Napoli and Girona drew 1-1 in Friendlies Clubs. The fixture is part of the Club Friendlies 3 stage in the 2023 season. The match was played at Stadio Teofilo Patini in Castel di Sangro. The full-time result capped a Napoli vs Girona meeting in Friendlies Clubs with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Napoli and Girona. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Friendlies ClubsRecorded meetings: 1 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
GironaNapoli and Girona drew 1-1 in Friendlies Clubs. The fixture is part of the Club Friendlies 3 stage in the 2023 season. The match was played at Stadio Teofilo Patini in Castel di Sangro. The full-time result capped a Napoli vs Girona meeting in Friendlies Clubs with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Napoli and Girona. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Friendlies ClubsRecorded meetings: 1 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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The 2026-27 La Liga season has already begun, but none of the Spanish giants Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid have made their debut yet. Top leagues across Europe are already kicking off following the 2026 World Cup, and over the weekend, La Liga began its 2026-27 campaign in Spain. However, while several clubs have already taken the pitch, the league’s three heavyweights, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid, have yet to play their opening matches. The tournament opened on Saturday, August 15, with Deportivo Alaves hosting Getafe in a 3-0 victory for the home side. Throughout the weekend, only four of the 10 scheduled Matchday 1 fixtures were played, with games involving Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid postponed for a specific logistical reason. La Liga reached an official agreement with clubs that had players participating in the late stages of the 2026 World Cup to delay their domestic debuts. Teams with rostered players who reached the World Cup semifinals or beyond were granted additional mandatory rest and recovery time before starting their league schedules. Across the two semifinal matchups, seven Spanish clubs were represented: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club, Real Sociedad, Real Betis, and Celta Vigo. Those clubs worked alongside the Spanish Footballers Association (AFE) and La Liga to reschedule their opening league fixtures to accommodate the extended break. Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid celebrates the second goal against Schalke 04. (Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) The only eligible club that chose not to request a special postponement was Celta Vigo, whose striker Borja Iglesias made Spain’s squad but logged just two minutes against Portugal in the round of 16. However, a fungal outbreak ruined the pitch at Celta’s stadium, ultimately forcing the league to reschedule their opening match against Osasuna anyway. Having an extra week before making their official debuts did not mean total rest for the clubs. Over the weekend, Barcelona played a friendly against FC Basel (a 5-2 win), Real Madrid faced Schalke 04 (a 3-0 win), and Atletico took on Olympique Marseille on Friday (a 2-1 win) to maintain match fitness ahead of the season. When are Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid debuting in La Liga? The first of the trio to make their official debut will be Atletico Madrid. The Colchoneros host Malaga at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Wednesday, August 19, meaning their overall scheduling and match preparation will experience minimal disruption compared to the rest of the league. As for Barcelona and Real Madrid, both clubs will make their 2026-27 La Liga debuts during Matchday 2 rather than Matchday 1. The Blaugrana travel to face Elche on Sunday, August 23, while Los Blancos head to Catalonia to take on Espanyol on Saturday, August 22. The two powerhouse clubs will then make up their postponed Matchday 1 fixtures during midweek action. Real Madrid face Real Sociedad on Wednesday, August 26, while Barcelona host Athletic Club on Thursday, August 27.
Juventus’ decision to sign Tottenham Hotspur shot-stopper Guglielmo Vicario has been labelled a ‘choice of desperation’ by a journalist. The post Signing Tottenham Hotspur Star Is ‘Desperation’ Blasts Journalist appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Gabriel Martinelli’s Arsenal future is becoming one of the more intriguing stories of the final weeks of the transfer window, with Napoli now making contact over a possible deal for the Brazilian winger. The 25-year-old has already rejected an approach from Galatasaray, making it clear that he is not interested in moving to Turkey. Want […] The post Sources: Arsenal continue to target Martinelli exit as ‘dialogue is underway’ with top club appeared first on CaughtOffside.
In a recent report, Il Mattino mentioned that Sunderland are keen on recruiting Napoli midfielder Frank Anguissa this summer. It has been claimed that the Black Cats are eager to land the Cameroonian ...
Galatasaray are refusing to sell Victor Osimhen this summer (Getty) Galatasaray have ruled out the prospect of selling Victor Osimhen to Arsenal before the end of the transfer window, according to reports in Turkey. Arsenal have discussed a potential move for Osimhen during talks with Galatasaray over deals for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. Osimhen, who permanently joined Galatasaray in a €75 million (£64.8m) deal from Napoli last summer, has played a major role in helping the Turkish club win consecutive league titles with 59 goals in 74 appearances across the last two seasons. When asked about his future after scoring twice in Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw at home to newly promoted Corum FK in the opening game of the new Super Lig season on Friday night, Osimhen refused to rule out the prospect of moving clubs before the end of the window. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. ‘There are always rumours during the transfer windows,’ Osimhen said. ‘I’ll focus on my job. I’m focused on my work. We’ll see and think about what comes next then.’ Victor Osimhen scored twice in Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw with Corum FK on Friday night (Anadolu via Getty) However, according to 343 Digital, Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek is privately adamant that Osimhen will not be sold under any circumstances. ‘I will not say ‘yes’ to any transaction that will harm Galatasaray or not benefit Galatasaray,’ Ozbek is said to have told his inner circle. ‘What I said about Baris Alper Yilmaz, I am now saying even more strongly about Osimhen. No matter how much the price is, I am not selling Osimhen.’ Earlier this week, Galatasaray rejected a €130m (£111m) bid from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for the Nigeria international. In an exclusive interview with Metro last year, John Obi Mikel revealed that the 27-year-old striker was keen on joining a club capable of winning the Champions League and advised him against a move to the Saudi Pro League. ‘I think we want to see him in the Champions League so maybe Arsenal might be the destination. Maybe there is a door open there for Victor,’ said Obi Mikel, who was directly involved in Chelsea’s failed negotiations to sign Osimhen two years ago. ‘I’ve had a few conversations with him. I won’t say much about what those conversations were but he is working to make sure he ends up at a top, top European league where he can showcase his talent and compete to win the Champions League.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League 10 years ago but incredibly were champions of England just a year later under new manager Antonio Conte. After finishing in the same position last season, with no European football again and a new manager in Xabi Alonso, can the Blues repeat the feat? Chelsea's Premier League record in 2025-26 is almost identical to when they finished mid-table under interim manager Guus Hiddink a decade ago.
There could be a few more exits at Arsenal before the transfer window closes (Picture: UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Napoli have approached Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli with talks underway over a move to the Serie A giants. The Brazil international is among the clutch of players Arsenal are prepared to listen to offers for this summer after last season’s Premier League-winning campaign. Galatasaray are eager to sign the 25-year-old, making an offer of £38million this week. Arsenal have held talks with the Turkish giants over a number of prospective moves with Ethan Nwaneri also targeted. The Gunners have also enquired into Victor Osimhen’s availability during those discussions. Martinelli has informed Arsenal however he does not want to join Galatasaray and is not pushing to leave the club this summer. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But Napoli are also ready to test his resolve with Sportitalia reporting the Serie A giants have sounded out the Brazilian with talks ongoing. Martinelli made 53 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists. Arsenal begin their season in the Community Shield against Manchester City on Sunday before their Premier League campaign begins against newly-promoted Coventry City next Friday night. Napoli keen to sign the Brazilian (Picture: Fran Santiago – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Speaking ahead of Sunday’s game, Mikel Arteta admitted it was likely some members of his squad would move on before the summer window closes, naming 19-year-old Nwaneri as a player who is in a particularly difficult position. ‘I want him to be at the club. But we have to think about the medium and long term,’ Arteta said. Martinelli has already turned down Galatasaray (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) ‘What is best for the player? Ethan needs to play football. If he stays here, we must be able to guarantee him those minutes, otherwise it won’t be beneficial for either side.’ Asked if Arsenal must sell before they can make further recruitments, Arteta added: ‘Well we have certain possibilities that we have to explore. ‘So far with the numbers we have, we are happy, but we have to accept that there are certain players that might have to move.’ Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Sunderland are back in the chase for Napoli midfielder Frank Anguissa, but Massimiliano Allegri is opposed to letting him go. The post Sunderland Now Facing ‘Untouchable’ Barrier To Land Target appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Liverpool has been urged to make a move for Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay. The Scotland International has been outstanding since the move to Italy, and he has helped them win the league title. He has established himself as one of the finest midfield players in Italian football, and former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen believes […] The post Liverpool urged to sign 29-year-old star with “Gerrard-esque qualities” appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing up a transfer move for Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae, though he wants to stay at the Allianz Arena. The South Korea international is an experienced defender who’s had a fine career at the highest level, having shone for Bayern and for previous club Napoli. Kim is no longer first […] The post Journalist claims Manchester United are eyeing potential transfer of experienced defender appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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The 2026-27 La Liga season has already begun, but none of the Spanish giants Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid have made their debut yet. Top leagues across Europe are already kicking off following the 2026 World Cup, and over the weekend, La Liga began its 2026-27 campaign in Spain. However, while several clubs have already taken the pitch, the league’s three heavyweights, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid, have yet to play their opening matches. The tournament opened on Saturday, August 15, with Deportivo Alaves hosting Getafe in a 3-0 victory for the home side. Throughout the weekend, only four of the 10 scheduled Matchday 1 fixtures were played, with games involving Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid postponed for a specific logistical reason. La Liga reached an official agreement with clubs that had players participating in the late stages of the 2026 World Cup to delay their domestic debuts. Teams with rostered players who reached the World Cup semifinals or beyond were granted additional mandatory rest and recovery time before starting their league schedules. Across the two semifinal matchups, seven Spanish clubs were represented: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club, Real Sociedad, Real Betis, and Celta Vigo. Those clubs worked alongside the Spanish Footballers Association (AFE) and La Liga to reschedule their opening league fixtures to accommodate the extended break. Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid celebrates the second goal against Schalke 04. (Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) The only eligible club that chose not to request a special postponement was Celta Vigo, whose striker Borja Iglesias made Spain’s squad but logged just two minutes against Portugal in the round of 16. However, a fungal outbreak ruined the pitch at Celta’s stadium, ultimately forcing the league to reschedule their opening match against Osasuna anyway. Having an extra week before making their official debuts did not mean total rest for the clubs. Over the weekend, Barcelona played a friendly against FC Basel (a 5-2 win), Real Madrid faced Schalke 04 (a 3-0 win), and Atletico took on Olympique Marseille on Friday (a 2-1 win) to maintain match fitness ahead of the season. When are Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid debuting in La Liga? The first of the trio to make their official debut will be Atletico Madrid. The Colchoneros host Malaga at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Wednesday, August 19, meaning their overall scheduling and match preparation will experience minimal disruption compared to the rest of the league. As for Barcelona and Real Madrid, both clubs will make their 2026-27 La Liga debuts during Matchday 2 rather than Matchday 1. The Blaugrana travel to face Elche on Sunday, August 23, while Los Blancos head to Catalonia to take on Espanyol on Saturday, August 22. The two powerhouse clubs will then make up their postponed Matchday 1 fixtures during midweek action. Real Madrid face Real Sociedad on Wednesday, August 26, while Barcelona host Athletic Club on Thursday, August 27.
Juventus’ decision to sign Tottenham Hotspur shot-stopper Guglielmo Vicario has been labelled a ‘choice of desperation’ by a journalist. The post Signing Tottenham Hotspur Star Is ‘Desperation’ Blasts Journalist appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Gabriel Martinelli’s Arsenal future is becoming one of the more intriguing stories of the final weeks of the transfer window, with Napoli now making contact over a possible deal for the Brazilian winger. The 25-year-old has already rejected an approach from Galatasaray, making it clear that he is not interested in moving to Turkey. Want […] The post Sources: Arsenal continue to target Martinelli exit as ‘dialogue is underway’ with top club appeared first on CaughtOffside.
In a recent report, Il Mattino mentioned that Sunderland are keen on recruiting Napoli midfielder Frank Anguissa this summer. It has been claimed that the Black Cats are eager to land the Cameroonian ...
Galatasaray are refusing to sell Victor Osimhen this summer (Getty) Galatasaray have ruled out the prospect of selling Victor Osimhen to Arsenal before the end of the transfer window, according to reports in Turkey. Arsenal have discussed a potential move for Osimhen during talks with Galatasaray over deals for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. Osimhen, who permanently joined Galatasaray in a €75 million (£64.8m) deal from Napoli last summer, has played a major role in helping the Turkish club win consecutive league titles with 59 goals in 74 appearances across the last two seasons. When asked about his future after scoring twice in Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw at home to newly promoted Corum FK in the opening game of the new Super Lig season on Friday night, Osimhen refused to rule out the prospect of moving clubs before the end of the window. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. ‘There are always rumours during the transfer windows,’ Osimhen said. ‘I’ll focus on my job. I’m focused on my work. We’ll see and think about what comes next then.’ Victor Osimhen scored twice in Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw with Corum FK on Friday night (Anadolu via Getty) However, according to 343 Digital, Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek is privately adamant that Osimhen will not be sold under any circumstances. ‘I will not say ‘yes’ to any transaction that will harm Galatasaray or not benefit Galatasaray,’ Ozbek is said to have told his inner circle. ‘What I said about Baris Alper Yilmaz, I am now saying even more strongly about Osimhen. No matter how much the price is, I am not selling Osimhen.’ Earlier this week, Galatasaray rejected a €130m (£111m) bid from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for the Nigeria international. In an exclusive interview with Metro last year, John Obi Mikel revealed that the 27-year-old striker was keen on joining a club capable of winning the Champions League and advised him against a move to the Saudi Pro League. ‘I think we want to see him in the Champions League so maybe Arsenal might be the destination. Maybe there is a door open there for Victor,’ said Obi Mikel, who was directly involved in Chelsea’s failed negotiations to sign Osimhen two years ago. ‘I’ve had a few conversations with him. I won’t say much about what those conversations were but he is working to make sure he ends up at a top, top European league where he can showcase his talent and compete to win the Champions League.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League 10 years ago but incredibly were champions of England just a year later under new manager Antonio Conte. After finishing in the same position last season, with no European football again and a new manager in Xabi Alonso, can the Blues repeat the feat? Chelsea's Premier League record in 2025-26 is almost identical to when they finished mid-table under interim manager Guus Hiddink a decade ago.
There could be a few more exits at Arsenal before the transfer window closes (Picture: UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Napoli have approached Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli with talks underway over a move to the Serie A giants. The Brazil international is among the clutch of players Arsenal are prepared to listen to offers for this summer after last season’s Premier League-winning campaign. Galatasaray are eager to sign the 25-year-old, making an offer of £38million this week. Arsenal have held talks with the Turkish giants over a number of prospective moves with Ethan Nwaneri also targeted. The Gunners have also enquired into Victor Osimhen’s availability during those discussions. Martinelli has informed Arsenal however he does not want to join Galatasaray and is not pushing to leave the club this summer. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But Napoli are also ready to test his resolve with Sportitalia reporting the Serie A giants have sounded out the Brazilian with talks ongoing. Martinelli made 53 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists. Arsenal begin their season in the Community Shield against Manchester City on Sunday before their Premier League campaign begins against newly-promoted Coventry City next Friday night. Napoli keen to sign the Brazilian (Picture: Fran Santiago – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Speaking ahead of Sunday’s game, Mikel Arteta admitted it was likely some members of his squad would move on before the summer window closes, naming 19-year-old Nwaneri as a player who is in a particularly difficult position. ‘I want him to be at the club. But we have to think about the medium and long term,’ Arteta said. Martinelli has already turned down Galatasaray (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) ‘What is best for the player? Ethan needs to play football. If he stays here, we must be able to guarantee him those minutes, otherwise it won’t be beneficial for either side.’ Asked if Arsenal must sell before they can make further recruitments, Arteta added: ‘Well we have certain possibilities that we have to explore. ‘So far with the numbers we have, we are happy, but we have to accept that there are certain players that might have to move.’ Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Sunderland are back in the chase for Napoli midfielder Frank Anguissa, but Massimiliano Allegri is opposed to letting him go. The post Sunderland Now Facing ‘Untouchable’ Barrier To Land Target appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Liverpool has been urged to make a move for Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay. The Scotland International has been outstanding since the move to Italy, and he has helped them win the league title. He has established himself as one of the finest midfield players in Italian football, and former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen believes […] The post Liverpool urged to sign 29-year-old star with “Gerrard-esque qualities” appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing up a transfer move for Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae, though he wants to stay at the Allianz Arena. The South Korea international is an experienced defender who’s had a fine career at the highest level, having shone for Bayern and for previous club Napoli. Kim is no longer first […] The post Journalist claims Manchester United are eyeing potential transfer of experienced defender appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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