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Stanislav Lobotka to Extend Contract to 2027

01

Nov

SSC Napoli

Stanislav Lobotka to Extend Contract to 2027

According to transfer expert Nicolò Schira, Stanislav Lobotka will sign a contract extension in November. Schira reported on Twitter that Lobotka's new contract will expire in 2027, with a club option to extend for an additional year to 2028. That represents a two-year extension of the Slovakian's current contract, which expires in 2025. Lobotka will also see an increase in pay to €2.8 million net per season, plus an additional €0.5 million in bonuses. https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1587181661468368897?s=20&t=6857Z5XL7KJJWzSfysJQjA

31

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Liverpool-Napoli Match Preview

The top of Group A is on the line as Napoli travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool. Liverpool FC Since the loss to Napoli, Liverpool have been excellent in the Champions League, winning all four matches by a combined score of 14-2. However, it’s been an altogether different story domestically. After their dramatic loss to Leeds United on Saturday, Liverpool find themselves in 9th position in the EPL table. Since visiting the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, the Reds have two wins, one draw, three losses and two matches postponed (against Wolves and Chelsea). ne of the wins was against Manchester…

31

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Femminile

Pinna Scores Late Winner as Napoli CF Stay Top of Serie B Femminile

Romina Pinna scored a 90th minute winner against in her home town, as Napoli Femminile won their fifth match in six to remain top of the Serie B Femminile table. Lineup With Michela Franco and Lucia Strisciuglio not fully fit, Dimitri Lipoff made no changes to the squad he fielded against Ternana. However, he made a slight tweak in the midfield, playing Giulia Ferrandi in the centre and Claudia Mauri on the left. Match Both sides pressed high early in the match and forced a lot of turnovers and stoppages in play. As a result, the first half was somewhat…

Osimhen Scores Hat Trick As Napoli Earn 13th Consecutive Victory – Four Takeaways

30

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Osimhen Scores Hat Trick As Napoli Earn 13th Consecutive Victory – Four Takeaways

Victor Osimhen scored his first hat trick in club football, while Alex Meret earned his third straight clean sheet, as Napoli picked up their 13th consecutive victory in all competitions. With the 4-0 win, the Partenopei moved six points clear of AC Milan, who play against Torino on Sunday. Here are four takeaways selected by Forza Napoli Press.Victor EruttaVictor Osimhen scored his fifth, sixth and seventh goals of the Serie A campaign. With the tripletta, Osimhen moved to the top of the Serie A goalscorer's charts, level with Marko Arnautovic, despite misses four matches due to injury. It was the Nigerian's…

Rossi Scores His First as Napoli U19 Go Unbeaten in Last 4

29

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Rossi Scores His First as Napoli U19 Go Unbeaten in Last 4

Leonardo Rossi scored his first of the Primavera 1 campaign, as Napoli earned their fourth consecutive result without defeat in a 1-0 victory over Udinese U19. Lineup Nicolò Frustalupi made two changes to the squad he fielded against Atalanta. Benedetto Barba returned to the starting XI to play over Pasquale Pontillo. Meanwhile, Jorge Alastuey got his first Primavera 1 start, relegating Antonio Spavone to the bench. (3-4-2-1) Boffelli; Obaretin, Hysaj, Barba; Acampa, Gioielli, Iaccarino, Lamine; Marranzino, Alastuey; Rossi Match The first half was a stalemate, with the respective midfields cancelling each other out. Napoli's best chance came midway through the…

29

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli-Sassuolo Match Preview

Napoli and Sassuolo open the 12th round of Serie A on Saturday. Napoli are looking to extend their unbeaten streak to 17 matches in all competitions, while Sassuolo look to build off of a come-from-behind victory over Hellas Verona.SSC NapoliNapoli won their 12th match in all competitions on Wednesday with a 3-0 victory over Rangers in the UEFA Champions League. Giovanni Simeone, who scored two goals in the opening 16 minutes, was one of six changes Luciano Spalletti made to the squad he fielded against Roma.Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Piotr Zielinski were amongst the players who were rested, so…

‘I Am Your Cavani’ – An 18-year Series That Continues to Entertain

28

Oct

By Kimon De Simone

Features, Opinion

‘I Am Your Cavani’ – An 18-year Series That Continues to Entertain

Who knew that Edinson Cavani’s €64 million transfer in 2013 would stir so many passions. When I first heard Aurelio De Laurentiis’ words that summer, my first reaction was ‘what an absolute tosser’. Whilst it does paint the picture of the arrogant protagonist in this story, the underlying questions are also about the contextual reality the man is operating in. In this day and age of quick judgments and summary social executions, perhaps we should slow down and ask the following questions first: What do fans really want from team ownership? What does owning (arguably) the 5th largest Italian football…

26

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli-Rangers Match Preview

With a win, Napoli would set themselves up well to win Group A. Meanwhile, Rangers look to bounce back from a 1-7 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool. SSC Napoli With their win over Roma, Napoli have won 11 consecutive matches in all competitions, including four victories in the UEFA Champions League. Napoli have already secured their place in the knockout phase, but a win against Rangers would put the Partenopei in a commanding position to win the group. However, Napoli are also top of the Serie A table, three points clear of AC Milan, and will be mindful of…

Roma Fined €15,000 For Territorial Chants At Stadio Olimpico

26

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Roma Fined €15,000 For Territorial Chants At Stadio Olimpico

On Tuesday, Lega Serie A issued Official Communication No. 74 for the 11th round matches of the 2022/23 Serie A campaign contested between October 21st and 24th. These are the words of Sports Judge Gerardo Mastandrea, assisted by Stefania Ginesio and by the representative of the AIA Carlo Moretti: A €15,000 fine to Roma for having its supporters, during the match, sung twice, at 38 'of the first half and 22' of the second half, an insulting chorus of territorial origin towards the supporters of the opposing team; and also for its supporters, at 34 'of the second half, directing…

Dries Mertens Scores First Goal for Galatasaray

25

Oct

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Dries Mertens Scores First Goal for Galatasaray

On Sunday, in his ninth appearance for Galatasaray SK, Dries Ciro Mertens finally scored his first goal of the season. The Belgian timed his run to perfection before using the instep of his right boot to volley in the cross from ex-Inter Milan star Mauro Icardi. Icardi doubled Galatasaray’s lead at the midway point of the first half, but ten minutes later, Sacha Boey was shown a straight red card. As a result, Mertens was replaced at the break. Galatasaray’s opponent, Alanyaspor Kulübü, scored twice in the second half, en route to a 2-2 draw. Mertens addressed the media after…