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Napoli vs Frosinone Throwback: Higuain’s Season Scoring Record

April 14, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Frosinone, Napoli, Serie A, Throwback Thursday Leave a comment

Records are set to be broken, even the oldest ones. In the last round of the 2015/16 season, Gonzalo Higuain of Napoli delivered a hat-trick to poor Frosinone to bring his seasonal tally to an astonishing 36 goals – one more than Gunnar Nordahl, setting a new record for the most goals scored in a Serie A season.

Preview: Sassuolo vs Milan – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

April 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Amends for a midweek fiasco are in store for Milan as they head to the Mapei Stadium to take on Serie A underachievers Sassuolo on Sunday. Both sides need a positive result, albeit for different reasons.

Milan might eventually face some punishment for the ongoing probe about their ownership structure, but not in the short term.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Torino: Wasteful Vlahovic, Solid Bremer

April 13, 2024 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A, Torino Leave a comment

In a game of two halves, the Bianconeri had the upper hand in the first 45 minutes before fading after the interval. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who settled for a goalless draw against crosstown rivals Torino.

Alex Sandro had a milestone appearance against Udinese, catching David Trezeguet in the chart of foreigners who have collected the most caps with Juventus.

Alex Sandro Can’t Imagine his Life Without Juventus

April 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A Leave a comment

Alex Sandro's trophy-laden career at Juventus is nearing its end, with the defender's contract running out in a few months. Extension talks had hit a standstill long ago, and it seems like the Brazilian will wave goodbye to Turin this summer.

Lewis Ferguson is constantly linked to new Serie A teams, and his agent Bill McCurdo revealed that his client would like to continue in Serie A.

Napoli Open Talks with Sought-After Serie A Playmaker

April 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson has attracted genuine interest from reigning Serie A holders Napoli. According to Calciomercato, Partenopei have launched exploratory talks with the 24-year-old's camp to pip Juventus to his signature.

Alessandro Bastoni will miss the upcoming Euro qualifiers against North Macedonia and Ukraine and is tentatively questionable for the Derby d’Italia.

In-Demand Star Commits His Future to Inter Amid Exit Speculation

April 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter star Alessandro Bastoni has quashed speculation linking him with several top European clubs, committing his future to Giuseppe Meazza. During an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, the sought-after defender reiterated his unwavering desire to stay with Nerazzurri.

Stefano Pioli is facing an uncertain future as his contract with Milan runs out in 2025, like a few other top team managers. The higher-ups haven’t made up their mind yet.

Milan Set Sights on Jupiler Pro League Goal Machine

April 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan will be busy this summer after veteran striker Olivier Giroud agreed to join Major League Soccer franchise Los Angeles FC. With Luka Jovic's future at San Siro also in doubt, Rossoneri may need to sign two new strikers.

Luis Alberto continues to be linked with a move to Spain, with Cadiz being the latest team trying to sign him, but Lazio have clear ideas about his future.

Lazio Furious with Luis Alberto Exit Comments

April 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Lazio playmaker Luis Alberto discussed his plans to leave Rome in the summer after receiving a lucrative bid from Qatar on Friday. The 31-year-old spoke to the press after helping Igor Tudor's side thump Serie A basement boys Salernitana 4-1 at the Stadio Olimpico.

As president Claudio Lotito stated a few times, Lazio don’t want to lose Felipe Anderson gratis, as his contract expires on July 30th, 2024.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Salernitana: Four Star Friday Night

April 12, 2024 Davide Kociu Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

The Biancocelesti were still licking their wounds from the first Derby defeat in two years and they bounced back tonight against basement club with a four star Friday night win.

Next Napoli director Giovanni Manna contributed to the growth of Matias Soulé at Juventus in recent years, and the Partenopei plan to try to sign him.

Napoli Tipped to Attempt to Pry Away Juventus Starlet

April 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Next Napoli director Giovanni Manna contributed to the growth of Matias Soulé at Juventus in recent years, and the Partenopei plan to make an attempt to sign him. The Bianconeri have identified the Argentinian talent as one of their assets from which to profit.

Michele Di Gregorio has put together another great campaign, and Juventus, Inter, Milan, and Roma are all keeping tabs on him ahead of the summer.

Most Italian Powerhouses Interested in Di Gregorio

April 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Nations League, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Michele Di Gregorio has put together another great campaign, and Juventus, Inter, Milan, and Roma are all keeping tabs on him ahead of the summer. Newcastle United are also keen abroad. The Bianconeri have been linked to him a few times.

Napoli will likely lose Victor Osimhen in the summer and intend to keep ahold of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is in Barcelona’s crosshairs.

Napoli Primed to Keep Top Star Despite Barcelona Buzz

April 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli will likely lose Victor Osimhen in the summer and, therefore, intend to keep ahold of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has recently been rumored to be in Barcelona’s crosshairs. He’s due for a new contract. The team and his entourage will tackle it before the summer,