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Sep72018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri reveals he found out his sack by Napoli after seeing it on TV

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that he found out he had been sacked by Napoli only by watching the news on television. The Italian boss took over at Stamford Bridge this summer following a remarkable spell with the Serie A team. He secured Napoli's highest ever points return last campaign, only to see his side lose out on the league title to all-conquering Juventus . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sarri asked for some time to consider his future but Napoli already signed Carlo Ancelotti as his replacement. Then, after a protracted legal issue, the coach was eventually released from the final two years of his contract, freeing him up to move to Chelsea. 'It's true, I found out that I wasn't the Napoli coach anymore by seeing it on te...

Sep32018 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi: Real Madrid aren’t as good without Ronaldo

La Liga, Seria A

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi considers Real Madrid to be “less good” without Cristiano Ronaldo, but concedes Juventus have now become “clear favourites” for the Champions League trophy. Having spent nine years locking horns with an eternal rival in La Liga, an important figure at Camp Nou now finds himself freed of a long-running duel in Spain. With Ronaldo having made a €112 million move to Italy, the path has now been cleared for a five-time Ballon d’Or winner to monopolise a domestic stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi believes Barcelona can take advantage of that, with Clasico foes Real Madrid not the force they once were, but is also aware that a quest to win the Champions League could be disrupted by Juventus. The Argentine forward...

Sep22018 by JBNo Comments

Max Allegri reveals why Cristiano Ronaldo hasn’t scored for Juventus

Seria A

Juventus manager Max Allegri is confident Cristiano Ronaldo will find his scoring touch for Juventus after the Portuguese extended his wait for a Serie A goal to 270 minutes. The 33-year-old, who swapped Real Madrid for Juve over the summer in an £88million switch, has played all three games for the club so far this season and attempted 23 shots – more than any other player But he is yet to open score a goal for his new club, and Allegri believes even a player as great as Ronaldo will need time to adapt to football in Italy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Italian football presents different problems and it takes time,’ Allegri explained. ‘He’s not getting the rub of the green at the moment either – the ball is not bouncing right for him or he’s sho...

Sep22018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho told Man Utd chief Ed Woodward not to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Premier League, La Liga, Seria A, Transfer Info

Jose Mourinho reportedly urged Manchester United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward not to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this transfer summer. There was the possibility of a return to Old Trafford for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner but Mourinho didn't think the deal made sense financially. He told Woodward not to splash out a £90million transfer fee and wages of £500,000-per-week, according to the Mirror. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo ended up leaving Real Madrid to join Juventus and will face United in the Champions League after both teams were both drawn in Group H. On facing Ronaldo in Europe, Mourinho said: 'Juventus were always a big candidate but they have transformed themselves into the biggest candidate because they don't hide that the...

Aug302018 by JBNo Comments

‘Why isn’t Ronaldo retiring?’ – Platini questions ‘odd’ Juventus transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Seria A

Cristiano Ronaldo’s €112 million transfer from Real Madrid to Juventus is considered to be “odd” by former Bianconeri player Michel Platini. Despite now being 33 years of age, the Portugal international remains one of the most recognisable and fearsome forward in world football. For that reason, the reigning Serie A champions were prepared to spend big bringing the five-time Ballon d’Or winner to Italy this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo’s sporting and commercial appeal remains without question, but Platini was still shocked to see him swap a standing as undoubted team talisman in Real Madrid for a new start in Turin. The ex-France international, who spent five years with Juve in his playing days, told L’Equipe : "I think it's odd th...

Aug172018 by JBNo Comments

‘Roma and Liverpool have the same owner’ – Napoli claim

Premier League, Seria A

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has claimed last year's Champions League finalist Liverpool and Roma share the same owner. The film producer made the accusation after he revealed that his club had made an offer for goalkeeper Alisson, who left Italy to become the world's most expensive goalkeeper, at the time, and signed for Liverpool in a £67 million move. The Brazil international became the second Roma player to move to Liverpool in the last year as he followed the path of Mohamed Salah. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It took Liverpool time to get a deal for Alisson as Roma felt they had been ripped off when Mohamed Salah moved to Anfield for £36m in 2017. The two clubs are currently owned by Americans, with James Pallotta overseeing Roma a...

Aug142018 by JBNo Comments

‘Modric wants to join Inter’ – agent confirms

Transfer Info, La Liga, Seria A

Luka Modric's agent has opened the door to a possible move to Inter, insisting the Real Madrid midfielder is enthused by the idea of playing for the Serie A club. The Croatia captain has been linked with a Real Madrid exit having won La Liga once in 2016-17 and four Champions League titles, among many other trophies since his transfer from Tottenham in 2012. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Modric was included in Madrid's 29-man squad for Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup match with Atletico Madrid , although speculation concerning his future has refused to go away. Indeed, Italian publication Corriere della Sera reported on Tuesday that Inter have not given up on signing the Croatia international, and that the player will discuss his future with Madrid on Thur...

Aug12018 by JBNo Comments

Napoli president questions Juventus’ wisdom for handing Cristiano Ronaldo a £500,000-a-week deal

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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has questioned the wisdom of Juventus after the they spent £100m to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to Italy. The Portugal international made the transfer this summer after staying nine years with Real Madrid , during which he scored a total of 451 goals and won four Champions League titles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But despite Ronaldo's pedigree, De Laurentiis has said the transfer was more of a marketing mechanism than down to footballing reasons. 'Juventus have made a nice marketing move for the whole FCA group,' he said. 'It's good for fans and sponsors so congratulations, but there is some distance from that to winning the League or the Champions League. 'Ronaldo has a certain age and spending so much on jus...

Jul272018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea officials travel to Italy to finalise deal for Daniele Rugani

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Chelsea officials have travelled to Italy to finally secure a deal for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to reports. Antonio Conte was expected to be sacked by Chelsea after the conclusion of the 2017-18 season but he remained in charge up until July 12. This prevented Chelsea from making headway in the transfer window and they have signed just two players since Maurizio Sarri was appointed as their new head coach. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Times claim Chelsea representatives have travelled to Turin in an attempt to finalise a transfer. Chelsea have also expressed interest in Rugani’s team-mate Miralem Pjanic, a midfielder who cost the club £25million two years ago. With a little over two weeks remaining of the transfer window,...

Jul272018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea tell AC Milan to pay £62m for Alvaro Morata

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Chelsea have told AC Milan they will have to pay around £62m for Alvaro Morata after initial negotiations started on Wednesday, according to Sky Italia. It is understood Milan's new sporting director, Leonardo, had phone conversations about a potential transfer, with the forward reportedly keen on a return to Italy, where he was remarkable for Juventus in the Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The two clubs remain miles apart on their valuations of the Spain international, though, prompting Milan to retain their interest in signing Gonzalo Higuain or Radamel Falcao to the club. Chelsea have already made contact with Juventus with the hope of securing a deal for Higuain, according to Sky in Italy. Higuain scored 36 goals in 35 games for...