Tag: Italy
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Modric injury a real blow for Madrid
Real Madrid have been dealt a blow with the news that Luka Modric is expected to be out of action for at least three months after picking up a thigh injury on international duty. The 29-year-old was substituted in the first-half of the Euro 2016 qualifier in Milan which ended 1-1. The former Tottenham midfielder…
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Liverpool striker hits back at Italian coach
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has slammed Cesare Prandelli, saying the Italian is not a ‘real man’. The much talked about Mario Balotelli was publicly criticised by Prandelli following Italy’s group stage exit from the World Cup this summer in Brazil, but the former AC Milan man has hit back. “Real men, if they have something…
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Southampton prepare bid for Belgian defender
Southampton are set to make an audacious bid for Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld, according to reports. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to AS Monaco in the last couple of days, but is said to prefer a switch to the Premier League with both Arsenal and the Saints keen to…
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Balotelli lifts lid on Liverpool move
AC Milan’s fiery striker Mario Balotelli is set to make a sensational return to the Premier League as he lifts the lid on his imminent move to Liverpool. Balotelli, who scored for Italy against England at this summer’s World Cup has all but confirmed his move to Anfield just weeks after Brendan Rodgers denied…
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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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Milan step up pursuit of Arsenal striker
AC Milan have intensified their pursuit of Arsenal forward Joel Campbell, according to fresh reports in the foreign press. SportMediaset claims the San Siro giants have now identified the Costa Rica international as their main attack-minded target for the summer transfer window and they believe their chances have improved since the Gunners’ swoop for Alexis…
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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…
