Manchester City isn’t the only club interested in Napoli striker Edinson Cavani - as if we didn’t know! Chelsea has now entered the running for the Uruguay international if it doesn’t land its first-choice target, Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao. We’ve got more on this and ome interesting lines on Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain and Newcastle forward Papiss Cisse. Click here for the latest gossip.
Manchester City are planning a £75 million double swoop for Dortmund’s Robert Lewandowski and Napoli’s Edinson Cavani. Both players are top scorers for their respective clubs and will command hefty price tags!
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Edinson Cavani is back in the news and according to the UK press Manchester City are preparing to make the Napoli striker the best-paid player in England. But one paper reckons City have competition. Click here to find out which club has also entered the equation and the latest rumors.
Serie A’s Game of the Week got off to a fiery start as Napoli supporters greeted Juventus by throwing objects at the team bus as it pulled into the stadium, even smashing one of its windows!
The game itself played out much more diplomatically, with the teams splitting the points. With the draw, Juventus keeps its 6-point edge over Napoli at the top of the standings.
There’s been plenty of talk about which player Roberto Mancini would like to replace Mario Balotelli at Manchester City. Napoli striker Edinson Cavani is one of those players, but then again who doesn’t want him? Form an orderly queue please. Get this rumor and more by clicking here for the latest edition of Paper Chase.
Looking to spice up your Christmas traditions this year? Need not worry as we present you one of the best compilations of the greatest footballer of all-time (sorry, Lionel Messi): Diego Armando Maradona.
Now be warned, we don’t recommend trying these moves around your valuables, let alone your lovely decorated Christmas tree.
Disclaimer, we apologize for the cheesy Youtube soundtrack.
Remember him Fergie? That’s 19-year old Paul Pogba volleying home for Juventus in their Serie A clash against Napoli this weekend. The French youth international sure seems to enjoy his new home after his move from Manchester United, where he only garnered 7 short appearances in all competitions last season.
Lazio striker Miroslav Klose endeared himself to his Napoli opponents, and likely the rest of Italy, with his act of sportsmanship on Wednesday.
Barely three minutes into the Serie A clash, Klose touched a corner past Napoli keeper Morgan De Sanctis to give Lazio an early lead. Napoli players were furious, and justifiably so after replays showed what the referee missed: a clear handball from the German striker.
Klose initially celebrated before coming clean to the referee, who spared the forward a yellow card and shook his hand. Napoli were equally grateful and congratulating their opponent as warmly as the Lazio players were moments earlier.
Klose and Lazio’s reward? A crushing 3-0 defeat.
Mamma mia!
According to a recent published report, Napoli banned players from having sex two days before matches to avoid injuries last season.
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