Napoli get Serie A title charge back on track with victory at Lecce
Napoli extended their lead at the top of Serie A to 19 points with a 2-1 win at luckless Lecce.
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Guardiola says Walker cannot play in City’s current system
MANCHESTER, England: Kyle Walker is set to have only limited game time at Manchester City for the rest of the season because manager Pep Guardiola said the England right back is ill-equipped to play in the team’s new system. Guardiola has been playing a three-man defense, pushing one of the full backs in a central-midfield role alongside Rodri. That has been John Stones in recent weeks, meaning Walker — who isn’t as technically strong on the ball — has mostly been a substitute despite being a key member of City’s success in recent years.
Serie A: Dessers could replace injured Okereke as Cremonese continue relegation fight
Cyriel Dessers of U.S. Cremonese celebrates after scoring a goal with his team mates, including David Okereke (R) during the Serie A match between U.S. Sassuolo Calcio and US Cremonese at Mapei Stadium-Citta del Tricolore on March 6, 2023 in Reggio Emilia, Italy. (Photo: AFP)
Ademola Lookman set for 30th Atalanta appearance
Ademola Lookman of Atalanta in action during the Italian Serie A match between SS Lazio and Atalanta at Stadion Olimpico in Rome. (Photo: AFP)
Jose Mourinho offered huge £106m deal to coach Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia - Paper Round
Mourinho to be offered huge Saudi deal Spanish newspaper Marca reports that Jose Mourinho will be offered 120 million euros to take over the Saudi Arabian national team to replace Herve Renard. However, if he is not interested in taking that two-year deal, he will also have options at club level, potential replacing Rudi Garcia at Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr.
Nets lock up NBA playoff berth, Warriors and Lakers keep pressure on
LOS ANGELES: The Brooklyn Nets booked an NBA playoff berth on Friday as the Eastern Conference puzzle pieces fell into place, but suspense remained in the wild West with wins for Golden State, New Orleans and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Akanji dreaming of a Man City clean sweep to end ‘perfect season’
Manuel Akanji is hoping that Manchester City can prove their class to crown a “perfect season.”
Lens beat Strasbourg to keep pressure on PSG
PARIS: Lens claimed their fourth straight win with a 2-1 victory over Strasbourg on Friday to close the gap on Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain to just three points.