that stretched 33 years and four days. The first Serie A title since 1989-90 was theirs because Diego Maradona’s spirit, the genius of manager Luciano Spalletti, the vision of Napoli president Aurelio di Laurentiis and the Russia-Ukraine conflict contributed to creating a force that lost the least, scored the most and conceded the …

Ten Reasons Why Napoli's Serie A Title Win is Special
1 year, 7 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 …

Napoli’s title-winning tactics analysed and explained
1 year, 7 months ago

Napoli’s title-winning tactics analysed and explained

New York Times  

The Scudetto is heading to Naples. The Athletic takes a look at the tactics behind Napoli’s title win… The 4-3-3 and a trademark pass “Systems no longer exist in football,” is one of Spalletti’s more famous quotes from this season. One trademark of Napoli’s attacking play has been a passing pattern down their right side, where either Di Lorenzo or …

Napoli wins 1st title since Maradona played for the club
1 year, 7 months ago

Napoli wins 1st title since Maradona played for the club

Associated Press  

ROME — Below a giant mural of Diego Maradona, Napoli fans celebrated the Italian league soccer title as if they were at the game — singing, jumping and lighting flares. As Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti put it after the Partenopei sealed their first league title since Maradona led the club to the 1987 and 1990 championships, the late Argentina standout’s …

Spalletti leads Napoli to title after Totti, Icardi battles
1 year, 7 months ago

Spalletti leads Napoli to title after Totti, Icardi battles

Associated Press  

ROME — When Napoli failed to win Serie A last year, a group of the squad’s hard-core “ultra” fans hung up a banner outside the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona that referred to coach Luciano Spalletti’s Fiat Panda car, which had been stolen months earlier. “So finding myself in a position to win this title, it’s payback for all of the …

Napoli’s title was not expected at start of the season
1 year, 7 months ago

Napoli’s title was not expected at start of the season

Associated Press  

When Lorenzo Insigne, Dries Mertens and Kalidou Koulibaly left Napoli after several years of near misses, many thought the likelihood of a first Serie A title since the days of Diego Maradona went out the door with them. It’s Napoli’s first Sere A title since Maradona led the club to its only two championships in 1987 and 1990. His skills …

How Napoli finally won the Serie A title – 33 years AD (after Diego)
1 year, 7 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 …

Napoli’s title march bringing football glory back to southern Italy
1 year, 7 months ago

Napoli’s title march bringing football glory back to southern Italy

The Hindu  

Napoli fans are counting down the days until their team finally ends a three-decade Serie A title drought and takes the crown back down south after decades of dominance from the big clubs of the country’s richer north. Lucio Lamberti, a professor at the Polytechnic University of Milan and an expert in economic strategy, says that Napoli’s title is “an …

Naples expects an ‘earthquake of joy’ when Napoli wins Serie A after 33 years
1 year, 8 months ago

Naples expects an ‘earthquake of joy’ when Napoli wins Serie A after 33 years

The Hindu  

Before Gaetano Manfredi was elected mayor of Naples in 2021, he was a university professor specializing in seismic engineering — preparing and designing buildings to withstand earthquakes. “If we do this thing, we’ll remain on the walls of Naples forever,” Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti said — avoiding the word “scudetto.” Every neighbourhood in the city, from the steep and narrow …

Napoli faces new challenge: Responding to a heavy loss
1 year, 8 months ago

Napoli faces new challenge: Responding to a heavy loss

Associated Press  

ROME — Out of nowhere, Napoli is facing what might be its biggest challenge yet. “And now we know that from here on there are going to be very hard battles to bring home the scudetto.” Until the Milan defeat, Napoli fans had been casting aside superstitions and painting the city blue as if the team had already won the …

Napoli and Milan prepare for 1st of 3 meetings in 17 days
1 year, 8 months ago

Napoli and Milan prepare for 1st of 3 meetings in 17 days

Associated Press  

MILAN — Over the next three weeks, AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli will have three chances to do something he’s only done once before: beat Napoli counterpart Luciano Spalletti. Milan visits runaway leader Napoli on Sunday in Serie A before taking on the southern team over two legs in the Champions League quarterfinals. While another loss is unlikely to see …

Serie A: The players showed great hunger, says Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti after 4-0 win vs Torino
1 year, 9 months ago

Serie A: The players showed great hunger, says Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti after 4-0 win vs Torino

India Today  

Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has heaped praise on his players, saying they showed great hunger in their win over Torino. Speaking after their win over Torino, Spalletti said his players showed hunger and showed that they are cut from a different cloth. With this win, Napoli moved a step closer to their first Serie A title since the legendary Diego …

Napoli’s class of 2023: The southern Italy side that looks to go beyond the shadow of Diego Maradona
1 year, 9 months ago

Napoli’s class of 2023: The southern Italy side that looks to go beyond the shadow of Diego Maradona

The Hindu  

When Anthony Taylor blew the full-time whistle at the Diego Maradona Stadium in Naples, the home fans were already singing. “It’s a great win; we rewrote the history of this club,” said Victor Osimhen, who scored three of the five goals across both legs, “We keep dreaming without limits. We just follow our coach and look ahead.” Napoli, a club …

Surprise factor key to Napoli’s success in Champions League
1 year, 9 months ago

Surprise factor key to Napoli’s success in Champions League

The Hindu  

Napoli has been a revelation this season at home and abroad and that is helping set it on course for some firsts. “Everyone dreams of winning the Champions League, but we know it’s difficult,” Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka told Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport. Nobody expects Napoli to reach the final.” Napoli announced its return to the Champions League with …

Napoli out to show title pursuit still on track
1 year, 9 months ago

Napoli out to show title pursuit still on track

The Hindu  

Serie A’s runaway leader Napoli will face another tough test at home against Atalanta on Saturday as Luciano Spalletti’s side aims to prove that last week’s 1-0 loss against Lazio, which ended its eight-match winning run, was just a blip. While Napoli is still 15 points ahead of second-placed Inter Milan, another loss could reignite its rival’s fading hopes of …

Serie A: Rampant Napoli Crush Juventus 5-1 to Move 10 Points Clear
1 year, 11 months ago

Serie A: Rampant Napoli Crush Juventus 5-1 to Move 10 Points Clear

News 18  

Napoli’s dreams of a first Serie A title since the days of Diego Maradona are more alive than ever after thrashing Juventus 5-1 on Friday and moving 10 points clear at the summit. Osimhen couldn’t quite get on the end of Kim Min-Jae’s long ball in the 12th minute but the Nigeria international was not to be denied and two …

How Napoli produced the best team performance of the season against Juventus
1 year, 11 months ago

How Napoli produced the best team performance of the season against Juventus

New York Times  

We’re less than midway through the 2022-23 European league season — thanks to the unusual timing of World Cup 2022 — but it seems likely we’ve seen the most memorable team performance of the campaign. Second, they quickly played balls into the channels for Victor Osimhen to chase, and Juventus couldn’t cope with his runs — partly, perhaps, as wide …

Napoli handed 1st loss as Serie A resumes after long break
1 year, 11 months ago

Napoli handed 1st loss as Serie A resumes after long break

Associated Press  

ROME — Napoli probably wishes Serie A never stopped. Edin Džeko scored near the hour mark, goalkeeper André Onana made a big save in the 90th and Inter Milan beat Napoli 1-0 at the San Siro to reopen the race for the Serie A title. Defending champion AC Milan pulled to within five points by beating Salernitana 2-1, Juventus moved …

Serie A: Napoli Hold off Udinese Fightback to Seal 11th Successive Win
2 years, 1 month ago

Serie A: Napoli Hold off Udinese Fightback to Seal 11th Successive Win

News 18  

Napoli almost squandered the chance of setting a club record of 11 consecutive Serie A victories within a season when they let slip a three-goal advantage before securing a 3-2 home win over Udinese on Saturday. Victor Osimhen put the league leaders ahead after 15 minutes when he elegantly headed home a cross from Elif Elmas. Udinese reduced the deficit …

Napoli to be tested in visit to 2nd-place Atalanta in Italy
2 years, 1 month ago

Napoli to be tested in visit to 2nd-place Atalanta in Italy

Associated Press  

MILAN — Every time Napoli has been tested this season, it has responded admirably. A win for Napoli would send the team eight points clear at the top of the standings, albeit possibly only for a few hours before third-place Milan hosts Spezia. Milan is currently six points behind Napoli, the only unbeaten team remaining in Serie A. Napoli’s other …

Inside the Napoli juggernaut: Spalletti in full control
2 years, 2 months ago

Inside the Napoli juggernaut: Spalletti in full control

Associated Press  

ROME — It’s almost comical now looking back to mid-July when Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti told protesting fans to “shut up” as he presented the team at the opening of preseason training in the Italian Dolomites Range. The Partenopei are also three points clear of defending champion AC Milan atop Serie A, have won all four of their Champions League …

Serie A: Napoli Continue To Lead, Lazio Post Easy Win, Udinese Winning Streak Ends
2 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: Napoli Continue To Lead, Lazio Post Easy Win, Udinese Winning Streak Ends

News 18  

Napoli continued their winning streak as Victor Osimhen’s late goal secured them a 1-0 win at AS Roma, meaning Luciano Spalletti’s men now have a three-point lead at the top of Serie A over title holders AC Milan. Lazio did not have any trouble getting a comfortable 2-0 win at Atalanta on Sunday with goals from Mattia Zaccagni and Felipe …

Napoli beats Spezia to top Serie A table, remains unbeaten after Raspadori’s strike
2 years, 3 months ago

Napoli beats Spezia to top Serie A table, remains unbeaten after Raspadori’s strike

The Hindu  

For a team that lost its captain, all-time leading scorer and defensive stalwart in the offseason, Napoli has filled in the holes masterfully. After midfielder Piotr Zieliński shined in the attention-getting 4-1 win over Liverpool in the Champions League, reserve striker Giacomo Raspadori scored his first goal for Napoli in the 89th minute of a 1-0 victory over Spezia in …

Serie A Round-Up: Napoli, Milan top of table ahead of upcoming clash
2 years, 9 months ago

Serie A Round-Up: Napoli, Milan top of table ahead of upcoming clash

The Hindu  

Departing Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne scored one goal and set up a stoppage-time winner to help his side beat Lazio 2-1 and move level on points with AC Milan at the top of Serie A on Sunday, ahead of their eagerly anticipated clash next weekend. Just as it seemed as though Pedro’s late equalizer would prevent Napoli from moving top, …

Serie A: Title-chasing AC Milan More Mature Than Last Year, Says Stefano Pioli
2 years, 10 months ago

Serie A: Title-chasing AC Milan More Mature Than Last Year, Says Stefano Pioli

News 18  

AC Milan’s improved maturity will help them in this season’s Serie A title race, coach Stefano Pioli said on Saturday, as his side eye a move to the top of the table. The club’s hopes of a first league crown since 2010-11 received a huge boost last weekend as they defeated leaders Inter Milan 2-1 in the Derby Della Madonnina …

Serie A: Napoli hold top spot after maintaining perfect start at Fiorentina
3 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: Napoli hold top spot after maintaining perfect start at Fiorentina

Firstpost  

Luciano Spalletti’s Napoli have a perfect 21 points from their first seven league matches thanks to their come-from-behind victory at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence, which came thanks to strikes from Hirving Lozano and Amir Rrahmani either side of half-time. However Lozano levelled six minutes before the break after Bartlomiej Dragowski saved Lorenzo Insigne’s penalty and then denied the …

Serie A: Walter Mazzarri replaces Leonardo Semplici as Cagliari head coach
3 years, 3 months ago

Serie A: Walter Mazzarri replaces Leonardo Semplici as Cagliari head coach

Firstpost  

Semplici was dismissed after Cagliari lost 3-2 at home to Genoa on Sunday, leaving them 17th in Italy’s top-flight with just a point from their three opening league matches. Milan: Cagliari named Walter Mazzarri as their new coach on Wednesday following the sacking of Leonardo Semplici three matches into the new Serie A season. In a statement, Cagliari said that …

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