Avellino 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.

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	Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC	7	3	3	1	8	5	3	12	D D W L W
7	Benevento	7	3	2	2	10	7	3	11	D W W W L
8	Avellino	6	3	1	2	11	7	4	10	W L D W W
9	Virtus Entella	7	2	3	2	10	8	2	9	W D D W D
10	Hellas Verona	7	2	2	3	14	12	2	8	D L W L W

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