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Are we witnessing the resurgence of the Italian Serie A?
Familiar with the Premier League’s “Big 6?” Well, Italy actually have a “Big 8”and you would be surprised what they have been up to and how much damage they can do on the biggest European football stage, the UEFA Champions League. Could glory really make its way back to Italy?
Aubameyang vs Koulibaly: The fate of the furious
Napoli vs Arsenal in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final will be treated as a final by both sides. Even more interesting will be the Wakanda battle between Aubameyang and Koulibaly. Check out who we think will emerge victorious?
The pursuit of justice for racial abuse on Kalidou Koulibaly continues
Arguably the best center back in the world currently, Koulibaly has more than just his career development to focus on. As a subject of racial abuse in the Italian Serie A, he faces no easy task in dealing with the emotions that come with all that. But alas, he is not alone. Friends and fans from the Premier League and Africa are all behind the Senegalese international.
10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #7 Kalidou Koulibaly
It wouldn’t be a list without Koulibaly. The Senegalese is perhaps the most wanted defender in the world right now, and it has been great to see the global football community put their collective arms around him after his most recent bout with racism at the San Siro. With a rejected bid of £90 million by a Manchester United already this season, what’s Napoli’s asking price for ?
Is there a big club who does not want Napoli & Senegalese's Koulibaly?
Kalidou Koulibaly is now easily one of the best centre-backs in the world if not the best. His displays in the Italian Serie A, UEFA Champions League and even at the 2018 FIFA World Cup have made him a highly experienced asset bound to become the world’s most expensive defender if he switches clubs. A potential move looks imminent as the top clubs circle the 27-year-old.
UCL Matchday 3 Preview: After Salah and Co. struggled with Koulibaly, next up is the challenge of PSG's 'MEN'
The Champions League Matchday 3 is here. It’s no secret center back Koulibaly is in world’s best territory, as he prepares to rally his Napoli teammates who will look to upset PSG’s inform front line. Will the Senegalese reign supreme once more against another tough matchup?
Is Senegal's Koulibaly the best CB in Italy?
It’s now time to have that tough conversation. As the FIFPRO World XI 55 nominee list rolled out and the mountain man in charge of leading Napoli’s defence is missing yet again, just how much underrrated is the Italian Seria A based, Senegalese?
Abroad: Inter Milan chase Ghanaian midfielder, Kwadwo Asamoah
Kwadwo Asamoah may be on his way out of Juventus at the end of season.