Joe Fischetti

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Napoli’s International Break in Review – September 10

Napoli’s International Break in Review – September 10

Three Napoli players were in action on Sunday: Victor Osimhen; Jesper Lindstrøm and Piotr Zielinski.Three More for VictorVictor Osimhen played the full 90 minutes, scoring a hat trick in Nigeria’s 6-0 victory over São Tomé and Príncipe in AFCON Group A Qualifying. Bottom-of-the-table São Tomé and Príncipe were simply no match for the home side, who were already guaranteed to finish top of the group.Wearing the captain’s armband, Osimhen opened the scoring in the 13th minute from a Nigeria corner kick. The Napoli striker was gifted a free header in front of the goal after São Tomé and Príncipe goalkeeper…
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Napoli Femminile Advance to Coppa Italia Round of 16

Napoli Femminile Advance to Coppa Italia Round of 16

On Sunday, Napoli Femminile opened the 2023/24 campaign with a 0-2 victory over RES Roma in the First Round of the Coppa Femminile. The club provided a summary of the match on their official Facebook page. "Banusic (with a double) is decisive in Rome as Napoli Femminile advance to the Round of 16 of the Coppa Italia. In the sultry heat at the Raimono Vianello Stadium, RES were strenuously resistant, though they were also helped by the frame of the goal, which Chmielinski hit twice (once in each half). Then, ten minutes before the end [of the match], the Swedish…
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Napoli’s International Break In Review – September 8

Napoli’s International Break In Review – September 8

Two Napoli players were in action on Friday:  Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Stanislav Lobotka.  Mathias Olivera did not feature in Uruguay's FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier against Chile.Spanish Dominance in TbilisiKhvicha Kvaratskhelia played the full 90 minutes in Georgia’s 1-7 drubbling by Spain in UEFA Euro 2024 Group A Qualifying. Lined up on the left side of Georgia’s 4-4-1-1 formation, Kvaratskhelia had a tough match-up against Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal. The Napoli winger was nonetheless Georgia’s biggest attacking threat. In the 20th minute, he intercepted a Spain pass and started the counter. After receiving the return pass from Georges Mikautadze, he skipped…
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Napoli’s International Break in Review – September 7

Napoli’s International Break in Review – September 7

Three Napoli players were in action on Thursday: Leo Østigård, Piotr Zielinski and Jesper Lindstrøm. Friendly Beat-Down Leo Østigård played the full 90 minutes in Norway’s 6-0 friendly victory over Jordan. Østigård was active in the opening minutes, winning a tackle near the touchline, making an important block and rising up to win an aerial duel. With Norway dominating the match, the central defender had very little defending to do and often found himself in the opposition half, even joining the attack. Østigård nearly scored from a corner kick in the 63rd minute, with Norway already leading 4-0. The Napoli…
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Napoli Femminile Lose to Fiorentina in Final Pre-Season Friendly

Napoli Femminile Lose to Fiorentina in Final Pre-Season Friendly

On Thursday, Napoli Femminile lost 2-0 to Fiorentina in their third and final friendly match in preparation for the 2023/24 campaign. The club provided a summary of the match on their official Facebook page. "The friendly match at the Torrini Stadium between La Viola and Napoli Femminile - the first test of the season against a Serie A club - finished 2-0 in favour of Fiorentina. The Tuscan side scored one goal in each half, taking the lead at the dawn of the match on a penalty kick converted by Kajan before doubling their lead in the second half. Seno…
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Three Napoli Players Nominated for Ballon D’Or

Three Napoli Players Nominated for Ballon D’Or

On Wednesday, France Football release the list of 30 players nominated for the 2023 Ballon D'Or. After winning the World Cup, Lionel Messi is expected to win the prestigious award for the eighth time. Meanwhile, three Napoli players have been nominated: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Kim Min-Jae and Victor Osimhen. Inter were the only other Italian club to have nominees, with Nicolò Barella, Lautaro Martinez and Andre Onana getting included in the list of 30 nominees.
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Lazio Fined €10,000, Napoli Fined €8,000

Lazio Fined €10,000, Napoli Fined €8,000

On Tuesday, Lega Serie A issued Official Communication No. 32 for the 3rd round of matches of the 2023/24 Serie A campaign contested between the 1st and 3rd of September. These are the words of Sports Judge Gerardo Mastandrea, assisted by Stefania Ginesio and by representative of the AIA Carlo Moretti: "Napoli-Lazio Match The sports judge, having read the report of the collaborators of the federal prosecutor's office, deems it necessary that a detailed report be acquired by the same prosecutor's office from those responsible for public order regarding the facts reported, which involve all the Lazio fans present (983…
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Primavera 2 Schedule Released

Primavera 2 Schedule Released

On Tuesday, Lega Serie B issued a statement confirming the release of the schedule for the 2023/24 Primavera 2 campaign."The curtain rises on Spring 2 2023/2024 . The new season promises to be extremely interesting and hard-fought, with prestigious clubs and very young talents to admire, ready to challenge each other with goals and high-level performances.New this year is the asymmetrical calendar : the second round, therefore, will not reflect the first round, for the benefit of entertainment and unpredictability.The 1st day will start on 09/16/2023 for a total of 30 rounds with the last one to be played on…
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Follow Napoli Players During The September International Break – Complete Schedule

Follow Napoli Players During The September International Break – Complete Schedule

Between the AFCON qualifying, UEFA Euro qualifying and international friendlies, 15 Napoli players have been called up to their respective national teams for the current international break. Stay up-to-date on all Napoli players in action during the international break with the complete schedule below! DateMatchTournamentPlayersThursday, September 7, 2023 at 13:00 ESTNorway vs JordanInternational FriendlyLeo ØstigårdThursday, September 7, 2023 at 14:45 ESTPoland vs Faroe IslandsUEFA Euro QualifierPiotr ZielinskiThursday, September 7, 2023 at 14:45 ESTDenmark vs San MarinoUEFA Euro QualifierJesper LindstrømFriday, September 8, 2023 at 12:00 ESTGeorgia vs SpainUEFA Euro QualifierKhvicha KvaratskheliaFriday, September 8, 2023 at 14:45 ESTSlovakia vs PortugalUEFA Euro QualifierStanislav…
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Napoli Femminile Draw Lazio in Second Pre-Season Friendly

Napoli Femminile Draw Lazio in Second Pre-Season Friendly

On Sunday, Napoli Femminile drew Lazio 1-1 in their second friendly in preparation for the 2023/24 campaign. The club provided a summary of the match on their official Facebook page. "Today's friendly between Lazio and Napoli Feminine finished 1-1, the second test of the season and the first after the end of the training camp in Rivisondoli. Balanced first half, during which it was the former player Gomes, with a header, who pierced Bacic. Recovery, however, the prerogative of the Neapolitans who found a draw with the German Chmielinski, good at overcoming the home goalkeeper with a precise left-footed diagonal…
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