Maradona’s growing fame coincided with football becoming flush with riches. It has got richer, but generations after him have built mighty walls and fortresses to insulate themselves. Footballers live in a bubble today. Maradona came to Naples in search... read more

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Napoli, who have nine points, tried and failed to break down Cagliari’s stubborn defence in a frustrating evening on Wednesday and are likely to face more of the same from promoted Brescia. read more

The Premier League leaders fell behind in the 82nd minute after Jose Callejon went down easily under pressure from Andy Robertson, before Fernando Llorente’s stoppage-time strike secured Napoli a 2-0 win. read more

The 2-0 loss to Napoli, made Liverpool the first reigning champions to lose their opening game in the competition since 1994. read more

The Reds have reached the last two Champions League finals, beating Tottenham in the Spanish capital in June after losing to Real Madrid 12 months earlier. read more

The Serie A outfit had to play their opening two league games away from home, at Fiorentina and reigning champions Juventus, due to the reconstruction of the stadium. read more

Chand has been in remarkable form this year as she recorded a gold medal earlier this year at the World University Games in Napoli. read more

Lozano was playing his first match for Napoli after sealing a £37.6 million move in summer to Italy from Dutch side PSV. read more

Ronaldo ran immediately towards the fans and made a VAR signal. He then asked the fans to wait for an imaginary replay before celebrating with his teammates. read more

The club did not say how long the 34-year-old striker’s contract was for, although Italian media reported he had signed a two-year deal. read more

Ironically it was Koulibaly whose injury-time winner had given Napoli there only victory in the Allianz Stadium under former coach Sarri in April 2018. read more

A trip to the old city of Ahmedabad was a revelation of the many meaty dishes the city has to offer, kebabs being the best of them! read more

Juergen Klopp’s side, who beat Tottenham Hotspur in June’s final to win their sixth European Cup, will also face Austria’s Salzburg and Belgian side Genk. read more

Sarri, who missed last week’s opening match at Parma but has been in constant touch with his players throughout, was widely reported to have watched a practice on the touchline on Wednesday. read more