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Spezia-Napoli Match Preview

Spezia-Napoli Match Preview

With Inter and Milan meeting this round in the Derby della Madonnina, Napoli have an opportunity to further extend their gap at the top of the table. However, it won't be easy playing at the Stadio Alberto Picco against a Spezia side who are locked in a battle for survival.Spezia CalcioSpezia have had a difficult season; one that has been mired by injuries.  After a stretch of games in which Spezia won only one match in 13, Gli Aquilotti found themselves sitting just above the relegation zone. Spezia subsequently went unbeaten between Matchdays 14 and 18, before losing consecutive matches…
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New Podcast – Spezia Preview!

New Podcast – Spezia Preview!

In the 48th episode of Season 4 of the Forza Napoli Podcast, Joe Fischetti previews Sunday's match against Spezia, including: Spezia’s first half of the season Gli Aquilotti’s injury-plagued season Predicted starting lineups Three keys to the match Match prediction Shoutout to English Napoli content producers
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Italian Media Report Napoli Earnings and Potential New Player Bonuses

Italian Media Report Napoli Earnings and Potential New Player Bonuses

As reported by Corriere del Mezzogiorno, Napoli have already collected €65.4 million from this year’s UEFA Champions League, including, but not limited to: Market Pool for finishing third in the 2021/22 Serie A campaign:  €4.00 million; Group Stage Qualification:  €15.64 million; Historical ranking:  €18.20 million; Victories in Group Stage:  €14.00 million; and Advancement to the Round of 16:  €9.60 million Napoli would earn an additional €10.6 million by winning their Quarterfinal tie against Eintracht Frankfurt and €30 million if they continue their incredible form in Serie A and win the Scudetto. On Tuesday evening, club President Aurelio De Laurentiis treated…
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Osimhen Swap Values Revealed in Federal Court of Appeals Reasoning for Juventus Points Deduction

Osimhen Swap Values Revealed in Federal Court of Appeals Reasoning for Juventus Points Deduction

On Monday, the Federal Court of Appeals released its 36-page justification of why it reopened a case from April and subsequently handed Juventus FC a 15-point deduction in the 2022/23 standings. The explanation confirmed that new evidence was discovered during the “Prisma” criminal investigation, proving that Juventus systematically inflated player values in swap transactions. The explanation opened with a summary of the allegations from the original case, including a detailed list of all player transactions that were investigated. For Napoli, the player values associated with the July 28, 2020 Victor Osimhen swap deal were revealed: Orestis Karnezis - €128,205.13; Luigi…
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Napoli Fined €10,000 for Directing Laser Pointer at Opposition Goalkeeper

Napoli Fined €10,000 for Directing Laser Pointer at Opposition Goalkeeper

On Tuesday, Lega Serie A issued Official Communication No. 134 for the 20th round of matches of the 2022/23 Serie A campaign contested between the 27th and 30th of January. These are the words of Sports Judge Gerardo Mastandrea, assisted by Stefania Ginesio and by representative of the AIA Carlo Moretti: Fine of €10,000 to the Napoli club for its supporters, in the 35th minute of the second half, directing a laser pointer in the direction of the goalkeeper of the opposing team.
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Napoli CF Sign Sabah Seghir

Napoli Femminile have announced, through the club's official social media channels, the signing of ex-Sampdoria and Moroccan international player Sabah Seghir. The 22 year old midfielder joins from Serie A club US Sampdoria, where she's made 17 appearances over the last season-and-a-half. Sampdoria are currently second from the bottom of the Serie A table.
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Napoli Primavera Sign Simone Bonavita

Napoli Primavera have signed Simone Bonavita from Inter. Born in 2004, Bonavita made ten appearances for Inter this season. He started five matches in the Primavera 1, but didn't feature again after picking up two yellow cards in Inter's 2-2 draw to Frosinone. The central midfielder born in Caserta also made five appearances in the UEFA Youth League, four from the first minute.
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Napoli U19 Salvage Draw Against Empoli

With Luciano Spalletti in the stands, Antonio Pesce scored his first of the season as Napoli Primavera salvaged a late draw against Empoli. Lineup Nicolò Frustalupi made two changes to the squad he fielded against Fiorentina. Luigi D'Avino started over Daniel Hysaj in the back three and, with Francesco Gioielli suspended due to yellow card accumulation, Landry Boni played in the centre of the midfield alongside Jorge Alastuey. (3-4-2-1):  Boffelli, Obaretin, D'Avino, Barba; Acampa, Boni, Alastuey, Marchisano; Sahli, Spavone; Rossi Match Neither side created many goal-scoring opportunities in the first half.  Napoli had the first real chance after a give…
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Napoli Show Character in Derby del Sole Victory – Four Takeaways

Napoli Show Character in Derby del Sole Victory – Four Takeaways

Napoli left it late against Roma but managed to take all three points at the Maradona because of the brilliance of Giovanni Simeone. Forza Napoli Press presents four takeaways after Sunday’s match. Victor Osimhen is THAT guy Victor Osimhen is having the season of a lifetime. On Sunday, he scored his 14th league goal in 16 matches. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia delivered a near perfect cross into the area, which Osimhen controlled beautifully with his chest and then thy before smashing the ball into the top corner. The goal hasn’t gone unnoticed outside of Italy, with people worldwide mesmerized by the 24-year-old’s…
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Ruthless Napoli Score Six in Victory Over Tavagnacco!

For the fifth time this season, Napoli CF responded from a disappointing result with a resounding victory at home, scoring six against Tavagnacco Femminile. Lineup Dimitri Lipoff made a number of changes after Napoli's disappointing performance against Cittadella, including switching to a 3-4-1-2 formation. Paola Di Marino played in the centre of the back three, with full backs Aurora Di Sanctis and Martina Di Bari starting on the bench. Claudia Mauri played alongside Giulia Ferrandi in the centre of the midfield. Contrary to the official formations, Serena Landa started on the left side of the midfield four and Giulia Giacobbo…
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