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Kvaratskhelia Wins Crypto.com Goal of the Month Award

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Mar

SSC Napoli

Kvaratskhelia Wins Crypto.com Goal of the Month Award

On Monday, Lega Serie A confirmed that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s goal against Atalanta was voted the best goal of the month of March. The Georgian’s goal on the 11th of March received more votes than Paulo Dybala’s goal against Sassuolo, Yann Karamoh’s goal against Bologna and Matias Vecino’s goal against Napoli. https://twitter.com/seriea/status/1640292581744558080?s=46&t=mgEnVWNXsOhomT8wOwZmwg

Napoli’s International Break in Review – March 26

27

Mar

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli’s International Break in Review – March 26

Four Napoli players were in action on Sunday: Matteo Politano, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Stanislav Lobotka and Hirving Lozano. Alex Meret was on the bench for Italy's match against Malta, backing up Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Full 90' Matteo Politano and Giovanni Di Lorenzo both started in Italy’s 2-0 victory over Malta in UEFA Euro qualifying action. The pair combined well on Italy's right wing and were the primary source of crosses in the Italy attack. At the half hour mark, Di Lorenzo did well to control Matteo Pessina’s pass before picking out Vincenzo Grifo in the area. The substitute should have…

Napoli CF Score a Poker in Third Straight Win for Biagio Seno

27

Mar

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Femminile

Napoli CF Score a Poker in Third Straight Win for Biagio Seno

Wearing the alternate red kits for the first time, Adriana Gomes and Elisa del Estal continued their torrid goal-scoring form. The pair combined for three of Napoli's four goals - the Partenopee's second 4-0 victory with Tracy Roberts-Pounds, Consul General of the United States in Naples, in attendance. Lineup Biagio Seno made three changes to the squad he fielded against Sassari Torres. Federica Veritti started at centre back over Paola Di Marino, who relinquished the captain's armband to Claudia Mauri. Mauri shifted to the centre of the midfield, relegating Giulia Ferrandi to the bench. Meanwhile, Giulia Giacobbo started on the…

Napoli’s International Break in Review – March 25

26

Mar

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli’s International Break in Review – March 25

Only two Napoli players were in action on Saturday: Amir Rrahmani and Leo Østigård. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was on the bench for Georgia’s friendly against Mongolia, but his services were not required as Georgia routed the visitors 6-1.Half-CenturyWearing the captain’s armband, Amir Rrahmani made his 50th cap for Kosovo as in their 1-1 draw against Israel. The central defender was extremely busy for nearly an hour as the home side peppered Kosovo with shots. Yet, despite being outshot 9-1 in the first half, Kosovo went into the break with a 0-1 lead.Israel should have equalized in the 40th minute, after Rrahmani…

Napoli’s International Break in Review – March 24

25

Mar

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli’s International Break in Review – March 24

Five Napoli players were in action on Friday: Mathias Olivera, Kim Min-jae, Victor Osimhen, Piotr Zielinski and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa. Bartosz Bereszyński did not play for Poland due to a knee injury he suffered in training.Resisting the Japanese AttackMathias Olivera played the full 90 minutes in Uruguay’s 1-1 friendly against Japan. Olivera was amongst a Uruguay back four that endured wave after wave of attack in the first half. However, the visitors opened the scoring, against the run of play, when Federico Valverde headed in the rebound after his initial effort crashed off the bar.Japan equalized in the 75th minute.…

Luciano Spalletti Presented with Enzo Bearzot National Award

24

Mar

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Luciano Spalletti Presented with Enzo Bearzot National Award

On Tuesday, the ACLI Sports Union, in collaboration with the FIGC, announced that Luciano Spalletti would be the 12th recipient of the prestigious Enzo Bearzot National Award. President of US ACLI, Damiano Lembo, explained why Spalletti was chosen. "He manages to combine good play and victories. Virtues, these, which unite him to Enzo Bearzot, as well as the aptitude for teaching: on and off the pitch…A great coach, but above all a man of values. Luciano Spalletti fully reflects our idea of sport, made up of respect and education." Spalletti was presented the award on Friday in the Sala dei…

Napoli’s International Break In Review – March 23

24

Mar

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli’s International Break In Review – March 23

Four Napoli players were in action on Thursday: Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Matteo Politano, Eljif Elmas and Stanislav Lobotka. Alex Meret was in the Italy squad for their match against England, backing up Gianluigi Donnarumma. Meanwhile, Hirving Lozano was left out of Mexico’s squad for their CONCACAF Nation’s League match against Suriname and Giovanni Simeone was not in the Argentina squad for their friendly against Panama.Maradona Hosts the AzzurriGiovanni Di Lorenzo played the full 90 minutes in Italy’s 1-2 defeat at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples. The Napoli captain was unfortunate to concede a penalty kick in the first…

Bartosz Bereszyński Suffers Knee Injury in Poland National Team Training

23

Mar

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Bartosz Bereszyński Suffers Knee Injury in Poland National Team Training

On Tuesday, the Polish FA issued a press release confirming that Napoli right back Bartosz Bereszyński suffered a knee injury while training with the Poland national team, but the injury is not serious. "Due to an injury, Bartosz Bereszyński will not play in the next two matches of the national team against the Czech Republic and Albania. The SSC Napoli player suffered a sprained ligament in his knee during training. The injury is not serious, but it will take about two weeks to heal. In agreement with the club, it was agreed that Bereszyński would remain at the training camp…

Gareth Southgate Focuses on Positives of Napoli as a Football City

23

Mar

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Gareth Southgate Focuses on Positives of Napoli as a Football City

On Wednesday, Gareth Southgate gave his pre-match press conference ahead of England's UEFA Euro qualifier, which will be played at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Thursday. When asked by BBC reporter Jane Dougall if he had concerns for England fans, Southgate has nothing but positive things to say about Naples. "I think everyone is looking forward to the experience of coming to Naples. You know, personally I’m excited to play in a city that loves football, with a great history. To come here where I can just about remember Maradona when they won the league, and Careca, so I’m…

Stanislav Lobotka Wins Fan’s Award at Slovak Player of the Year 2022 Gala

22

Mar

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Stanislav Lobotka Wins Fan’s Award at Slovak Player of the Year 2022 Gala

On Monday, Stanislav Lobotka was the recipient of the Fan's Award at the Slovak Player of the Year 2022 Gala. The Napoli midfielder was also the runner up for the Player of the Year Award, finishing only 18 points behind Inter defender Milan Škriniar. Meanwhile, former Napoli player Marek Hamšík finished third in the voting - his 16th podium in the category. Lobotka gave an exclusive interview to Slovakian media outlet Sport24 at the gala, where he addressed playing under Luciano Spalletti, Napoli's incredible season and playing alongside breakout star Kvicha Kvaratskhelia. "Unlike the previous coach Gattuso, Spalletti believes in…