Tag: Antonio Conte
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Conte: Liverpool’s Balotelli must change himself
Italy coach Antonio Conte has told Mario Balotelli that he must chance after coaches over the past have failed to do so. The Liverpool striker has struggled to find form this season, scoring no Premier League goals since arriving at Anfield this summer. His time with the Italian national side have been similar, failing to…
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Conte warns Italy fans of ‘no talent’
Antonio Conte has warned fans of the Italian national side that his options to select a squad lack talent. The former Juventus boss was named head coach of Italy last week, replacing successor Cesare Prandelli, who resigned following the country’s dismal World Cup campaign this summer in Brazil. Conte will take up a two-year contract…
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Italy close in on ex-Juventus boss
Former Juventus head coach Antonio Conte is reportedly set to be offered the vacant Italy job. According to Il Tempo, he is the clear first choice of new Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Carlo Tavecchio and an approach is expected to be made in the coming days. The FIGC wants to make an announcement by…
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Roma set sights on City raid
Roma have reportedly intensified their pursuit of Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic. Italian source La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Serie A heavyweights have identified the Montenegro international as the man to replace Mattia Destro, who is the subject of strong interest from Tottenham Hotspur. They are now believed to have jumped ahead of rivals…
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Evra: Juventus is a bigger challenge than United
Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra told Juventus that his decision to join them was based on the fact their title-winning philosophy mirrors that of which he had been accustomed to at Old Trafford and he views their successive Serie A title campaign his biggest challenge yet. The 33-year-old French defender left United this month…
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United boss van Gaal battles Barcelona for winger
Manchester United are ready to fight it out with Barcelona for the signature of Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado, according to fresh reports in the Spanish press. Mundo Deportivo claims Barca head coach Luis Enrique has made the Colombia international his top summer transfer target but is fully aware that the Red Devils are now also…
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Juve in crisis talks as United edge closer to Vidal
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri will reportedly hold urgent talks with the club’s CEO Beppe Marotta today to draw up a list of replacements for Manchester United target Arturo Vidal. According to Italian source TuttoSport, the Turin giants believe the Chile international’s future could be decided in the next 48 hours and are already making plans…
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Ex-City boss in fresh fight for Italian job
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is reportedly in a two-horse race with Antonio Conte to become the next Italy head coach. The 49-year-old, who left Turkish giants Galatasaray by mutual consent last month, has made no secret of the fact that he has set his sights on succeeding Cesare Prandelli, who stepped down following…
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Saints striker agrees to Serie A switch
Southampton striker Dani Osvandlo has reportedly agreed to sign for Inter Milan. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Italy international will return to his homeland after the two clubs thrashed out a loan deal with a view to a permanent move. It is believed that the towering targetman, who failed to report for training with…
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Ex-United star: Time to move on from Juventus saga
Juventus striker Carlos Tevez insists the Serie A champions must move on from the shock resignation of head coach Antonio Conte. Popular boss Conte, who led the Turin heavyweights to three successive Scudetto titles, resigned just one day after the start of pre-season training. The 44-year-old is thought to have held crisis talks with the…
