Napoli coach Francesco Calzona was without three of his key first-team players during Wednesday afternoon’s training session, as forward Matteo Politano
Having closed the investigation into the Acerbi-Juan Jesus case, Giuseppe Chinè has resumed working on the various issues that have been on the table of the federal prosecutor’s office for days, starting with the file opened on AC Milan.
Inter Milan CEO Beppe Marotta feels that defender Francesco Acerbi has what it takes to move past the alleged racism scandal that has embroiled him. The Nerazzurri executive spoke to Italian broadcaster DAZN, via FCInterNews.
Former midfielder Radja Nainggolan believes the allegations that Juan Jesus made of racial abuse against Inter Milan’s Francesco Acerbi. Speaking on the “Controcalcio” Twitch stream, via FCInterNews, the Belgian stated that he knows Jesus, and does not believe that the Brazilian would make false allegations in that situation.
Napoli players took the knee, while the entire crowd shouted ‘no to racism’ as part of a series of initiatives following the decision not to charge Francesco Acerbi for alleged racist comments towards Juan Jesus.
Napoli have released a new ‘No to Racism’ video clip on social media ahead of their visit from Atalanta in Serie A on Saturday, asserting that the club ‘will not stay silent’ on these sorts of issues.
Multiple sources in Italy claim Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr and Milan keeper Mike Maignan called Napoli defender Juan Jesus after a ruling that found Francesco Acerbi not guilty of racist abuse towards the Brazilian centre-back.
According to reports in Naples, there are ongoing discussions in the Napoli camp over potentially handing the captain’s armband to Juan Jesus against Atalanta in Serie A on Saturday as a symbol of support.
Former Napoli striker Roberto Sosa says that defender Juan Jesus feels “awful” about the controversy between he and Inter Milan’s Francesco Acerbi. Sosa related what Jesus had told him in an interview with Italian broadcaster TVPlay, via FCInterNews.
An expert in sports law explains why authorities needed more to find Inter defender Francesco Acerbi guilty of racist abuse, but still believe Napoli’s Juan Jesus too.
Francesco Acerbi has been acquitted by the sports judge Gerardo Mastandrea after being accused of hurling a racist toward Juan Jesus in the recent clash with Napoli.
Napoli defender Juan Jesus insists there's no issues with Inter Milan veteran Francesco Acerbi after yesterday's 1-1 draw. The pair clashed with claims of a racist slur aimed at the Brazilian.
Napoli coach Francesco Calzona admits he doesn’t have enough time to solve all problems, so he doesn’t even think about his future at the Stadio Maradona: ‘Slovakia were the first ones to believe in me.’ The Partenopei boss spoke at a press conference attended by Football Italia after a 1-1 draw against Inter at San Siro on Sunday.
Following their respective eliminations from the Champions League, Inter and Napoli locked horns at the Giuseppe Meazza in the battle of the wounded. Inter had the upper hand in the first half and it was eventually illustrated by Matteo Darmian’s smooth opener.
Napoli coach Francesco Calzona was delighted with Giacomo Raspadori for victory at Sassuolo. The winger didn't get on the scoresheet, but was outstanding for the 6-1 win last night.
Napoli defender Juan Jesus says the players have been quickly won over by coach Francesco Calzona. On debut, Calzona oversaw Napoli's 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the first-leg of their Champions League round 16 tie last night.
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