by Dewa Nugraha on July 25, 2011
Disappointed with the contribution of their Portuguese keeper, Eduardo, who has been sent to Benfica this summer, Genoa confirmed that they are seriously eying a new quality goalie for the new season and the likes of Sebastian Frey along with Salvatore Sirigu becomes the top candidates.
The revealing of those two names are more than just media speculation as the Griffonne’s president, Enrico Preziosi, already confirmed the club’s interest on the two keepers adding that one of them could arrive by the end of the week.
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by Dewa Nugraha on June 27, 2011
In a very twisted transfer saga, Italian international defender, Domenico Criscito, is finally leaving Genoa for Zenit St Petersburg’s instead of accepting Napoli’s offer, despite the latter being the player’s home town team.
According to the Russian club’s official site, Criscito has accepted the club’s proposal and sign a five year deal worth around 2,8 million Euro per-season, which is definitely a pretty good offer for the 24-years-old defender. Read more... (284 words, 1 image, estimated 1:08 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on June 9, 2011
After recently confirming that their star defender, Domenico Criscito, is allowed to leave the club int the summer, Genoa have now stated that the left back is very close in joining last season’s third place team, Napoli, after both parties agreed on the fee required.
The news was revealed by the Griffone’s president, Enrico Preziosi, who revealed that the Partenopei have agreed on paying 6 million Euro for Criscito in a co-ownership status and in the future the Southern Italian club can buy the other half for an already agreed amount. Read more... (512 words, 1 image, estimated 2:03 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on June 3, 2011
Genoa’s unique method in doing transfer keeps on flowing as after they already released Rafinha and Kevin Prince Boateng, the Griffone are ready to part ways with another popular name, Domenico Criscito.
The news regarding the potential defender’s departure was revealed by the club’s president, Enrico Preziosi, who stated that the player has been staying in the club for quite a while and moving away next summer is the best option for a talent like Criscito. Read more... (315 words, 1 image, estimated 1:16 mins reading time)
Lazio and Milan both scored four goals today on the way to recording impressive victories.
Lazio’s 4-2 won over Genoa snapped a run of three successive losses and took them above Udinese into fourth, and the all important final Champions League spot.
Lazio got off to a great start when Giuseppe Biava put them ahead inside of the opening 10 minutes, But Rodrigo Palacio hit back five minutes later for Genoa to ensure both sides entered the break on level terms. Read more... (242 words, 1 image, estimated 58 secs reading time)
by David on April 30, 2011
Substitute Giampaolo Pazzini scored twice in stoppage time as Inter downed Cesena 2-1 to keep their faint hopes of the Serie A title alive.
Igor Budan gave the hosts the lead when he side-footed home from Luca Ceccarelli’s cross on 56 minutes, but in the second minute of stoppage time Pazzini flicked in Samuel Eto’o's left-wing cross connected with a superb flick to draw the Nerazzurri level.
And with 20 seconds remaining in the game, Maicon delivered a superb cross into the box for Pazzini to head powerfully beyond Francesco Antonioli and take an unlikely three points. Read more... (207 words, 2 images, estimated 50 secs reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on April 29, 2011
Having a very disappointing campaign this season with Inter Milan, Argentinian international, Diego Milito is recently being rumored by the Italian press to reunite again with his old club, Genoa.
However, this rumors has now been squashed away by the Griffone’s president himself, Enrico Preziosi, who stated that getting Milito is not possible for his club adding that it’s merely science fiction stuffs made up by the media. Read more... (332 words, 2 images, estimated 1:20 mins reading time)
by David on April 18, 2011
Napoli’s title hopes are all but over after they shockingly lost 2-1 at home to Udinese.
Napoli, who had won their last four league matches to climb back into the title race, were undone by strikes from Gökhan Inler (55) and former Napoli forward Germán Denis (61). Although Giuseppe Mascara pulled a goal back in added time, Napoli’s night was summed up when Edinson Cavani’s penalty was saved by Samir Handanovič.
Napoli are six points back of leaders AC Milan with five games to go. A lead that I cannot see Milan throwing away. Read more... (234 words, estimated 56 secs reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on February 20, 2011
Surprises never seems to stop happening in Serie A as this weekend shocking results arrives for two big clubs, Juventus and As Roma, that suffered defeats in their latest league matches this weekend.
The Bianconeri suffered a 2-0 defeat against relegation battler Lecce, while the Giallorossi received their fourth loss in a row after the capital club surrender a three goal lead against Genoa. Read more... (751 words, 2 images, estimated 3:00 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on February 6, 2011
Eying to get back on winning ways after being held against Lazio in the midweek, Ac Milan disappointingly lose another ground in the competition after picking another draw against Genoa despite leading first through Alexandre Pato’s goal.
Despite dominating the game, one lack of concentration at the back right in the dying minute of the first half cost all the three points for the Rossoneri as Floro Flores managed to equalize after springing the offside trap. Read more... (602 words, 2 images, estimated 2:24 mins reading time)
