Author: sam john
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PSV Winger Reportedly Undergoing Medical at Swansea
“?Swansea City are said to be close to completing a deal for PSV Eindhoven winger Luciano Narsingh. According to journalist Kristof Terreur, the player is…
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Manchester City Formally Charged in Relation to FA Anti-Doping Regulations
“?Manchester City have been formally charged by the Football Association in relation to English football’s governing body’s regulations on anti-doping. A…
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Vincenzo Montella Magic – AC Milan’s 2016/17 Midseason Review
Having taken over the reigns at AC Milan last June, Vincenzo Montella has wasted no time in handing the long suffering Rossoneri fans some consistent results. In our 2016/17 midseason review, Nicholas Carroll looks at whether the former Sampdoria manager can continue his impressive run of form and the FIF team give their predictions for where…
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Podcast: Pepe Reina – Public Enemy Number One
Conor Clancy returned to host the first Forza Italian Football Podcast of the year with Nicholas Carroll and Luca Gunby by his side. In a first for the pod, we recorded while streaming live on our brand new YouTube channel, which we will be looking to do some more going forward to engage with our…
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Youthful exuberance proving its worth over experience in Serie A
Chievo were on the receiving end of a heavy defeat to Atalanta in round 19 with the Bergamo-based club making the Venetian side look like an Italian version of Dad’s Army. Embed from Getty Images Experience is something that is highly valued in Italy but Italian football has been bucking that trend this season. Whether…
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The Higuain Hangover – Napoli 2016/17 midseason review
After losing Gonzalo Higuain to Juventus, Napoli have been a step below the form they displayed last season which saw them keep pace with the Champions for most of the Serie A season. However with Arkadiusz Milik still to return from injury and the arrival of Leonardo Pavoletti, can Maurizio Sarri’s men retain their spot amongst…
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Inter make first signing, Real Madrid target Juventus ace – Transfer Market Round-Up – 11th January 2017
All the latest Serie A and Italian football transfer rumours condensed into one minute
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Newcastle Target £8m-Rated Fulham Midfielder as Cheick Tiote's Move Away Nears Completion
Newcastle United could launch a bid to bring Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney to the Sports Direct Arena this January after expressing interest – but have been…
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David Nugent Expresses Delight Over Reuniting With His Former Manager Steve McClaren at Derby
“?David Nugent has expressed his delight at reuniting with Steve McClaren – the only manager to give him an England cap. Nugent has joined McClaren’s Derby…
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Descended From Garrincha – There's More to Brentford's Latest Signing Than Meets the Eye
“?Brentford announced the signing of teenage midfielder Henrik Johansson this week. But there is much more than initially meets the eye to the Sweden Under-19…
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Birmingham City Re-Sign Craig Gardner From Midlands Neighbours West Brom
“?Birmingham City have officially re-signed former midfielder Craig Gardner on loan from midlands neighbours West Bromwich Albion for the remainder of the…
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Sevilla Make Breakthrough in Bid to Sign Inter Milan Striker Stevan Jovetic
“?La Liga side Sevilla are edging closer to the signing of Inter Milan striker Stevan Jovetic. The Montenegrin international has struggled since making his…
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Merseyside Rivals Reportedly Duking it Out Over Signature of £30m-Rated Roma Centre Back
“?Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton are to slug it out for the signature of Roma’s Kostas Manolas, according to “?Sky Italia. Manolas is reportedly…
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Massimiliano Allegri Set to Be Offered New Juventus Contract While La Liga Coach Waits in Wings
“?Juventus manager and Arsenal target Massimiliano Allegri is set to be offered a new deal by the Serie A club, according to “?Goal. Allegri has impressed…
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Sevilla Confirm Signing of Stevan Jovetic From Inter On Loan With Option to Buy
“?Sevilla have confirmed the signing of former Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic on-loan from Inter for the remainder of the season, with an option to…
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Liverpool Star Reportedly on Juventus Radar as Italian Champions Draw Up 4-Man Midfield Shortlist
“?Liverpool’s Emre Can could be set for a switch to Serie A with Juventus, if reports in Italy are anything to go by. “?Calciomercato has claimed that the Reds…
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Class Act! Borussia Dortmund Dedicate FIFA Fan Award to Victims of 1989 Hillsborough Tragedy
“?The 2016 Europa League quarter-final match between Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund will long be remembered by both sets of fans for its entertainment value….
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Bayern Confirm Holger Badstuber Is to Join Schalke on Loan Despite Man City Rumour
“?Bayern Munich have confirmed that long-serving home-grown defender Holger Badstuber will join Schalke on loan for the remainder of the season after he…
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Bayern Munich's Mats Hummels Reveals His Funny Bone as He Names All Time Favourite TV Shows
Bayern Munich centre back Mats Hummels has revealed a surprising choice as his favourite ever television show. Footballers are often faced with the prospect…
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Jurgen Klopp Hails Liverpool & Dortmund's FIFA Award Winning Fans for 'the Best Atmosphere Ever'
ver’ “?Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp has described the night Liverpool played Dortmund at Anfield in the Europa League quarter-final last April as ’emotionally…