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Napoli defeated Atalanta 3-1 in Naples this evening as Antonio Conte’s side bounced back emphatically from their pre-break blues. Football Italia’s Player of the Match was David Neres.

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 25

Player Ratings: Napoli 3-1 Inter: Anguissa overshadows McTominay

Zambo Anguissa is Football Italia’s MVP in Napoli’s 3-1 win over Inter on Saturday. Napoli: Milinkovic-Savic 6; Di Lorenzo 6.5, Buongiorno 5.5, Juan Jesus 6.5, Spinazzola 6.5; Gilmour 5.5; Politano 6 (81′ Elmas N/A), Anguissa 7.5, De Bruyne 6 (37′ Olivera 6), McTominay 7; Neres 6.5 (81′ Lang N/A).

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 30

Juan Jesus: Napoli ‘not affected’ by De Bruyne’s reaction but Milan celebration proves one thing

Juan Jesus insists that Kevin De Bruyne’s angry reaction to being subbed off won’t affect the team, and feels Milan’s celebrations after Sunday’s game mean the Partenopei have ‘annoyed quite a few people.’ Juan Jesus spoke at a press conference on Tuesday, on the eve of a home Champions League match against Sporting CP.

Napoli News / Football Italia / September 19

Lazio forward Pedro reveals Napoli stars & fans messaged him after goal in decisive Inter draw

Lazio forward Pedro was a surprisingly decisive factor in last season’s Scudetto race, scoring twice in Lazio’s 2-2 draw with Inter in May. The Spaniard

Napoli News / Football Italia / August 30

Player Ratings: Napoli 1-0 Cagliari – Anguissa saves the day, Lucca needs time

Napoli: Meret 6; Di Lorenzo 6, Rrahmani 6, Juan Jesus 6 (68′ Buongiorno 6.5), Spinazzola 6 (80′ Olivera N/A); Lobotka 6; Politano 6.5, Anguissa 7, De Bruyne 5.5 (80′ Lang N/A), McTominay 6; Lucca 5 (75′ Ambrosino N/A).

Napoli News / Football Italia / August 2

Juan Jesus: ‘Napoli must never let our guard down again’

Brazilian defender Juan Jesus has praised Napoli’s defensive improvements and revealed how head coach Antonio Conte has instilled a winning attitude into the side.

Napoli News / Football Italia / May 30

Juan Jesus extends Napoli contract for 2025-26 season

Juan Jesus has officially signed a new contract to stay at Napoli for one more season after he helped them win the Scudetto. The defender will turn 34 next month and his current deal was due to expire on June 30.

Napoli News / Football Italia / May 26

Napoli defender Juan Jesus tells De Bruyne: ‘We are waiting for you’

Napoli defender Juan Jesus dropped a massive Kevin De Bruyne transfer hint on social media this morning, telling the Belgian ace on Instagram: ‘We are waiting for you!’ Manchester City star De Bruyne will decide on his future in the coming days, but Napoli seem the better-placed team to sign the 33-year-old on a free transfer.

Napoli News / Football Italia / May 25

Juan Jesus hits back at Inter insults: ‘Learn to accept defeat’

Napoli defender Juan Jesus sent an angry message via Instagram after receiving insults from Inter supporters. ‘I respect everyone, learn to accept defeat.’ The Partenopei secured the Serie A title on Friday night by just one point, their 2-0 victory over Cagliari ensuring that Inter could not catch them at the top of the table.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 16

Napoli confirm Juan Jesus injury verdict

Napoli released a statement confirming the injury to defender Juan Jesus, so with Alessandro Buongiorno also out, they must turn to Rafa Marin. There had already been reports that the Brazilian centre-back had sustained a potentially season-ending setback during the 3-0 victory over Empoli in Serie A on Monday evening.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 11

Kean racially abused: Juventus and Milan messages, Juan Jesus dig – reactions

Juventus and Milan were among the Serie A clubs showing support for Moise Kean after the Italian striker was racially abused on social media, while Napoli

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 12, 2024

Juan Jesus reassures Napoli fans after outburst over scary car incident

Juan Jesus has tried to smooth things over with Napoli fans after a troubled few days since his car was broken into. ‘Some things hurt me, but my anger

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 9, 2024

Picture: Napoli’s Juan Jesus shows car’s attempted theft: ‘I won’t feel safe ever again’

Napoli defender Juan Jesus took to social media to express his indignation and fear after thieves broke his car’s window in an attempt to steal it, claiming he won’t feel safe ‘ever again’ in the city.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / May 27, 2024

Napoli Defender Still Angry Over Racism Row With Inter Milan Veteran: ‘I Protected Him, He Made Me Look Like A Liar’

Napoli defender Juan Jesus remains angry over the alleged racism scandal with Inter Milan’s Francesco Acerbi in the spring. Speaking at a conference against racism in football, via FCInterNews, the Brazilian reiterated his version of events, and expressed his anger at being made to “look like a liar” in the incident.

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Napoli News / Football Italia / April 10, 2024

Napoli: Politano and Juan Jesus add to Olivera concerns for Calzona

Napoli coach Francesco Calzona was without three of his key first-team players during Wednesday afternoon’s training session, as forward Matteo Politano

Soccer News / SempreMilan / April 4, 2024

FIGC prosecutor to resume Milan investigation soon – points deduction a risk

Having closed the investigation into the Acerbi-Juan Jesus case, Giuseppe Chinè has resumed working on the various issues that have been on the table of the federal prosecutor’s office for days, starting with the file opened on AC Milan.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / April 1, 2024

Inter Milan CEO Defends Italy Veteran Amid Racism Row: ‘He’s A Man With A Capital M, Suning Want To Continue’

Inter Milan CEO Beppe Marotta feels that defender Francesco Acerbi has what it takes to move past the alleged racism scandal that has embroiled him. The Nerazzurri executive spoke to Italian broadcaster DAZN, via FCInterNews.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / March 31, 2024

Ex Inter Milan & Roma Midfielder Backs Napoli Defender’s Racial Abuse Allegations: ‘He’s A Credible Guy, He Wouldn’t Make That Up’

Former midfielder Radja Nainggolan believes the allegations that Juan Jesus made of racial abuse against Inter Milan’s Francesco Acerbi. Speaking on the “Controcalcio” Twitch stream, via FCInterNews, the Belgian stated that he knows Jesus, and does not believe that the Brazilian would make false allegations in that situation.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 30, 2024

Napoli take the knee for Juan Jesus anti-racism initiative

Napoli players took the knee, while the entire crowd shouted ‘no to racism’ as part of a series of initiatives following the decision not to charge Francesco Acerbi for alleged racist comments towards Juan Jesus.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 29, 2024

Video: Napoli release new ‘No to Racism’ clip ahead of Atalanta game

Napoli have released a new ‘No to Racism’ video clip on social media ahead of their visit from Atalanta in Serie A on Saturday, asserting that the club ‘will not stay silent’ on these sorts of issues.

Napoli News / The Cult of Calcio / March 27, 2024

Juan Jesus Mull Options After Debatable Acerbi Ruling

Francesco Acerbi has been acquitted of the accusation of racially insulting Juan Jesus. The decision is final because it can’t be appealed within the confines of sports justice.

Napoli News / The Cult of Calcio / March 26, 2024

Acerbi Cleared for Lack of Evidence in Juan Jesus Case

Francesco Acerbi has been acquitted by the sports judge Gerardo Mastandrea after being accused of hurling a racist toward Juan Jesus in the recent clash with Napoli.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / March 17, 2024

Napoli Player Ratings vs Inter: Juan Jesus Ends Nerazzurri Winning Streak

Following their respective eliminations from the Champions League, Inter and Napoli locked horns at the Giuseppe Meazza in the battle of the wounded. Inter had the upper hand in the first half and it was eventually illustrated by Matteo Darmian’s smooth opener.