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Napoli target Benfica star in €30m summer deal

Napoli have identified Benfica midfielder Richard Rios as their top target for the summer transfer window and have already opened talks over a potential €30 million move. Sporting director Giovanni Manna is leading negotiations as the Serie A side attempt to strengthen their midfield ahead of next season.

Why has Romelu Lukaku gone AWOL on Napoli?!

On the evening of February 28 in Verona, Romelu Lukaku came off the bench at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi to score a 96th-minute winner for Napoli against Verona with a close-range left-footed finish. It was by no means a beautiful goal - goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipo had got a hand on the ball - but it was easily one of the most significant strikes of Lukaku's entire career.

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Materazzi slams Utd over McTominay mistake

Manchester United’s decision to sanction the departure of Scott McTominay has been labelled as one of the most egregious errors in the club's recent history. The Scotland international has undergone a stunning transformation since moving to Serie A, leaving many to wonder how the Red Devils let such a talent slip through their fingers for a cut-price fee.

'We were throwing up' - Giaccherini backs 'brutal' Conte for Italy return

Former Italy winger Emanuele Giaccherini has endorsed Antonio Conte to take over the national team for a second time following Gennaro Gattuso’s resignation after a third consecutive World Cup qualification failure. The ex-Juventus man insists that the current Napoli boss possesses the unique leadership skills required to rebuild Italy’s shattered footballing reputation.

In the immediate aftermath of the dramatic events that have rocked Italian football, sources close to Juventus have confirmed that the club’s former manager is now being considered

Napoli is weighing up its options between three candidates. The Partenopei hierarchy is expected to make a decisive choice within the next 48 hours, with the shortlisted trio offering contrasting styles and experience levels. The club’s technical staff have completed detailed reports on each profile, focusing on tactical compatibility, leadership qualities and track record in high-pressure environments. Sources close to the club suggest that the final decision will prioritise long-term project fit over short-term results, a shift in philosophy that reflects Napoli’s ambition to challenge for silverware consistently rather than pursue one-off coups. The board is aware that fans and sponsors are watching closely, and it is determined to present a candidate who can unite the dressing room and inspire confidence across the city.

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Conte too intelligent for Italy job, Napoli chief suggests

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed he would allow Antonio Conte to leave the club and manage the Italian national team if requested. However, the outspoken owner doubts the move will happen, labelling the federation "completely disorganised". He believes the manager is too smart to accept the role without serious reform and a clear plan from the sport's governing body in Italy.

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Napoli president responds to Conte's links with Italy job

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has surprisingly stated he would allow Antonio Conte to take charge of the Italy national team if requested. However, the Napoli owner paired that admission with a scathing critique of the current state of Italian football governance.

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'Something needs to be done!' - Conte opens door to second Italy spell

Antonio Conte has admitted he is "flattered" by links to the Italy national team job, opening the door to a second spell managing his country. The Napoli boss suggested that systemic changes are required to fix the Azzurri following their latest World Cup qualification failure.

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Are Napoli back in the title race? Conte addresses hopes of catching Inter

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has called for realism regarding his side's Scudetto chances despite a late 1-0 victory over AC Milan moving the reigning champions into second place. While the result narrowed the gap to the Serie A summit to seven points, Conte admitted that catching Inter remains a tough task.

Allegri concedes Serie A title after AC Milan loss

Massimiliano Allegri has admitted AC Milan are no longer in the race for the Serie A title following a damaging 1-0 loss to Napoli. The Italian manager confirmed the Rossoneri have shifted their entire focus towards securing Champions League qualification, especially after resting key players like Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao backfired at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Italy: Conte throws his hat in the ring: "If I were president, I’d consider myself for the job"

The former Italy manager and current Napoli coach is in the running to return to the Italy dugout following Rino Gattuso’s departure

Lukaku warned 'consequences' await after Napoli strike

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has issued a stern warning to Romelu Lukaku, confirming that the Belgian striker will face "consequences" following a controversial decision during the international break. The former Chelsea and Inter forward elected to remain in Belgium rather than returning to Italy as requested by the club, sparking a public rift that could derail his career with the Serie A side.

A shocking decision... Allegri explains why he left Leao and Pulišić out of the squad against Napoli

Rossoneri manager praises controversial duo

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Napoli dash Milan’s Serie A hopes

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A sudden illness rules out the Napoli star from the Milan clash

A severe blow to the Conti battalion

Napoli v Milan: Hojlund a doubt, Allegri considering Fullkrug

The Rossoneri manager has tried out a surprise attacking formation ahead of the big league clash against Conte’s side

McTominay ‘isn’t Fernandes’ but would ‘love' Man Utd return

Scott McTominay swapped Manchester United for Napoli in 2024, but Gary Pallister believes the Scotland midfielder still holds a deep love for his boyhood team. Despite thriving in Italy and securing a historic Scudetto, the former defender claims the 29-year-old would welcome an Old Trafford return, while admitting he offers a different threat to captain Bruno Fernandes.

Conte clarifies his stance on coaching the Italian national team once again

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'Like any job' - De Bruyne has fallen out of love with football

Former Manchester City icon Kevin De Bruyne has admitted that his relationship with football has changed significantly. The 34-year-old has remarkably suggested that his passion for football has dwindled after spending three decades in the sport. Speaking in a revealing interview, the Napoli midfielder compared the beautiful game to a standard profession where interest naturally fades over time.

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