Madrid, Feb 2 (Ians) The second half of La Liga season gets underway this weekend as the fixture pile up continues in Spain.
Athletic Bilbao and Cadiz get the weekend underway on Friday night, with the home side looking for their first league win of 2023. Athletic also need to start scoring goals after having found the net just once in their five league matches since the start of the year.
The fact Cadiz won 1-0 on their last two visits to the San Mames Stadium could be a worry to the home side.
Espanyol’s recovery suffered a setback when they lost to Almeria last weekend, but Diego Martinez’s side has a chance to get back on track against a tough Osasuna. As always, Joselu will be the main threat for Espanyol, having scored 11 of their 23 league goals this season, although home fans will be keen to see some of...
Athletic Bilbao and Cadiz get the weekend underway on Friday night, with the home side looking for their first league win of 2023. Athletic also need to start scoring goals after having found the net just once in their five league matches since the start of the year.
The fact Cadiz won 1-0 on their last two visits to the San Mames Stadium could be a worry to the home side.
Espanyol’s recovery suffered a setback when they lost to Almeria last weekend, but Diego Martinez’s side has a chance to get back on track against a tough Osasuna. As always, Joselu will be the main threat for Espanyol, having scored 11 of their 23 league goals this season, although home fans will be keen to see some of...
- 2/2/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid (Spain), Feb 1 (Ians) Real Madrid on Thursday night have the chance to strengthen their position in second place in La Liga by piling some hurt on managerless Valencia.
Valencia travel to the Santiago Bernabeu with club stalwart ‘Voro’ Gonzalez in temporary charge after Gennaro Gattuso left the club ‘by mutual consent’ on Monday for a string of bad results leaving them just a point above the relegation zone.
Thursday’s match is part of the 17th round of matches in La Liga and was postponed earlier this month as the twor sides met in the semifinal of the Spanish Supercup in Saudi Arabia.
That game should give Valencia some hope of getting something from the Bernabeu, as they twice came from behind in Saudi Arabia to draw 2-2, before eventually succumbing on penalties to Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side receives Valencia after being held to a 0-0 draw by Real Sociedad,...
Valencia travel to the Santiago Bernabeu with club stalwart ‘Voro’ Gonzalez in temporary charge after Gennaro Gattuso left the club ‘by mutual consent’ on Monday for a string of bad results leaving them just a point above the relegation zone.
Thursday’s match is part of the 17th round of matches in La Liga and was postponed earlier this month as the twor sides met in the semifinal of the Spanish Supercup in Saudi Arabia.
That game should give Valencia some hope of getting something from the Bernabeu, as they twice came from behind in Saudi Arabia to draw 2-2, before eventually succumbing on penalties to Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side receives Valencia after being held to a 0-0 draw by Real Sociedad,...
- 2/1/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Jan 26 (Ians) Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid go head-to-head in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Friday (1:30am Ist) for a place in the semifinal of the Copa del Rey knockout tournament.
The Madrid derby sees Real Madrid return to their home ground for the first time since November 10 — a total of 77 days — and the return has already created some controversy, with the club sending just 334 tickets to Atletico for the match, reports Xinhua news agency.
Real Madrid go into the game after winning 2-0 away to Athletic Club Bilbao on Sunday, in a game where their effectiveness in attack was the difference against a rival that controlled much of the ball.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti is likely to bring Luka Modric and Toni Kroos back into his starting 11 for the game, although injuries to David Alaba and Dani Carvajal mean Nacho Fernandez and Ferland Mendy will continue as full backs.
The Madrid derby sees Real Madrid return to their home ground for the first time since November 10 — a total of 77 days — and the return has already created some controversy, with the club sending just 334 tickets to Atletico for the match, reports Xinhua news agency.
Real Madrid go into the game after winning 2-0 away to Athletic Club Bilbao on Sunday, in a game where their effectiveness in attack was the difference against a rival that controlled much of the ball.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti is likely to bring Luka Modric and Toni Kroos back into his starting 11 for the game, although injuries to David Alaba and Dani Carvajal mean Nacho Fernandez and Ferland Mendy will continue as full backs.
- 1/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Riyadh, Jan 10 (Ians) Real Madrid will face Valencia in the first semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday night.
The tournament, which is being played in Saudi Arabia for the third time, pits last season’s La Liga winners Real Madrid against Copa del Rey runners-up Valencia, while the Cup winners Betis and the side that finished second in La Liga, Fc Barcelona, play on Thursday night, with the final on Sunday.
Real Madrid are clear favorites to go through against Valencia despite their 2-1 defeat in Villarreal on Saturday.
Dani Carvajal has traveled with the squad to Riyadh after missing out at the weekend and could return at right back. Defender David Alaba and French international midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni will miss the tournament with calf injuries, reports Xinhua.
Alaba’s absence means that Ferland Mendy will play at left back despite a poor display at the weekend, while...
The tournament, which is being played in Saudi Arabia for the third time, pits last season’s La Liga winners Real Madrid against Copa del Rey runners-up Valencia, while the Cup winners Betis and the side that finished second in La Liga, Fc Barcelona, play on Thursday night, with the final on Sunday.
Real Madrid are clear favorites to go through against Valencia despite their 2-1 defeat in Villarreal on Saturday.
Dani Carvajal has traveled with the squad to Riyadh after missing out at the weekend and could return at right back. Defender David Alaba and French international midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni will miss the tournament with calf injuries, reports Xinhua.
Alaba’s absence means that Ferland Mendy will play at left back despite a poor display at the weekend, while...
- 1/10/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Jan 3 (Ians) Valencia coach Gennaro Gattuso has confirmed that his side will be without midfielder Nico Gonzalez for at least three months after he broke his fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot.
The defensive midfielder, who is on loan from Fc Barcelona, suffered the injury in the 79th minute of Valencia’s 2-1 defeat to Villarreal on Saturday.
He will now miss an intense part of the season in which Valencia kicks off their Copa del Rey campaign away to third tier side, La Nucia, on Tuesday, as well as traveling to the Spanish Supercup in Saudi Arabia next week, reports Xinhua news agency.
“He needs an operation in Barcelona and he will be out of action for three months,” said the Valencia coach in a press conference on Monday in which he asked the club to make a signing to cover for Gonzalez’s absence
“We have...
The defensive midfielder, who is on loan from Fc Barcelona, suffered the injury in the 79th minute of Valencia’s 2-1 defeat to Villarreal on Saturday.
He will now miss an intense part of the season in which Valencia kicks off their Copa del Rey campaign away to third tier side, La Nucia, on Tuesday, as well as traveling to the Spanish Supercup in Saudi Arabia next week, reports Xinhua news agency.
“He needs an operation in Barcelona and he will be out of action for three months,” said the Valencia coach in a press conference on Monday in which he asked the club to make a signing to cover for Gonzalez’s absence
“We have...
- 1/3/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha (Qatar), Dec 12 (Ians) Morocco are the revelation of the Qatar World Cup, becoming the first African side ever to reach the semifinals of the World Cup thanks to performances brimming with passion and defensive intensity.
Moroccan fans have given life and colour to the stands in a tournament that has at times lacked a true football atmosphere.
The stadium announcers have tended to make the biggest noise in most of the World Cup Stadiums, but that’s not the case when Morocco play, with the wave of red shirts and flags turning the last two ties into virtual ‘home’ games for Morocco.
Morocco’s progress is maybe not as big a surprise as many are making out, given that nearly all of their team plays at the highest level of European football, but there is no doubt that coach, Walid Regragui has drilled them into a formidable defensive unit.
Moroccan fans have given life and colour to the stands in a tournament that has at times lacked a true football atmosphere.
The stadium announcers have tended to make the biggest noise in most of the World Cup Stadiums, but that’s not the case when Morocco play, with the wave of red shirts and flags turning the last two ties into virtual ‘home’ games for Morocco.
Morocco’s progress is maybe not as big a surprise as many are making out, given that nearly all of their team plays at the highest level of European football, but there is no doubt that coach, Walid Regragui has drilled them into a formidable defensive unit.
- 12/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Oct 18 (Ians) There is no respite in La Liga this week as Spain’s top-flight clubs move quickly into a round of midweek fixtures on Matchday 10.
The first game will be played on Tuesday night when Sevilla, who appears to be improving since the arrival of Jorge Sampaoli, entertain Valencia.
Valencia are a much more attacking side with Gennaro Gattuso in their dugout and this promises to be an end-to-end affair with plenty of chances, reports Xinhua.
Valencia were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Elche on Saturday, while Sevilla won away in Mallorca, thanks partly to an exceptional display from goalkeeper Bono.
Athletic Club Bilbao aim to recover from their slightly unfortunate home defeat to Atletico Madrid in their visit to Getafe.
Central defender Yeray Alvarez will miss out with a slight muscle problem, with Dani Vivian replacing him, while Ander Herrera is likely to start...
The first game will be played on Tuesday night when Sevilla, who appears to be improving since the arrival of Jorge Sampaoli, entertain Valencia.
Valencia are a much more attacking side with Gennaro Gattuso in their dugout and this promises to be an end-to-end affair with plenty of chances, reports Xinhua.
Valencia were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Elche on Saturday, while Sevilla won away in Mallorca, thanks partly to an exceptional display from goalkeeper Bono.
Athletic Club Bilbao aim to recover from their slightly unfortunate home defeat to Atletico Madrid in their visit to Getafe.
Central defender Yeray Alvarez will miss out with a slight muscle problem, with Dani Vivian replacing him, while Ander Herrera is likely to start...
- 10/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Oct 14 (Ians) The ‘Clasico’ between Real Madrid and Fc Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday night is the big game of Matchday 9 in La Liga, but there are other things to keep an eye out for as well this weekend in Spain.
1. Real Madrid to twist the knife against Barca?
It has not been a good week for Barcelona after the wildly entertaining but ultimately disastrous 3-3 draw at home to Inter Milan left them needing a miracle to avoid an early exit from the Champions League for the second year running.
Real Madrid look well-placed to rub salt into the wounds, given that Carlo Ancelotti’s men are already assured of their place in the last 16 of the competition, and apart from questions over Thibaut Courtois, they will have everyone available, reports Xinhua.
Morale is high at Real Madrid, while Barcelona travel with their pride badly hurt...
1. Real Madrid to twist the knife against Barca?
It has not been a good week for Barcelona after the wildly entertaining but ultimately disastrous 3-3 draw at home to Inter Milan left them needing a miracle to avoid an early exit from the Champions League for the second year running.
Real Madrid look well-placed to rub salt into the wounds, given that Carlo Ancelotti’s men are already assured of their place in the last 16 of the competition, and apart from questions over Thibaut Courtois, they will have everyone available, reports Xinhua.
Morale is high at Real Madrid, while Barcelona travel with their pride badly hurt...
- 10/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Oct 14 (Ians) The ‘Clasico’ between Real Madrid and Fc Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday night is the big game of Matchday 9 in La Liga, but there are other things to keep an eye out for as well this weekend in Spain.
1. Real Madrid to twist the knife against Barca?
It has not been a good week for Barcelona after the wildly entertaining but ultimately disastrous 3-3 draw at home to Inter Milan left them needing a miracle to avoid an early exit from the Champions League for the second year running.
Real Madrid look well-placed to rub salt into the wounds, given that Carlo Ancelotti’s men are already assured of their place in the last 16 of the competition, and apart from questions over Thibaut Courtois, they will have everyone available, reports Xinhua.
Morale is high at Real Madrid, while Barcelona travel with their pride badly hurt...
1. Real Madrid to twist the knife against Barca?
It has not been a good week for Barcelona after the wildly entertaining but ultimately disastrous 3-3 draw at home to Inter Milan left them needing a miracle to avoid an early exit from the Champions League for the second year running.
Real Madrid look well-placed to rub salt into the wounds, given that Carlo Ancelotti’s men are already assured of their place in the last 16 of the competition, and apart from questions over Thibaut Courtois, they will have everyone available, reports Xinhua.
Morale is high at Real Madrid, while Barcelona travel with their pride badly hurt...
- 10/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Sep 29 (Ians) La Liga returns this weekend after the international break to start an intense period with no let up for the big clubs until the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in November.
On Friday night, fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao entertain Almeria looking to continue their excellent start to the campaign. The Williams brothers, Inaki and Nico, will no doubt be the centre of attention in the San Mames Stadium after making their respective international debuts with Ghana and Spain last week.
Cadiz’s smash and grab raid in Valladolid before the international break lifted some pressure off Sergio Gonzalez, but his side has a tough task when they get the ball rolling on Saturday at home to Villarreal, who are still without Spain international striker Gerard Moreno, reports Xinhua.
Valladolid’s defeat to Cadiz switched the pressure to their coach Pacheta and his side have a difficult visit to play Getafe,...
On Friday night, fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao entertain Almeria looking to continue their excellent start to the campaign. The Williams brothers, Inaki and Nico, will no doubt be the centre of attention in the San Mames Stadium after making their respective international debuts with Ghana and Spain last week.
Cadiz’s smash and grab raid in Valladolid before the international break lifted some pressure off Sergio Gonzalez, but his side has a tough task when they get the ball rolling on Saturday at home to Villarreal, who are still without Spain international striker Gerard Moreno, reports Xinhua.
Valladolid’s defeat to Cadiz switched the pressure to their coach Pacheta and his side have a difficult visit to play Getafe,...
- 9/29/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Sep 11 (Ians) Fc Barcelona went to bed as leaders of La Liga on Saturday night after a 4-0 win away to Cadiz in a match where a big part of the drama was in the stands.
The game had to be stopped in the 81st minute when a Cadiz supporter suffered a supposed heart attack and received emergency treatment before being evacuated to hospital, causing a delay of over half an hour.
Barca were leading 2-0 when the game had to be halted thanks to second-half goals from Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski. Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele scored two more after the match was restarted.
Atletico Madrid enjoyed a relatively comfortable 4-1 win at home to Celta Vigo, reports Xinhua.
Angel Correa’s sixth-minute goal separated the two sides after a relatively even first half, but Atletico took control after the break when Rodrigo de Paul scored from Koke’s knockdown.
The game had to be stopped in the 81st minute when a Cadiz supporter suffered a supposed heart attack and received emergency treatment before being evacuated to hospital, causing a delay of over half an hour.
Barca were leading 2-0 when the game had to be halted thanks to second-half goals from Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski. Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele scored two more after the match was restarted.
Atletico Madrid enjoyed a relatively comfortable 4-1 win at home to Celta Vigo, reports Xinhua.
Angel Correa’s sixth-minute goal separated the two sides after a relatively even first half, but Atletico took control after the break when Rodrigo de Paul scored from Koke’s knockdown.
- 9/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Sep 9 (Ians) Matchday five of La Liga gives no let-up for some of the big teams with European commitments, while two coaches’ jobs could well be on the line in the case of a heavy defeat.
The weekend begins on Friday night with newly-promoted Girona and Valladolid going head-to-head.
Saturday’s first game sees a much-changed Valencia visit Rayo Vallecano’s Vallecas Stadium.
Valencia have a totally different attitude to the team that looked to foul and time-waste their way to results last season under Jose Bordalas, and the positive attitude under new coach Gennaro Gattuso was evident as they thrashed Getafe 5-1 last weekend, reports Xinhua. Jose Luis Gaya is also back for Valencia after missing the start of the season through injury.
Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui survived a Board meeting after his side’s 4-0 defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday. That defeat followed a 3-0 loss to Barca,...
The weekend begins on Friday night with newly-promoted Girona and Valladolid going head-to-head.
Saturday’s first game sees a much-changed Valencia visit Rayo Vallecano’s Vallecas Stadium.
Valencia have a totally different attitude to the team that looked to foul and time-waste their way to results last season under Jose Bordalas, and the positive attitude under new coach Gennaro Gattuso was evident as they thrashed Getafe 5-1 last weekend, reports Xinhua. Jose Luis Gaya is also back for Valencia after missing the start of the season through injury.
Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui survived a Board meeting after his side’s 4-0 defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday. That defeat followed a 3-0 loss to Barca,...
- 9/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Sep 2 (Ians) The fourth round of matches in La Liga kicks off the day after the summer transfer window closes and marks the start of an intense fortnight with four games for teams playing in Europe.
The weekend gets under way in Vigo on Friday night as Celta take on Cadiz, who are rock bottom of the table with three defeats in three games and without a goal following their 4-0 defeat at home to Athletic Bilbao on Monday.
The teams in Champions League action all play on Saturday, with Sevilla’s home game against Fc Barcelona one of three fascinating matches.
Barca travel after morale-boosting wins against Real Sociedad and Real Valladolid, while Sevilla have just one point from their first three games of the campaign, and pressure is starting to mount on coach Julen Lopetegui.
While Xavi Hernandez isn’t likely to make many changes to the...
The weekend gets under way in Vigo on Friday night as Celta take on Cadiz, who are rock bottom of the table with three defeats in three games and without a goal following their 4-0 defeat at home to Athletic Bilbao on Monday.
The teams in Champions League action all play on Saturday, with Sevilla’s home game against Fc Barcelona one of three fascinating matches.
Barca travel after morale-boosting wins against Real Sociedad and Real Valladolid, while Sevilla have just one point from their first three games of the campaign, and pressure is starting to mount on coach Julen Lopetegui.
While Xavi Hernandez isn’t likely to make many changes to the...
- 9/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid (Spain), Aug 25 (Ians) Once again the third round of matches in La Liga will be played over four days this weekend, due to the summer heat and the TV schedules, with four teams going into the weekend looking to preserve their perfect starts to the campaign.
The weekend opens with Girona at home to Celta Vigo. Celta travel after losing 4-1 at home to Real Madrid, but after playing much better than the result implies. They have also had two more days to prepare than Girona, who produced an impressive 3-1 win over Getafe on Monday, but only have four days between matches.
Something has to give in the Benito Villamarin Stadium in Friday’s late kickoff as Betis and Osasuna both defend their 100 percent starts to the season. The fact Betis have been forced to sell defender Marc Bartra and still not been able to inscribe six players...
The weekend opens with Girona at home to Celta Vigo. Celta travel after losing 4-1 at home to Real Madrid, but after playing much better than the result implies. They have also had two more days to prepare than Girona, who produced an impressive 3-1 win over Getafe on Monday, but only have four days between matches.
Something has to give in the Benito Villamarin Stadium in Friday’s late kickoff as Betis and Osasuna both defend their 100 percent starts to the season. The fact Betis have been forced to sell defender Marc Bartra and still not been able to inscribe six players...
- 8/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Aug 16 (Ians) Real Betis, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal share the leadership of La Liga following the first round of matches, after the three sides kicked off the season with 3-0 wins.
Betis beat Elche after their job was made much easier by the sending off of Elche defender John Chetauya after just 15 minutes for a professional foul on Aitor Ruibales.
Borja Iglesias opened the scoring for Betis in the 27th minute, and last season’s top scorer Juanmi kicked off the season with two goals in the 38th and 59th minutes, as the home side enjoyed an easy win, reports Xinhua.
Alvaro Morata celebrated his return to Atletico Madrid from Juventus with two goals as his side opened the season with a 3-0 win away to Getafe.
Joao Felix supplied both assists for Morata, before Antoine Griezmann completed the scoring with a left-foot shot with 15 minutes left to play.
Betis beat Elche after their job was made much easier by the sending off of Elche defender John Chetauya after just 15 minutes for a professional foul on Aitor Ruibales.
Borja Iglesias opened the scoring for Betis in the 27th minute, and last season’s top scorer Juanmi kicked off the season with two goals in the 38th and 59th minutes, as the home side enjoyed an easy win, reports Xinhua.
Alvaro Morata celebrated his return to Atletico Madrid from Juventus with two goals as his side opened the season with a 3-0 win away to Getafe.
Joao Felix supplied both assists for Morata, before Antoine Griezmann completed the scoring with a left-foot shot with 15 minutes left to play.
- 8/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Aug 12 (Ians) The 2022-23 La Liga season kicks off in Spain this weekend with some subtle changes to rules and the uncertainty over the effects of a pre-season break for the World Cup finals will cause.
Referees have been told to clamp down on time wasting and add on extra time if needed and (in theory) they should also alter their interpretation of handball in the penalty area, with only clear infractions given as penalties.
The first three rounds of matches won’t have midday or mid-afternoon games due to the probability of hot weather and the season kicks off just as temperatures appear to be easing after the hottest summer on record in Spain, reports Xinhua.
There is also some uncertainty over which players will be able to play in the opening weekend, with several clubs (among them Fc Barcelona) struggling to meet La Liga’s tough financial...
Referees have been told to clamp down on time wasting and add on extra time if needed and (in theory) they should also alter their interpretation of handball in the penalty area, with only clear infractions given as penalties.
The first three rounds of matches won’t have midday or mid-afternoon games due to the probability of hot weather and the season kicks off just as temperatures appear to be easing after the hottest summer on record in Spain, reports Xinhua.
There is also some uncertainty over which players will be able to play in the opening weekend, with several clubs (among them Fc Barcelona) struggling to meet La Liga’s tough financial...
- 8/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Rome, May 28 (Ians) Juventus announced the appointment of Massimiliano Allegri for a second stint on Friday having parted company with Andrea Pirlo after the Italian club failed to win the Serie A for the first time in 10 seasons.
The Turin club had won nine league titles in a row but could only finish fourth in Pirlo's sole campaign in charge as Inter Milan took the championship. Now Allegri, who won five Serie A titles from 2015 to 2019 before surprisingly being fired, has returned, Dpa reports.
"Massimiliano Allegri is the Juventus manager once more. Allegri finds a bench that he knows very well, a club that he loves and that loves him back, as today a new journey begins together, towards new goals," said Juventus in a statement.
Juve president Andrea Agnelli's decision to axe Allegri two years ago stunned many after the 53-year-old also ended up as Champions League runner-up...
The Turin club had won nine league titles in a row but could only finish fourth in Pirlo's sole campaign in charge as Inter Milan took the championship. Now Allegri, who won five Serie A titles from 2015 to 2019 before surprisingly being fired, has returned, Dpa reports.
"Massimiliano Allegri is the Juventus manager once more. Allegri finds a bench that he knows very well, a club that he loves and that loves him back, as today a new journey begins together, towards new goals," said Juventus in a statement.
Juve president Andrea Agnelli's decision to axe Allegri two years ago stunned many after the 53-year-old also ended up as Champions League runner-up...
- 5/28/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Ronaldinho, Gennaro Gattuso, Jamie Carragher and Hernan Crespo are to appear in an ambitious soccer documentary series as broadcasters around the world are gearing up for the World Cup this summer. British production Zig Zag has teamed up with Infinity Creative Media, the Chinese-backed production company chaired by British TV grandee Michael Grade, to produce The Football Show, a six-part series about the sport. The pair are developing the series for linear broadcasters…...
- 3/26/2018
- Deadline TV
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West Ham United have signed AC Milan’s combative midfielder Antonio Nocerino on loan for the rest of the season.
The 28-year-old has 15 caps for Italy and once drew comparisons to Rossoneri great Gennaro Gattuso, but has been in and out of the side under Max Allegri and successor Clarence Seedorf this term.
Nocerino’s arrival at the Hammers comes after Milan agreed to sign Michael Essien from Chelsea. This move thus left Nocerino surplus to requirements at the San Siro.
Fans of English football may remember Nocerino from Euro 2012. He converted one of the penalties in Italy’s shootout quarter-final win over the Three Lions. Nocerino also counts Juventus and Palermo as former clubs.
In other West Ham news, the East London outfit have had a reported £3.5 million bid for Championship top scorer and Leeds United captain Ross McCormack rejected.
Sky Sports are also reporting...
West Ham United have signed AC Milan’s combative midfielder Antonio Nocerino on loan for the rest of the season.
The 28-year-old has 15 caps for Italy and once drew comparisons to Rossoneri great Gennaro Gattuso, but has been in and out of the side under Max Allegri and successor Clarence Seedorf this term.
Nocerino’s arrival at the Hammers comes after Milan agreed to sign Michael Essien from Chelsea. This move thus left Nocerino surplus to requirements at the San Siro.
Fans of English football may remember Nocerino from Euro 2012. He converted one of the penalties in Italy’s shootout quarter-final win over the Three Lions. Nocerino also counts Juventus and Palermo as former clubs.
In other West Ham news, the East London outfit have had a reported £3.5 million bid for Championship top scorer and Leeds United captain Ross McCormack rejected.
Sky Sports are also reporting...
- 1/25/2014
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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