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Until giornata 17 Serie A 2015/16, Napoli made by Maurizio Sarri was ranked third behind Inter Milan and Fiorentina. Napoli just one point behind Inter in top spot.


Napoli success entrenched at the top could not be separated from the contribution of Gonzalo Higuain, who according Sarri is the best striker in the world.


In Serie A this season, Higuain had to carve 16 goals and two assists in 17 appearances. The Argentine striker was always a mainstay Napoli in the front row and almost never disappoints.


"Higuain is the best striker in the world. He always played with tremendous intensity," said Sarri quoted as saying by Gazzetta World.


Higuain is currently leading the list of top scorer in Serie A 2015/16. He excelled six goals on Nikola Kalinic(Fiorentina) and Eder(Sampdoria). Later, he also mentioned as the main target for Bayern Munich next season.


Napoli engine itself red-hot after a 3-1 victory at Atalanta. Sarri quite disappointed that this momentum should be stopped by the winter break.


"We've scored a lot of goals, despite suffering at some point. However, statistics show that we always play good football," said Sarri.


"I prefer to play right now. However, this winter break will not be a problem. My players are all professionals," he concluded.


Napoli's first game after the turn of the year is to entertain Torino. The match was played January 7, 2016 in San Paolo

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Real Madrid could lose Mariano Diaz, top scorer Madrid Castilla, who so far has made 11 goals in the team.


According to a report revealed by the US, the Los Blancos until now has not met the 22-year-old to discuss his future. Whereas on 1 January next, a potential figure is entitled to negotiate with other La Liga clubs - given the current contract will expire in June 2016.


Martinez himself has been trying to get a new contract of Madrid since last summer. However, a higher priority club Borja Mayoral, although in the end, unexpectedly Martinez was able to make 11 goals and became the foundation of Castilla team so far.


If it is not extended his contract by Madrid, Martinez got plenty of options to resume his career. In October, he was linked with several top English clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.


Meanwhile, Madrid's first team itself is still sitting third in the La Liga standings and two points behind leader Barcelona.

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Inter Milan reportedly still hoping to bring in Andrea Pirlo from New York City FC this winter. Inter want to borrow the former of AC Milan and Juventus.


Reported Sportmediaset, Pirlo has been offered a contract duration of six months. Now, Inter just waiting for a response from the players concerned.


Pirlo, who played for Inter period 1998-2001. The Nerazzurri took the creativity of the Italian veteran players to be more competitive in the second round of Serie A 2015/16.


According to some Italian media, Inter have prepared alternatives if Pirlo rejected their proposal and decided to remain in MLS. The alternative is Lucas Biglia.


Biglia was captain of Lazio, the team that just beat them 1-2 at the Giuseppe Meazza. For Biglia, the price is quite expensive, ie around € 18 million.

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Former Liverpool player, Jamie Carragher claimed, if Manchester United really appoint Jose Mourinho then it will turn off the history of Manchester United.

Carragher history is certainly not historical achievement trophy at Old Trafford, but the history is pandit Sky Sports is the history that Manchester United always bear young stars from their academy.

Speaking in the event SkySports Monday Night Football, Carragher has revealed that he remains confident Mourinho will lead to success at Manchester United, but on the other side of the club's policy will be the potential of the academy itself will die.

"Mouriho is going to win the trophy. But on the other hand, he was so good with young players, playing attractive football. He does not like it," he said.

"They will actually forget some of the principles that have made the club as to what they were in the 50 to 60 years. All because they are desperate to feel the trophy again," he said.

Mourinho himself is the middle name was widely linked with Manchester United as a replacement for Louis van Gaal.

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Manchester United concerned about the safety of Louis van Gaal, so they decided to give extra security to the Dutch manager.


Van Gaal himself to feel the pressure of an increasingly large at United, the club after swallowing three successive defeats in the last three games, after the collapse of Norwich City 1-2 last week. Even after the duel at Old Trafford ended, most fans of the Red Devils compact teased Van Gaal and some even asked for it to be replaced by Jose Mourinho.


It was apparently fishing concerns of the United. According to a report revealed by The Sun, the club will provide extra escort to the boss in the game against Chelsea on 28 December, in the case if the supporters club to commit acts of violence on Van Gaal.



security becomes quite important in football these days. It may be that United want to learn from the case of Lionel Messi, who was spat upon by fans of River Plate when he was at the airport in Narita, Tokyo, along with Barcelona recently.


Back to United, the club is based at Old Trafford also was said to have held talks with Mourinho, Chelsea manager who was fired last week, to persuade Portugal boss replaces Van Gaal at the end of the season.


Thus, the pressure felt by LVG certainly going bigger and bigger, ahead of the duel against the Blues.

The top of the Premier League standings is not expected to make Leicester City feel depressed. Vadry Jamie and his friends have to keep playing this season enjoy walking.


The exclamation uttered by Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri. Italian coach requested a position in the standings does not necessarily make the players perform under pressure.


"Last season they played with the pressure but not for this season," Ranieri open.


"I think they enjoy with the current conditions and will continue to go on. If we make something special then it was a miracle. If it does not make any: still enjoy and continue to play," he continued.


The Foxes currently lead the Premier League standings with a collection of 38 points, ahead of Arsenal below them with 33 points. In addition, Jamie Vardy also leads the scoring charts with 15 goals collection.


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David Silva said that the game against Arsenal will not determine who would go on to win the Premier League this season.


Manchester City will face the Gunners in the Premier League competition tonight. Many people think of both teams as the club that has the greatest chance to be the best in Britain at the end of the season.


But Silva refused to make predictions that are too ambitious about the match.


"Arsenal is our toughest rival, and this is an important game, but will not determine anything," said Silva in the Daily Mail.


"Obviously, Arsenal is a team that could be a champion. With the players they have, they have everything to be a champion.


"For us, this will only mean a victory. When you win, you will feel confident and you will have a lot of experience to be able to win the title."

AC Milan meet the host, Frosinone in Serie A last game before entering the Christmas holidays and winter.Sinisa Mihajlovic's forces won 4-2.


Milan finally came back to win after being invariably draw in his last two games in Serie A (0-0 vs Carpi, 1-1 vs Verona). According to Miha, this will be a wonderful Christmas for Milan.


"Since the defeated Napoli, we played well. We won seven times in 12 official matches, four draws and only one defeat against Juventus. It is true that we should win against Verona and Carpi. With four points, we would have been in the top flight. However, we still have time to recover, "said Miha told Football Italia.


"With hard work and the return of the injured players, we can perform better. Most importantly, we must be sure, this compact squad and we've proved it. It will be a wonderful Christmas," he said.


Milan are currently ranked sixth in the acquisition of 28 points from 17 games. Milan closed to within four of AS Roma in fifth.

Inter Milan are expected to prevail as against Lazio in Serie A 2015/16 giornata 17, Monday (21/12). However, Inter just humiliated 1-2 by Lazio.


Two goals Lazio hired Antonio Candreva. The hero of the victory Lazio said he was satisfied with his great performance at the Giuseppe Meazza.


"We are showing a great game against a great team," said Candreva told Football Italia.


Prior to this, Lazio never won in his last seven games in Serie A (D2 L5). However, Lazio successful rise. All started with a 2-1 win over Udinese in the last 16 of the Coppa Italia.


"It should we make a turning point to start the gait in the new year. I think the victory in the Coppa Italia middle of last week has made us so much more confident," he added.