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Director Giovanni Carnevali has revealed he received the congratulations of Arrigo Sacchi after Sassuolo’s win against Athletic Bilbao. The Neroverdi secured a famous 3-0 victory over the Spanish side in …
‘Sacchi congratulated Sassuolo’ Read MoreArrigo Sacchi believes Maurizio Sarri’s Napoli are similar to his great Milan team of the late 80s. The Rossoneri lifted two European Cups with Sacchi at the helm, as well …
Sacchi: ‘Napoli like my Milan’ Read MoreFabio Capello rushed to Inter’s defence, assuring “I’d rather win than lose while playing entertaining football.” The Nerazzurri are top of the table with five consecutive victories, though four of …
Capello: ‘I’d rather win ugly’ Read MoreRoberto Baggio reveals how the 1994 World Cup Final penalty still haunts him, but he learned to forgive Arrigo Sacchi. The Divine Ponytail ballooned the last spot-kick over the bar, …
Baggio: ‘Penalty still haunts me’ Read MoreArrigo Sacchi said “there was only one team on the pitch and that was Juventus” against Manchester City. The Bianconeri fought back from a controversial own goal to win the …
Sacchi: ‘Juve only team playing’ Read MoreArrigo Sacchi expects the Derby della Madonnina to be decided in midfield and on the flanks. It kicks off tonight at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a …
Sacchi: ‘Milan Derby in midfield’ Read MoreArrigo Sacchi shrugged off Milan’s transfer strategy and said Zlatan Ibrahimovic would be “superior to Leo Messi” if he were a team player. The former Rossoneri and Italy Coach spoke …
Sacchi: ‘Ibra better than Messi’ Read MoreNew Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri reveals a debt to Arrigo Sacchi and explains his midfield tactical approach. The former Empoli boss finally signed a one-year contract with an option for …
Sarri: ‘Sacchi inspired me’ Read MoreFormer Milan Coach Arrigo Sacchi says current tactician Filippo Inzaghi has had ‘many problems’, and clarifies Inter comments. The Rossoneri are 11th in Serie A following the weekend’s 3-2 defeat …
Sacchi: ‘Many problems for Inzaghi’ Read MoreMarco Materazzi hit back at Arrigo Sacchi, as the ex-Milan boss called Inter’s Treble-winning team “a disgrace.” Sacchi made the comments when asked about the possibility Juventus will win the …
Materazzi-Sacchi row over Inter ‘disgrace’ Read MoreArrigo Sacchi congratulates Juventus for reaching the Champions League final, and offers advice on how to beat Barcelona. The Bianconeri will face the Catalan side in Munich on June 6, …
Sacchi offers Juve advice Read MoreFormer Milan and Italy boss Arrigo Sacchi has backed Juventus to progress in the Champions League, if they continue to play as they did against Dortmund. The Old Lady host …
Sacchi: ‘Juventus can go far’ Read MoreArrigo Sacchi says Azzurri boss Antonio Conte is “the best Coach in Italy,” then named the top three European tacticians. The so-called father of Italian total football appears to have …
Sacchi: ‘Conte best in Italy’ Read MoreFormer Italy CT Arrigo Sacchi defends Azzurri boss Antonio Conte, saying 'he deserves respect'. The current Nazionale Coach came under fire by supporters after a mistaken diagnosis ruled out midfielder …
Sacchi: ‘Conte deserves respect’ Read MoreAntonio Conte said Italy’s qualification for Under-21 and Under-17 tournaments is “immensely satisfying.” The Azzurri Coach congratulated the Under-17 squad on getting into the final phase of the European Championships. …
Conte hails Italy youth Read MoreEmpoli directors said they “won’t clip Maurizio Sarri’s wings” after reports Arrigo Sacchi recommended him to Milan. The rumours linking Sarri to the Rossoneri bench are gathering pace with each …
Empoli ‘won’t stop’ Milan for Sarri Read MoreReal Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti backs Arrigo Sacchi, caught in a racism row, with the cryptic phrase: “Many enemies, much honour.” The man who led the Azzurri to the 1994 …
Ancelotti: ‘Sacchi? Much honour’ Read MoreFormer Coach Arrigo Sacchi admits he was ‘careless’ in causing his racism row, but hits back at FIFA President Sepp Blatter and anti-racist ‘populism’.
Sacchi slams anti-racist ‘populism’ Read MoreFabio Capello has defended mentor Arrigo Sacchi against claims of racism, but ignited a homophobia row. Capello was on the coaching staff at Milan during Sacchi’s successful reign, before taking …
Capello: ‘Sacchi not a racist’ Read More