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Napoli failed once again – for the sixth time in six European encounters - to beat Real Madrid as they succumbed 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday

Real Madrid vs Napoli 4-2: Fearless Partenopei Outclassed Again

It’s no use. Napoli failed once again – for the sixth time in six European encounters - to beat Real Madrid as they succumbed 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night. They held their own for 84 minutes, then a goal from 19-year-old Nico Paz made their resistance collapse. The Partenopei will thus need to wait two more weeks to get their ticket to the Champions League Round of 16. Continue reading

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To remember Gianluca Vialli is to talk about a player who was truly out of the box. The word that best sums up his life and career is “unpredictable”

Serie A Heroes: Gianluca Vialli, an Ode to Unpredictability

To remember Gianluca Vialli is to talk about a player who was truly out of the box. Fuori dagli schemi, as we say in Italy. He was not the strongest of his generation, nor the most controversial. But he had a share of talent and rebelliousness big enough to make him a cult figure in the Belpaese of the 1980s. Perhaps the word that best sums up his life and career is “unpredictable”. Continue reading

Serie A Heroes: “Batigol” Batistuta, Firenze’s Legendary Marksman

Gabriel Omar Batistuta graced Italian football from 1991 to 2003, becoming a Fiorentina legend and winning a Scudetto with Roma. Tactically gifted, industriously astute and strikingly prolific, Batistuta was a force to be reckoned with when in full flow. A once-in-a-lifetime player who relentlessly terrorized defenses without a second thought. He also remained Argentina's top-scorer until Lionel Messi took over the record. Continue reading

Serie A Heroes: George Weah, Milan’s Untameable “Lion King”

First Name: George. Family Name: Weah. Those four letters attached to a number nine shirt will always make a pleasant shiver run up any Milan supporter's spine. Weah was an atypical “number nine” with impressive physical and technical characteristics. He made the red-and-black side of the San Siro fall in love despite scoring less that one would expect considering his massive skills.   Continue reading
Napoli failed once again – for the sixth time in six European encounters - to beat Real Madrid as they succumbed 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday

Real Madrid vs Napoli 4-2: Fearless Partenopei Outclassed Again

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It’s no use. Napoli failed once again – for the sixth time in six European encounters - to beat Real Madrid as they succumbed 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night. They held their own for 84 minutes, then a goal from 19-year-old Nico Paz made their resistance collapse. The Partenopei will thus need to wait two more weeks to get their ticket to the Champions League Round of 16.
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Milan scouted Bologna linchpin Lewis Ferguson in the recent game versus Torino, while Juventus have been after him for a while.

Milan Accompany Juventus in Duel for Bologna Stalwart

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Milan scouted Bologna linchpin Lewis Ferguson in the recent game versus Torino, while Juventus have been after him for a while. He has ideal traits to address their needs, but the Felsinei are adamant about not selling him in January. He reportedly has a €15M price tag.
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Fiorentina spent a lot to overhaul their attack last summer, adding N'Zola and Beltran, but they haven’t gotten great returns on their investments.

Fiorentina Mulling Offensive Moves for January Window

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Fiorentina spent a lot to overhaul their attack last summer, but they haven’t gotten great returns on their investments. M’Bala Nzola and Lucas Beltran have combined for just four goals. The Argentine has yet to score in Serie A. Despite that, they might not seek a new striker in January.
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