Ventura: ‘Balotelli? Not now…’
Giampiero Ventura won’t call Mario Balotelli for Italy until World Cup qualification is secured - “we need certainties”. The Nice striker hasn’t played for the Azzurri since the 2014 World…
Giampiero Ventura won’t call Mario Balotelli for Italy until World Cup qualification is secured - “we need certainties”. The Nice striker hasn’t played for the Azzurri since the 2014 World…
Mario Balotelli insists he didn’t bottle taking a penalty for Nice - “it was to help a teammate”. The Italian striker is Les Aiglons’ regular penalty taker, but Alassane Plea…
Mario Balotelli explains why he chose to remain at Nice, his many derbies and the reason Coaches ought to “break my b***s.” At the age of 27, he seems to…
Mario Balotelli has become a father again today with son Lion born in Zurich, according to Sky Sport Italia. The forward already has a daughter, Pia, from a previous relationship…
Atalanta are reportedly considering a January swoop for Nice and France Under-21 winger Allan Saint-Maximin. According to Sportitalia’s Alfredo Pedulla, Saint-Maximin represents a ‘dream’ for Atalanta, who have already taken…
Mino Raiola discussed Neymar’s transfer to PSG, Marco Verratti’s future, Mario Balotelli and why Napoli should be pleased by attention. The agent sat down with La Domenica Sportiva and you…
Mario Balotelli has dropped a hint via social media that he is to become a father for the second time. The Italy international, currently playing his club football in Ligue…
Mino Raiola insists “Italy don’t have a better striker than Mario Balotelli” and says Juventus “are still the team to beat”. The agent gave a long interview on Radio Crc…
Brescia have officially agreed a €3.5m deal to sell Senegalese left-back Racine Coly to Nice. The club confirmed the move had been completed this evening at a cost of €3.5m.…
Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne “is worth far more than Philippe Coutinho,” claims ex-Livorno Coach Fernando Orsi. There have been suggestions both that Barcelona could go for Insigne if they miss…
Kalidou Koulibaly’s agent says the Napoli defender “ate Mario Balotelli for breakfast” in the Champions League tie with Nice. The Partenopei won 2-0 in the second leg of their Champions…
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik reflects on Champions League qualification - “we’ve proved our place is among the best teams on the continent”. The Partenopei beat Nice 2-0 last night to…
Napoli will receive close to €40m after qualifying for the Champions League group stage, and their success also affects Juventus and Roma. The Partenopei beat Nice 2-0 last night to…
Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri was so impressed with Napoli that he called them “one of the top five teams in Europe.” The Partenopei dominated their Champions League play-off, winning…
Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri confessed he’d love to “play Manchester United at Old Trafford” in the Champions League. The Partenopei qualified for the tournament, beating Nice 4-0 on aggregate in…
Nice Coach Lucien Favre bitterly criticised Mario Balotelli after the 2-0 defeat to Napoli. “He should’ve come off a lot earlier.” The striker was practically anonymous at the Allianz Riviera,…
Maurizio Sarri noted Napoli must balance domination and complacency after a 2-0 win in Nice qualified them for the Champions League. The Partenopei won 2-0 at home and repeated the…
Lorenzo Insigne praised Napoli unity after qualifying for the Champions League and commented on the Barcelona rumours. He was on target in tonight’s 2-0 victory over Nice at the Allianz…
Kalidou Koulibaly celebrated Napoli getting past Nice 4-0 on aggregate to reach the Champions League. “We all defend together.” The Azzurri earned a 2-0 victory at the Allianz Riviera thanks…
Jose Callejon said Napoli “belong in the Champions League” after crushing Nice 4-0 on aggregate to qualify. “We played our football.” The Spaniard and Lorenzo Insigne secured the 2-0 victory…