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3 days ago
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Ancelotti chooses son Davide as Brazil assistant coach
Davide Ancelotti will rejoin his father, Carlo Ancelotti, as assistant head coach of the Brazil national team, the CBF have confirmed. Davide Ancelotti, who has spent the last nine years working as an assistant coach under his father, will be part of the Brazil national team backroom staff as they wade prepare for the 2026 World Cup next summer. Advertisement The Ancelotti father-and-son duo has been in effect since Carlo was in charge of Bayern Munich in 2016-17. The pair have also worked together at Napoli, Everton and for the last four years at Real Madrid. SHANGHAI, CHINA – JULY 19: Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Bayern Muenchen tolks to his son and assistent coach Davide prior to the Audi Football Summit 2017 match between Bayern Muenchen and Arsenal FC at Shanghai Stadium during the Audi Summer Tour 2017 on July 19, 2017 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images) Together, they have won one Bundesliga title and two DFL Super Cups with Bayern, as well as two Champions League titles, two LaLiga titles, a Copa del Rey, two Spanish Super Cups, two UEFA Super Cups, one FIFA Club World Cup and an Intercontinental Cup. Davide Ancelotti had also been linked with a move to join Scottish giants Rangers as head coach, and had also been tipped for the Como job in Serie A in the event that Cesc Fabregas left this summer, which is now unlikely to happen. Brazil welcome Davide Ancelotti to coaching staff NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 19: Carlo Ancelotti coach of SSC Napoli and his son Davide assistant coach of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Hellas Verona at Stadio San Paolo on October 19, 2019 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by) 'The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is pleased to announce that Davide Ancelotti will arrive in São Paulo over the weekend to join the coaching staff of the Brazilian National Team,' a statement from the CBF read. Advertisement 'Son of Carlo Ancelotti, Davide is Italian, 35 years old and will be one of the assistant coaches of the National Team. He started his career as an assistant in 2015 and has played for Napoli, Everton, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. 'With a solid academic background in sports science, he has a PRO license from FIFA and arrives to contribute to the team's preparation for the next international challenges. VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN – APRIL 13: Assistant Manager of Real Madrid, looks on prior to the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Mendizorroza on April 13, 2025 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel) 'The arrival of Davide Ancelotti to the National Team represents another step by the CBF in the search for innovation and technical improvement. His international experience and training methodologies will be fundamental for the development of the players and for building an even more competitive team. 'The CBF welcomes Davide Ancelotti and trusts that his presence will be an important reinforcement in the Brazilian team's journey towards its goals.'
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4 days ago
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Mertens makes De Bruyne joke as he is honoured by Napoli
Mertens makes De Bruyne joke as he is honoured by Napoli Former Napoli star Dries Mertens was named an honorary citizen of Naples today and hinted his love for the city helped convince Kevin De Bruyne to follow suit. A true legend for the Partenopei, he wore the jersey from 2013 to 2022, before leaving as a free agent for a new experience at Galatasaray when he was not offered a new contract. Advertisement He named his son Ciro, after his own very Neapolitan nickname, and today they were all back to see him be given the keys to the city. VIDEO NM – Mertens cittadino onorario di Napoli @D_Mertens_10 — Napoli Magazine (@napolimagazine) June 6, 2025 Napoli is home for Mertens NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 28: Dries Mertens of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and SS Lazio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 28, 2021 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by) 'We arrived 12 years ago to a club where I loved playing and a city where I became one of you. This is why I am here,' Mertens told reporters outside the ceremony. 'This is why we kept the house, because when we come 'home' that is here. I've been here a few days already, been enjoying the weather, the food, going out on the boat. 'What this city gave me was my personality, a son, it is home.' Mertens was greeted by Tommy Starace, the legendary Napoli kit man and espresso maker who has been at the club since before Diego Armando Maradona's day. Mertens + Tommy Starace: LA COPPIA CHE SCOPPIA 🤩 'Come sei bello mamma mia!': ed è subito show a Maschio Angioino 💙#SSCNapoli #Mertens #TommasoStarace — Spazio Napoli (@Spazio_Napoli) June 6, 2025 Advertisement The striker celebrated his 38th birthday last month and has reached the end of his contract with Galatasaray, so when it comes to the future, it probably won't be playing for Napoli again. 'We'll see what happens next, I haven't made a decision yet.' The Belgium international and current Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku love Naples so much that they helped convince De Bruyne to join them after his Manchester City contract was allowed to run down. 'When people tell me they are going on vacation to Ibiza or whatever, I tell them no, go to Ischia, go to Capri.' Did you say that to De Bruyne? 'Well… I cannot answer that,' laughed Mertens. Advertisement Another former Napoli player is his current teammate at Galatasaray, namely Victor Osimhen, although his departure was rather more bitter. 'They had some problems that I did not talk to him about, but I am glad he was with us at Galatasaray, because he helped us win the title and is a great player. 'Now I hope they can resolve the situation and find an agreement to go their separate ways,' concluded Mertens.
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5 days ago
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Galatasaray create Osimhen problem for Napoli and Al-Hilal
Victor Osimhen is about to head into another row with Napoli, because while the club demands €75m, he is leaning towards a Galatasaray stay for one very simple reason. The striker had already joined Galatasaray last summer because the transfer window had closed in most European football markets and nobody was prepared to pay the figure either of them wanted. Advertisement It was meant to be a temporary loan so that he could get regular playing time and his transfer value wouldn't drop too much. Victor Osimhen Galatasaray (Photo by) That worked, as he scored 37 goals with eight assists in 41 competitive appearances for the Turkish team. Now the pair are set to clash again, because while Napoli rejected the €65m plus bonuses offer from Al-Hilal and are holding out for his €74m release clause, Osimhen is resisting too. Osimhen wants Champions League football NAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 28: Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli shows his disappointment after the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma – Serie A TIM at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 28, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by) According to Fabrizio Romano, Sky Sports Deutschland and Turkish transfer expert Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, Osimhen would rather accept a slightly lower salary and stay at Galatasaray if it means playing in the Champions League next season. Advertisement This is a problem because while they might be able to offer €21m in wages, the transfer fee is still well below that €75m mark. Both had been hoping that Premier League clubs would step in, but just like last summer, they have been curiously shy about coming forward with big offers. Nigeria's forward #9 Victor Osimhen reacts during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 quarter-final football match between Nigeria and Angola at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on February 2, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images) Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and more are all looking at other candidates first. It is a recipe for another tense summer where Osimhen and Napoli both stand firm trying to defend their own very different interests.
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29-05-2025
- Business
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🚨 Future settled: What's next for Conte and Napoli
After the speculations about Antonio Conte's possible departure from SSC Napoli became louder in recent weeks, there is now certainty. The successful coach will remain at the sidelines of the Neapolitans. This was announced by the Italian champion via 'X'. Con Te 𝑨𝑮𝟒𝑰𝑵!💙 #ProudToBeNapoli #AG4IN — Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) May 29, 2025 Conte's time at SSC has been crowned with success. The Neapolitans became Italian champions and under the 55-year-old, they achieved 2.15 points per game. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. 📸 ISABELLA BONOTTO - AFP or licensors
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29-05-2025
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Napoli confirm Conte will stay for 2025-26 season
Antonio Conte has agreed to remain at Napoli and began planning for next season after today's meeting with President Aurelio De Laurentiis, confirmed the patron. The coach had been eager to move on after just one campaign where he pipped Inter to the Serie A title by a single point. NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 23: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of Napoli, kisses the Serie A TIM Scudetto title trophy after his team's victory in the Serie A match between Napoli and Cagliari at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 23, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by) However, the open top bus parade, with pressure from players, fans, staff and his own family seemingly pushed Conte to change his mind. Advertisement President De Laurentiis also promised to invest in reinforcing the squad, as well as working on the training pitches that the staff had blamed for numerous injuries. Conte is expected to receive a higher salary, but the same basic contract structure. Conte convinced to stay on at Napoli NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 26: SSC Napoli players and Antonio Conte show the Scudetto trophy during the parade on the seafront on May 26, 2025 in Naples, Italy. SSC Napoli players on the open-top bus in parade along the Naples seafront celebrate the Scudetto victory. (Photo by) They were expected to have another meeting on Friday, but instead it was brought forward to this evening. Conte, De Laurentiis, director Giovanni Manna and CEO Andrea Chiavelli were filmed leaving the event together, driving off to dinner. #SerieA | @sscnapoli, terminato l'incontro tra #Conte e la dirigenza: l'allenatore ha confermato la volontà di restare e si è iniziato a parlare di programmi per la prossima stagione. @SkySport — Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) May 29, 2025 After that, De Laurentiis announced via X (formerly Twitter) that they were setting out plans for the 2025-26 campaign. Advertisement 'Full steam ahead, stronger than ever!' The President has always preferred to break the news himself via social media when there are big new signings or arrivals, doing so before the club releases a formal statement. Napoli have already lined up one reinforcement, agreeing personal terms with Kevin De Bruyne as a free agent after he left Manchester City. Juventus had hoped to bring Conte back to the club, but he has decided to aim even higher at Napoli.
