Blooming Overview

Depleted Napoli fall to friendly defeat against Nesta's Avellino

Massimiliano Allegri saw his severely weakened side fall to a disappointing two-goal exhibition reverse against second-tier opponents at Castel Volturno. Goals from Michael Venturi and Luca Di Maggio punished the Partenopei, who were crippled by international call-ups and an extensive injury list during an unconvincing warm-up encounter on Friday.

Avellino target former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez for Nesta in Serie B

Serie B side Avellino have confirmed ongoing negotiations to sign former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez. The 35-year-old Colombia captain is open to playing in the Italian second tier due to his strong relationship with head coach Alessandro Nesta.

Sampdoria 2–1 Avellino: the match statistics

A tense first half dominated by nerves, but Sampdoria came alive in the second half to take a 2-0 lead. Biasci pulled one back late on, but the Blucerchiati secured three precious points

"Either you save yourselves or we'll kill you": the furious protest by Sampdoria fans

Sampdoria haven’t won in five matches and have once again slipped dangerously close to the relegation zone

Luca Toni attacked by ultras

The former Italy international was travelling to Avellino’s Stadio Partenio when an angry mob kicked and punched the vehicle he was in

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
6	Aurora	22	7	10	5	33	30	3	31	L D L W W
7	Guabira	22	8	6	8	34	44	-10	30	D L W L D
8	Blooming	22	6	10	6	30	23	7	28	D L D W L
9	Nacional Potosi	22	8	4	10	32	31	1	28	L D L W W
10	CDT Real Oruro	22	8	3	11	36	51	-15	27	W W L L W

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