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Scott McTominay and Matteo Politano insist Napoli must ‘focus on themselves’ in the Serie A title race, but the Scotsman also praises Romelu Lukaku: ‘He’s

Soccer News / SempreMilan / March 31

Gallery: ‘To hell with Europe’, ‘Napoli make Milan sink’ – Today’s front pages in Italy

AC Milan fell to their ninth defeat of the Serie A season last night, losing 2-1 against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Milan were the victims of yet another slow start, trailing 2-0 at half-time after goals by Matteo Politano and Romelu Lukaku.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 30

Lukaku, Meret and Politano reveal how Napoli prepared victory over Milan

Romelu Lukaku reveals Antonio Conte ‘changed approach’ to the Milan game this morning, while Alex Meret studied Santiago Gimenez penalties and Matteo Politano ‘believes’ in a Napoli Scudetto.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / February 19

Napoli planning Politano tweak to 3-5-2 formation

Antonio Conte is expected to stick with the 3-5-2 formation when Napoli face Como this weekend, but with a few tweaks to the personnel. The Partenopei were held to a third consecutive stalemate in their 2-2 draw away to Lazio.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / January 25

Napoli vs Juventus 2-1: Politano Shines in Second Half Comeback

If it still was not clear, Napoli mean business in Serie A. The Partenopei‘s second half comeback on Saturday resulted in Juventus’ first league loss this season as Napoli defended their top spot in the table from Inter’s potential assaults.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 18

Lukaku and Politano: ‘Napoli prove strength, not easy to react’

Romelu Lukaku and Matteo Politano feel Napoli ‘proved we are a strong side’ with their exciting 3-2 win away to Atalanta. ‘It was not easy to react after their equaliser.’ The Partenopei lost 3-0 at home when these sides met back in November, but after a thrilling encounter in Bergamo, they took revenge by emerging 3-2 winners this evening.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 3

Conte confirms Kvaratskhelia and Politano double blow for Napoli

Antonio Conte has confirmed that both Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Matteo Politano will be unavailable for Napoli’s top-of-the-table clash against Fiorentina

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 29

Politano: ‘Napoli must prove we deserve to be on top’

Matteo Politano wants Napoli to ‘prove we deserve’ to be the Serie A leaders as they face troubled Milan this evening. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / October 28

Kvaratskhelia and Politano to return to Napoli starting XI vs. Milan

Antonio Conte will look to his stars against AC Milan when they travel to San Siro on Tuesday, given the magnitude of the game. Tuesday’s game has the potential to be a potential title decider early in the season, given the Partenopei could all but knock Milan out of the title picture with a win.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / October 20

Napoli Star Looks Back On Inter Milan Spell: ‘I’m A Different Player Now Compared To Then’

Napoli winger Matteo Politano feels that he is a “different player” now compared to when he was at Inter Milan. The 31-year-old spoke about his time at the Nerazzurri in a press conference after Napoli’s 1-0 Serie A win over Empoli, as reported by FCInterNews.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 20

Empoli angry at Napoli penalty decision: ‘No contact’

Empoli director Roberto Gemmi complained that the decisive penalty for the Napoli victory had ‘no contact’ between the players. The match at the Stadio Castellani was very even and the hosts had the better of the first half.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / September 30

Napoli Ace Underlines His Ambition to Return to Italy Squad

Napoli winger Matteo Politano laid the groundwork for a dominant 2-0 home triumph against Monza at the Diego Maradona Stadium. The 31-year-old opened the scoring before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sealed the deal midway through the first half.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / September 29

Napoli Player Ratings vs Monza: Politano Top, Lukaku Flop

Napoli ascended to the top of the Serie A standings with a comfortable 2-0 home victory against out-of-form Monza on Sunday evening. A quick-fire first-half double from Matteo Politano and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia secured three points for Antonio Conte’s title-bidding squad.

Napoli News / Football Italia / September 21

Politano has Napoli regret after Juventus draw: ‘Extraordinary Di Gregorio save’

Matteo Politano admits Napoli could have done ‘something more’ against Juventus and says Antonio Conte has been working to ‘reignite enthusiasm.’ Juventus and Napoli collected a 0-0 draw at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday in Serie A Round 5.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 29

Politano message hints at bitterness over Italy snub

Napoli winger Matteo Politano courted controversy with his cryptic reaction to the Italy exit at EURO 2024, hinting at his irritation with being left out.

Napoli News / Football Italia / June 7

Roma interested in Napoli winger Politano – report

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Roma are interested in Napoli winger Matteo Politano. Roma are looking to strengthen their attacking department this summer, and according to Gazzetta, Napoli winger Politano is among the Giallorossi’s targets.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 5

Three Napoli doubts for Udinese as Kvaratskhelia struggles

Napoli have three major doubts ahead of their visit to Udinese in Serie A on Monday evening, including the league’s 2022-23 MVP Khvicha Kvaratshelia, whose chances of featuring are increasingly slim.

Napoli News / Football Italia / April 14, 2024

Video: Italy winger Politano scores another stunner for Napoli

Italy and Napoli winger Matteo Politano scored another stunner for the Partenopei, giving Francesco Calzona a first-half lead against Frosinone at the Stadio Maradona.

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

Napoli News / Football Italia / April 7, 2024

Video: Osimhen, Politano and Colpani stunners as Napoli and Monza score five goals in 13 minutes

It’s been a crazy game between Napoli and Monza at the U-Power Stadium, where the Partenopei and the Brianzoli scored five goals in 13 minutes, including stunners from Victor Osimhen, Matteo Politano and Andrea Colpani.

Napoli News / Football Italia / March 12, 2024

Napoli to be fined after stopping Politano interview

Napoli are set to be handed a large fine by UEFA after Aurelio De Laurentiis abruptly stopped Matteo Politano’s interview with Sky Sports Italia. La Repubblica

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / January 11, 2024

Politano Poised to Snub Saudi Offer to Stay at Napoli

Matteo Politano mulled a proposal from Saudi team Al Shabab, but he’s set to reject it and continue with Napoli. He and the club have rekindled the negotiation to extend his contract, and the outcome will likely be positive, Fabrizio Romano informs (via Il Mattino).

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 27, 2023

Napoli Winger Politano Draws Attention of Saudi Side

Matteo Politano is having his best campaign since joining Napoli, but his future is uncertain since his contract expires in 2025. The talks to extend it haven’t advanced much.