Messias, from Serie D to Milan in three years
Junior Messias truly has made a dream come true by signing for Milan, as he was in Serie D until three years ago and supplemented his income by delivering washing…
Torino continue Messias talks
Torino continue negotiations with Crotone for creative midfielder Junior Messias, whittling down the details on a deal worth over €10m. The Granata had already emerged as the favourites for the…
Messias patches up torn Crotone shirt
Crotone striker Junior Messias showed his ingenuity after Danilo tore a hole in his jersey – just tied a knot and carried on. The Brazilian was famously in the lower…
Stroppa praises ‘world class’ Messias
Giovanni Stroppa wanted Crotone to be more ‘courageous’ from the start against Fiorentina and hails ‘world class’ Junior Messias. The Squali lost 2-1 at the Stadio Franchi to Giacomo Bonaventura…
Stroppa: ‘Messias can play for a big club’
Giovanni Stroppa says Crotone ‘need continuity’ after their 4-1 win against Benevento and claims Junior Messias ‘can play for a big club.’ Crotone sit at the bottom of the Serie…
Crotone 2-1 Parma: Magical Messias
Junior Messias bagged a spectacular first half brace to give Crotone the 2-1 victory over Parma and take them off the foot of the table. Click here for the full…
Official: Messias extends Crotone contract
Crotone forward Junior Messias has signed a contract extension with the club. The Brazilian has one goal in eight Serie A appearances so far this season and the club have…
Stroppa: ‘Crotone had the chances’
Crotone coach Giovanni Stroppa is left with bitter regrets after Junior Messias wasted a massive opportunity to draw with Atalanta. ‘We had the chances.’ Luis Muriel got an early brace,…
Messias: ‘Dream of Brazil call-up’
Crotone’s midfielder Junior Messias was named MVP of Crotone-Juventus and said: ‘If they'd told me, I wouldn't have believed it.’ "The opponents were pretty tough, Juventus commanded in the last ten…
Stroppa: ‘Crotone regrets at draw’
Giovanni Stroppa was left feeling ‘regret’ after Crotone’s 1-1 draw with 10-man Juventus. ‘After their disallowed goal, we got a little scared.’ The Squali picked up their first point of…
Ursino: ‘A difficult market for Crotone’
Crotone sporting director Giuseppe Ursino experienced a 'difficult' market but believes the newly promoted side have ‘brought in good and useful men’. The Squali have struggled to compete in the…