Pressure on new Juventus centre-backs in wake of Chiellini injury
by Ben McAleer
at Ijumaa, Sep 13 2019 11:30
It was a sorry sight in an otherwise entertaining affair in Turin. Juventus secured a 4-3 win over title rivals Napoli courtesy of a late Kalidou Koulibaly own goal, but the image of Georgio Chiellini watching on with crutches was a sad state for the Old Lady. The experienced Italian required surger...
Patient Rugani Making Late Push for Euro 2016 Call-up
by James Horncastle
at Alhamisi, Mei 5 2016 17:20
Daniele Rugani appreciates the value of patience more than most. His father Ubaldo, a former goalkeeper who played for Atletico Lucca back in the `70s, now fishes competitively. Countless hours have been spent sat on the riverbank or by the lake waiting for a bite. If there is a better metaphor for ...
Player Focus: 5 Players Worthy of First International Call
by Martin Laurence
at Jumatano, Okt 8 2014 10:29
It seems to be getting harder and harder to get excited about an international break nowadays and this week's domestic football hiatus looks likely to be no different.England have a double header with San Marino and Estonia, Spain with Slovakia and Luxembourg and Italy with Azerbaijan and Malta over...