Sentences with phrase «italian clubs»

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Among the worst was the rioting that killed 39 fans at Belgium's Heysel Stadium during a 1985 match between English and Italian clubs.

I heard Manchester United wanted to sign me, some Italian clubs and German clubs.»

Liverpool holds a W9 D5 L11 record against Italian clubs and from six previous two - legged knockout ties against Italian opposition, Liverpool have won four and lost two.

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Italian football played the role of the protagonist in Europe with an astounding $ 600 million spent and some 752 players purchased by Italian clubs.

Verratti proclaims that the other two Italian clubs, Napoli and Milan will need to be watched attentively, because they have quality players like Ricardo Kaka and Mario Balotelli.

English Premier League, La Liga, German and Italian clubs monitored Nigeria international Moses Simon during Thursday's Europa League clash...

For some reason, the vanity of the refereeing designator is trying to scientifically prove he is unbiased and keeps assigning referees who are against Italian clubs.»

The Gullit, Van Basten and Rijkaard triumvirate of Dutch masters dominated not only Italian football but European football as well, so other Italian clubs try to do the same if not always to quite as impressive effect.

VIDEO: All of Messi's 12 Champions League goals against Italian clubs FC Barcelona Leo Messi will be back in the spotlight on Wednesday night and looking to add to his 12 - goal tally against Italian clubs in the UEFA Champions League.

Messi has also scored 12 times in 15 appearances against Italian clubs and seven goals in 12 games against French clubs.

Bonucci decided he wanted out but also didn't want to leave Italy, his agent had connections with Milan, they put in the highest bid among Italian clubs, and here we are.

Dynamo Kiev and Ukrainian international, Andriy Yarmolenko is being chased by all the major Italian clubs and has narrowed his choice...

It's always difficult to turn down a $ 35 million offer for Italian clubs Above all while the full force of FIFA...

As examples of Italian clubs» suffering with decisions, Agnelli also pointed to Roma, who overcame a 4 - 1 deficit to eliminate Barcelona on Tuesday, and AC Milan, who crashed out of the Europa League last month after Arsenal were awarded a controversial penalty.

Yarmolenko is being chased by a number of Italian clubs, including AC Milan, Inter Milan and AS Roma, but it's the Nerazzurri who are the closest to capturing his signature at the moment.

Juventus president Andrea Agnelli had called for the addition of video assistant referees and faulted UEFA for assigning referees who «are against Italian clubs.»

Giroud ended the campaign with a notable FA Cup winning assist for the Gunners, and it could well be his last touch in the Gunners shirt with interest from Marseille and a whole host of unnamed Italian clubs.

According to Footballscout 24, the granata are one of a number of Italian clubs on the tail of the...

In this period Italy produced the highest number of European Cup finalists and Italian clubs have reached the final of the European Cup competition on a record twenty - six different occasions, winning the title twelve times.

With the significant increases of domestic broadcast deals elsewhere in Europe, and the above mentioned matchday revenue constraints in Italy, there is a real possibility that some major Italian clubs and Money League ever presents, will be missing from future editions which may also result in them being unable to attract the top players to Italy and indeed keep hold of those stars currently plying their trade there.

Inter Milan along with a few other top Italian clubs have been experiencing a downfall as they have had to fall behind the likes of Juventus which has dominated Italy for the past decade.

Agnelli accused Oliver of bias against Italian clubs, but mostly blamed UEFA for assigning him to the game and not incorporating video assistant referees (VAR) into the Champions League for this season.

Chelsea's home record against Italian clubs is W5 D2 L2 and this is their return to Europe, of course, having not played any European games last season.

However, there have been well - publicised disagreements over the fee between the two Italian clubs, and it now appears that Juventus are signing Carlos Tevez as a replacement option.

Like other popular Italian clubs such as Napoli and Roma, Fiorentina were the result of mergers between existing urban clubs.

Similarly, his accusation that UEFA assigns referees who «are against Italian clubs» is clearly wrong, certainly in Oliver's case.

Arsenal have played 25 games against Italian clubs with the record W11 D8 L6 (W6 D4 L2 at home).

Even Berardi, who has been the club's crown jewel for several years now, seems to be be injury - ridden and unpredictable, hence why several top Italian clubs have shown reluctance to pay a high fee for him despite his ceiling.

Hardly evidence to suggest Oliver is «against Italian clubs.»

Now that both Europa and Champions league draws are completed let's look at how the Italian clubs fared and preview some...

Napoli is launching an assault on Alvaro Morata, who is also followed by Italian clubs Inter Milan and Juventus.

Entering the month, several Italian clubs had been linked with a move for Deulofeu this month; including Milan, Inter, Roma and Napoli.

The Serbian international has been heavily linked with a move away from Saints this summer, with a number of Italian clubs touted with swoops at the end of the season.

As Real Madrid prepare to face Napoli in the round of 16, we recall some of the most memorable meetings between Spanish and Italian clubs at this stage of the competition, featuring goals by Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and David Trezeguet.

With the English teams rejuvenated in Europe and the Italian clubs still aiming high, it is not going to be easy to pick the winners even after the draw for the knockout rounds have been made.

It was believed that Napoli and other Italian clubs were interested in the holding midfielder.

Marotta backed Juventus president Andrea Agnelli, who called for VAR and accused UEFA of bias against Italian clubs.

Chelsea have also offered Cuadrado to various Italian clubs.

Cuadrado is currently co-owned by the Italian clubs but it's thought the Viola will pay $ 11m for his services, and sent two young players to Udine, Sport reports.

I am sure Szczesny's agent wouldn't have been presumptive enough to be talking to other Italian clubs unless he had been given the all - clear by Wenger.

But Italian clubs besides Juve and Napoli usually don't splash cash.

Arsenal is richer than any of Italian clubs but clearly didn't have guts to do so.

If Arsenal was firm on keeping him, would these Italian clubs try to buy him?

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Spanish clubs, Italian clubs, Portuguese clubs, German clubs... all have put their heads down, rolled their sleeves up, and had a proper crack at winning the thing.

Last time I have checked the Italian clubs made much bigger signings than Arsenal.

Napoli would consider this I feel, Italian clubs hate other Italian clubs, especially the ones in Rome.

-- It could be a significant turning point for Italian clubs in Europe as they look to become competitive again, and having dominated so far in Serie A, Roma and Juve appear to be best placed to bring success on the European stage.