Napoli chairman says team's home stadium is a 'dump'
MILAN :Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis on Friday called their home ground "a dump," arguing that the club needs a modern stadium to boost revenue and improve the fan experience.
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Real Madrid and Barcelona seek LaLiga solace after European setbacks
MADRID: LaLiga pacesetters Real Madrid and Barcelona will aim to bounce back from midweek Champions League setbacks as they return to LaLiga action this weekend, looking to rebuild confidence ahead of a two-week international break. Leaders Real, who have 30 points after 11 matches, hold a five-point lead over second-placed Barcelona. However, inconsistency against stronger opponents has led to criticism of manager Xabi Alonso’s rotation policy, and the team will look to steady the ship when they visit local rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas on Sunday. Real suffered a humbling 1-0 defeat at Liverpool on Tuesday, with Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois delivering a stellar performance to prevent a heavier loss. Despite his heroics, the defeat highlighted concerns about Real’s ability to compete at the highest level in Europe. The result dampened the optimism generated by their hard-fought 2-1 El Clasico victory over visiting Barca two weeks ago. Alonso, who took over from Carlo Ancelotti in May, has guided Real to 18 wins in 21 matches across all competitions. However, defeats by Paris St.
Real Madrid and Barcelona seek LaLiga solace after European setbacks
MADRID :LaLiga pacesetters Real Madrid and Barcelona will aim to bounce back from midweek Champions League setbacks as they return to LaLiga action this weekend, looking to rebuild confidence ahead of a two-week international break.
Napoli's top spot under threat as chasing pack close in
Champions Napoli top Serie A but in a close battle at the summit anything less than a win at Bologna this weekend could see them slip as low as fourth with a chasing trio ready to pounce.
Barcelona's Flick happy to see Yamal back in form at Brugge but urges caution over injury
BRUGES, Belgium :Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said he was happy to see Lamine Yamal back in form but cautioned that he must continue to manage his groin injury after the teenager inspired a 3-3 Champions League draw with Club Brugge on Wednesday.
Atletico defender Le Normand sidelined with knee injury
Atletico Madrid defender Robin Le Normand suffered a high-grade injury to the back of his left knee during their 3-1 Champions League win over Union Saint-Gilloise, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday.
Man City win as Inter stay perfect, Barca held in Champions League
PARIS: Manchester City eased to a 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday to stay unbeaten in the Champions League and Inter Milan kept up their perfect start, while Barcelona salvaged a point at Club Brugge.
Schick on target as Leverkusen beat Benfica 1-0
LISBON :Bayer Leverkusen's Patrik Schick came off the bench to grab the only goal of the game in a 1-0 away win over Benfica on Wednesday that condemned Jose Mourinho's side to their fourth straight defeat in this season's Champions League group stage.