Year: 2023

Napoli-Inter Match Preview

Napoli-Inter Match Preview

Inter visit the Maradona on Sunday, riding high from their victory over Milan in the Champions League Semi-finals. Meanwhile, Napoli look to beat the only team in the league they've yet to win against this season, though recent history suggests that that will be no easy feat.SSC NapoliThough the defeat against Monza was only their fourth league defeat of the season, Napoli have only two victories in their last eight matches in all competitions. One of those league defeats was against Inter, who remain the only club in the league that Napoli have not beaten this season.Having clinched their third…
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Plenty to Discuss at Dimaro Press Conference

Plenty to Discuss at Dimaro Press Conference

On Thursday, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will give a press conference at Castel Volturno to announce the club’s annual summer retreat at Dimaro Folgarita. With so much uncertainty surrounding the club at the moment, the conference could be about much more than just the ritiro at Dimaro. During the Scudetto celebrations following Napoli’s 1-0 victory over Fiorentina, Sporting Director Cristiano gave a speech that immediately triggered rumours about his departure. “I thank CEO Chiavelli and president De Laurentiis, they changed my life and I will always be grateful to them. I want to thank his entire family. If Aurelio…
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After Loss to Juventus, Napoli Primavera All But Destined for Relegation Playoff

Napoli Primavera lost their third match in four (drawing the other) after conceding in the 86th minute for a second consecutive game. As a result, the Partenopei have a very slim chance of avoiding the relegation playoff. Lineup icolò Frustalupi made three changes to the squad he fielded in the draw to Milan.  Claudio Turi made his first league start over Valerio Boffelli, who was not available. With Matteo Marchisano still injured, Lamine Gningue started again on the right side of the midfield.  Meanwhile, Bilel Sahli returned from injury to start over Cedrick Koffi. (3-4-2-1) Turi; Hysaj, D’Avino, Obaretin; Acampa,…
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Napoli Hung Over in 2-0 Defeat to Monza – 4 Takeaways

Napoli Hung Over in 2-0 Defeat to Monza – 4 Takeaways

Napoli appeared to be hung over as they suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of at re-hot Monza, who were absolutely devastating on the counter-attack. Here are four takeaways selected by Forza Napoli Press.Mix and MatchFor the second consecutive match since Napoli were mathematically declared champions, Luciano Spalletti featured a strong starting XI with a healthy amount of rotation. For the match against Fiorentina, Spalletti made five changes to the squad he fielded against Udinese, including starting Pierluigi Gollini in goal, Leo Østigård at centre back, Diego Demme at regista and Giacomo Raspadori at left wing. The Napoli coach…
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Luciano Spalletti Presented with Bulgarelli Award

Luciano Spalletti Presented with Bulgarelli Award

On Monday, Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti was presented with the Bulgarelli Award for the Best Coach in the Men’s Serie A. The award was promoted by the Italian Footballers’ Association, with the support of the Emilia-Romagna Region and the patronage of the municipality of Bologna. Though all three Italian coaches in the Semi-finals of Champions League hail from Emilia-Romagna, Spalletti was chosen for the award for leading Napoli to its first Scudetto in over three decades. “Bulgarelli was an important part of the history of Bologna and he did so thanks to his perseverance. Receiving it in the year in…
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Monza-Napoli Match Preview

Monza-Napoli Match Preview

Napoli travel to Monza for a match between two clubs who have very little left to play for.AC MonzaUnbeaten in their last six matches, Monza are currently level with four other clubs (Fiorentina, Udinese, Bologna and Torino) on 46 points - already a successful campaign for the Serie A debutante. After five losses and a draw in his first six matches, Giovanni Stroppa was replaced by Raffaele Palladino. The Monza Primavera coach immediately won his first three matches, turning the tide for i biancorossi. Monza have been a difficult opponent for the Sette Sorelle, completing the double over Juventus while…
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Tartaglia Aneuro Releases New Video!

Tartaglia Aneuro Releases New Video!

On Wednesday, Tartaglia Aneuro released a new video for the song Core.  The band explained the meaning behind the video with a post on Facebook."Out now our new video ft. Cuore di Napoli.“Core expresses the feeling that unites us, a choir that shouts in unison the urgency we feel. It's that miracle that tells us every day the power we have.Alone we are nothing, together we are the immense.""Core" has an ambivalent meaning, exactly like the territory it tells: "core" as a collective choir and "core" as the heart that drives us to believe again.The video clip was born from…
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Napoli Femminile Defeat Lazio to Move to Top of Serie B Table

Sabah Seghir scored her first goal of the season before Elisa del Estal scored her 13th as Napoli Femminile moved to the top of the table with their second victory this season over Lazio.LineupBiagio Seno made five changes to the squad who defeated San Marino. The Napoli changed changed three of his back four, with Federica Veritti and Paola Di Marino returning to centre back and Martina Di Bari starting at right back. Sara Tui returned to a shuffled midfield, relegating Valentina Puglisi to the bench. Finally, Sabah Seghir started over Sara Tamborini in the No. 10. First HalfThough Lazio…
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Napoli Fined €3,000 For Fans Throwing Smoke Bombs Onto The Pitch

Napoli Fined €3,000 For Fans Throwing Smoke Bombs Onto The Pitch

On Tuesday, Lega Serie A issued Official Communication No. 214 for the 34th round of matches of the 2022/23 Serie A campaign contested between the 6th and 8th of March. These are the words of Sports Judge Gerardo Mastandrea, assisted by Stefania Ginesio and by representative of the AIA Carlo Moretti:Fine of €3,000 to SSC Napoli for its supporters throwing three smoke bombs into the playing enclosure during the match; mitigated sanction pursuant to art. 29, paragraph 1 lett. b) CGS"
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Napoli: What now for the Italian Champions?

Napoli: What now for the Italian Champions?

Glorious, glorious Napoli: How sweet it is to win the league title so early in the season. Luciano Spalletti’s side has been etched into Serie A history alongside Torino, Inter, Juventus and Fiorentina by winning the Scudetto with five matchdays remaining. Victor Osimhen’s winner against Fiorentina triggered a reading of 9 on the Victor-Scale, seismic tremors that sent the city of Naples into epic pandemonium on Sunday night. And thank Dios! Despite the energetic title celebrations of the past few days, Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s men seem to be running out of petrol at the business end of the season with…
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