For two seasons in a row, Maurizio Sarri has been replaced by a managerial novice. First at Chelsea, where Sarri was forced out in favour of Frank Lampard, and now, following last week’s Champions League elimination to Lyon, Juventus took the bold decision to replace the Italian with Andrea Pirlo. The
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How Gattuso’s Horn Sharpened Napoli’s Resolve
Full-blooded Italians are, much like their monuments, a relic of a bygone era. Still, they wouldn't be so if they didn't try to clamour unhealthily for their glory days, only to bookend themselves like a Shakespearean political drama. Like many of Italy's hardmen of the early 2000s Gennaro Gattuso's foray
The cost of winning – Athletes as role models
With the world of professional sports teetering on the edge due to the coronavirus crisis, Netflix's 10-part documentary series-The Last Dance, chronicling sporting icon Michael Jordan's emergence in the NBA until his final days in the empire that he built with the Chicago Bulls, has been a welcome consolation during
Kalidou Koulibaly – Profiling the most sought after central defender in the world
Written by Hammad Kalidou Koulibaly has built an incredible reputation as one of the most complete defenders in the game. There are a host of reasons why he is one of the most in-demand centre-backs in Europe right now. The man nicknamed "K2" will bring solidity, enthusiasm and defensive stability to whichever clubs he
Napoli crisis shows intolerant Italians must buck up or risk further damage to Serie A perception
Marek Hamšík – The Prince of Naples
Chucky Lozano hours away from sealing Napoli move
Written by Maria Post a long summer of talks and speculations regarding his transfer by the Vesuvius, the baby faced Mexican Hirving Lozano, also nicknamed ‘El Chucky’, finally appeared on Italian soil. The long desired signature of the Mexican starlet on a 5-year deal worth 42 million euros is awaiting final confirmation,
Revisiting the greatest knockout round Champions League comebacks
Racism in football – An on going problem that needs to be dealt with a zero tolerance approach
Never Too Late To Have Fun – Maurizio Sarri’s Journey To The Top
Maurizio Sarri writes really well. He can almost always be seen scribbling away on his pad, writing notes, mostly when he's not chewing cigarette filters on the touchline. His slanted, well-spaced writing comes from his years of experience working in finance after failing as a professional footballer. He loved art
Jorginho: A Regista On A Rainy English Afternoon
Champions League Group Analysis : GROUP F
Group F
Blue Blood Contention
The most prestigious club competition in Europe, the Champions League is followed across the globe with much zeal. It is accountable for pitting colossal teams of diverse leagues, and bringing world class players and stars of many nations to prove their mettle. Clubs which have tussled their way to the