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Toronto FC Secures the Signing of Napoli Veteran Lorenzo Insigne

January 4, 2022 Julian Faustini Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

The tears of millions of supporters have flooded the streets of Naples as it was announced that the Napoli veteran Lorenzo Insigne will be departing Gli Azzurri at the end of the season to join the MLS side Toronto FC.

Victor Osimhen, as the Nigerian striker bagged a brace for Napoli on Thursday night to cancel a two-goal lead for Leicester in the Europa League opener

Leicester vs Napoli Player Ratings: Osimhen Stars in Thrilling Draw

September 17, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Leicester, Napoli, Player Ratings, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen stole the headlines in a fantastic performance as he was the star man in a thrilling draw at the King Power Stadium. His brace cancelled out a two-goal Leicester lead in their opening fixture of Group C in the Europa League.

All May Not Be Lost for Napoli Just Yet This Transfer Window

August 11, 2021 Akhil Fisher Napoli, Serie A

Napoli are on a mission to revamp their squad after President De Laurentiis hinted at the fact that they had only a few days to sort their problems out.

Agent of Napoli Star Lorenzo Insigne Met with Milan Management

April 8, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Vincenzo Pisacane, the representative of Lorenzo Insigne, met with the Milan brass yesterday afternoon. It is believed that it was nothing more than a courtesy call since the agent was in town, but the contractual situation of Napoli ace creates some suspicion.

Napoli Consolidate Gattuso Position by Beating Defenseless Parma

January 31, 2021 Renato Boschetti Italian Football, Napoli, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

If the Serie A Sunday aperitivo match was created to make the fans at home hungry, today's edition certainly ruined the appetite for many. Napoli - Parma at the Diego Maradona Stadium was a pretty boring match, especially in the first half, though the Partenopei eventually came out as the winners.

Top 5 Goals of Serie A Round 18: Insigne Imagination and Lozano Effort

January 19, 2021 Awais Khan Crotone, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 5, Top 5 Goals, Uncategorized

Napoli bamboozled Fiorentina 6-0 while Crotone claimed the six-pointer against Benevento with a 4-1 win. However, it was at the San Siro where Inter defeated Juventus 2-0 in a title defining fixture. Another week, another round of goal-scoring heroics in Serie A. Here is our Top 5 selection from the past matchday.

From cheeky lobs to threaded through balls, everything was on offer in Italian top-flight football. Here are our picks for top 5 goals from Round 14

Top 5 Goals of Serie A Round 14: Messias Wins It for Crotone

December 25, 2020 Awais Khan Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 5, Top 5 Goals

Prior to heading into the festive break, there were goals galore in Serie A as 35 goals were recorded. Crotone's Junior Messias with his long-range lob gets the plaudits but there were other notable mentions as well. From cheeky lobs to threaded through balls and some penalty box curlers, everything was on offer in Italian top-flight football. Here are our picks for top 5 goals from Round 14.

Top 5 Goals from Serie A Round 10: Milinkovic Savic Demoralizes Spezia

December 8, 2020 Awais Khan Cagliari, Inter, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Top 5 Goals

With two goalless draws, two 1-1 results, and a match abandoned, the frequency of goals dropped. However, the quality continues to won fans. With 20 goals scored over the weekend, it was at the Orogel Stadium in Cesena - Spezia's temporary home - where there was the most footballing joy for fans and neutrals. So, without further ado, here are the top five goals from Round 10.

Top 5 Goals from Serie A Round 9: Insigne Honors Maradona

December 1, 2020 Awais Khan Cagliari, Italian Football, Napoli, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 5, Udinese

It was a sad week for football as Diego Maradona passed away. The Argentine will forever be remembered for his heroics especially at the San Paolo Stadium in Napoli. Maradona's untimely death struck Serie A, and tributes were paid across all the fixtures. Creativity on the ball and exuberance in finishing was the highlight from Round 9 action.

Napoli – Roma Player Ratings: A Tribute to Maradona

November 29, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Napoli, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment

At the San Paolo Stadium in Naples - which is soon to become the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium - Napoli welcomed Roma in the infamous Derby del sole. Gennaro Gattuso's men were able to honor their late hero with a sublime display, thrashing the visitors 4-0. So here are our player ratings for the exciting encounter between Napoli and Roma.

Italy bested Bosnia away with a two-nil result and finished atop of its Nations League group, earning their spot in the final four

Bosnia – Italy Player Ratings: Belotti and Berardi Finish the Job

November 18, 2020 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, The Azzurri

Besides a pair of risks at the beginning of the game, the Azzurri cruised past Bosnia thanks to a collective effort and punched their ticket to the Nations League’s final four, which will be hosted in Milan and Turin in October 2021. The star-studded roster of participants will feature Belgium, France, and Spain. Here are our player ratings for the game.

How Did Gennaro Gattuso Succeed in Resurrecting Napoli

November 14, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

After an unexpectedly over-dramatic Carlo Ancelotti stint, the appointment of Gennaro Gattuso as Napoli manager was initially perceived as a stop-gap decision. However, the 2006 world champion defied all odds, as he successfully managed to steer the Partenopei back into the top 4, while his unique personality looks like a perfect match for the always heated environment at Napoli.

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