Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa has hit out at ex-Blues coach Antonio Conte, revealing the Italian was not loved much by the club during his time at Stamford Bridge, Afrosport reports. Costa and Conte had a strained relationship after the successful 2016-17 campaign, revealing that he had received a message from Italian tactician stating that it was time for him to leave West London. In a...
Napoli manager Antonio Conte has apologised for the early substitution of Kevin De Bruyne in the 2-0 defeat to his former club Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The game was a return for De Bruyne who left City on a free transfer in the summer but his reunion at the Etihad Stadium was cut short after he was substituted in...
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has dismissed labelling his team as one of the title contenders for this season's UEFA Champions League, Afrosport reports. The Citizens had a disappointing 2024-25 campaign by their high standards as they narrowly qualified from the league phase by finishing 22nd before losing to Real Madrid in the knockout playoffs. Expectations are higher for City this season after spending almost £360...
Romelu Lukaku has mentioned Napoli manager Antonio Conte among the four head coaches that changed his life as a football player, Afrosport reports. Both men crossed paths, first at Inter Milan, and now at Napoli, winning the Serie A on the two occasions, including last season's Scudetto. Conte's admiration for Lukaku dates back to the summer of 2017 when the Italian tactician wanted the big Belgian...
New Napoli signing Kevin de Bruyne has pointed out the key difference between his new manager, Antonio Conte and his former boss at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, Afrosport reports. The 34-year-old Belgian midfielder joined the Partenopei on a free transfer after failing to renew his contract at City, ending his 10-year association with the club, where he won 16 titles. He now unites with Conte, who...
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