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Chaos in Turkey as players WALK OFF in the 30th minute in protest at penalty decision after Alvaro Morata scores for Galatasaray - as match is abandoned
09/02/25 19:25
There were chaotic scenes in Turkey as Adana Demirspor players walked off the pitch during their game against Galatasaray in protest at a controversial penalty decision. Alvaro Morata, who joined Galatasaray on loan from AC Milan, scored from the spot after 12 minutes but the game was game was initially suspended in the 34th minute before later being abandoned. The penalty had been awarded after Galatasaray's Dries Mertens went down in the area despite Semih Guler not having made significant contact with him....read
Galatasaray caught in unfortunate racism storm as Instagram mistranslates a caption to read: 'Guess who, I'm a n*****' - after the Turkish club uses a ninja emoji to describe Dries Mertens in a hat and a snood
19/11/23 18:03The Turkish club posted a picture on Instagram of Dries Mertens , who was seen wearing a hat and a snood. The caption of the post read: 'Tahmin et, ben kimim'.
Manchester United 2-3 Galatasaray: Mauro Icardi scores late winner after Casemiro is sent off following a calamitous mistake from Andre Onana... as Wilfried Zaha enjoys dream Old Trafford return
03/10/23 21:02CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: One step forward, two steps back. This, sadly, has been the story of Manchester United 's season and it continued catastrophically here.
Mauro Icardi and Dries Mertens appear to LAUGH at Wilfried Zaha after the former Crystal Palace winger's poor touch during their Champions League qualifier
16/08/23 00:01It was the Ivorian forward's second run out in an orange shirt and he impressed on the night.The 30-year-old showed off his lightning footwork to the Galatasaray fans.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Deciding the futures of Chiesa and Vlahovic to poaching former transfer targets... how Juventus' new sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli will look to revive the Old Lady to former glories after leaving champions Napoli
08/07/23 20:00ALVISE CAGNAZZO: The 51-year-old's exit from Napoli was silent but significant for the Serie A champions, who wanted to maintain the image Giuntoli's has with the fans.
ALVISE CAGNAZZO: With Luciano Spalletti in the dugout, Aurelio De Laurentiis making the tough decisions and Cristiano Giuntoli finding diamonds in the rough, Napoli look set to win their first league title in MORE THAN 30 YEARS
04/02/23 21:00Napoli owe a lot to Aurelio De Laurentiis and his decision to cut ties with Kalidou Koulibaly, Lorenzo Insigne, Dries Mertens and David Ospina, which has created a carefree team without selfish heroes.
Spalletti's Napoli play champagne football while Allegri's Juventus are ugly but get results with the defensive battle between Kim and Bremer set to be crucial and Milik out for revenge... Where tonight's top-of-the-table Serie A clash will be won and lost
13/01/23 14:30ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Napoli vs Juventus is a colossal clash between the top two sides in the Serie A table. It is also a clash between two different philosophies who both have Scudetto ambitions.
Belgium's fractured squad had a 'REALLY awkward' team barbeque just hours after Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Jan Vertonghen clashed in a dressing room altercation, reveals Dries Mertens' wife, as their World Cup hopes hang in the balance
29/11/22 10:22An inquest into the shock 2-0 loss to the African side saw Kevin De Bruyne, Jan Vertonghen and Eden Hazard clash in the dressing room after the match in Qatar.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis to offer 'dream signing' Adama Traore a deal when his Wolves deal expires at end of the season... as Luciano Spalletti looks to strengthen his side for Serie A title fight
27/11/22 12:25Traore, whose contract expires at Wolves expires in June 2023, would arrive in Serie A next season on a free and would become a precious resource in Spalletti's side.
Led by a wonderkid nicknamed 'Kvaradona' and powered by Stanislav Lobotka in midfield, new-look Napoli have PLENTY of weapons to hurt Liverpool tonight... but the Reds know goalkeeper Alex Meret is there to target as the Italian side's weakest link
07/09/22 13:38ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Napolii has seen wholesale change in the summer with five starters moved on in David Ospina, Dries Mertens, Kalidou Koulibaly, Fabian Ruiz and Lorenzo Insigne.
Napoli 2-3 Fiorentina: Luciano Spalletti's side are stunned as goals from Nicolas Gonzalez, Jonathan Ikone and Arthur Cabral sees them miss the chance to go top of Serie A
10/04/22 14:59A clinical display of finishing earned Fiorentina a shock 3-2 win at Napoli on Sunday, as Luciano Spalletti's side suffered a blow to their Serie A title hopes.
AC Milan and Inter close gap on Serie A leaders Napoli after they both win as Luciano Spalletti's side can only draw at Sassuolo… while Jose Mourinho's Roma are beaten at Bologna
01/12/21 21:54SERIE A ROUND-UP: Napoli squandered a two-goal lead but remained top of Serie A by a point over AC Milan, who won 3-0 at Genoa as Junior Messias (bottom right) scored twice.
Napoli 4-0 Lazio: Luciano Spalletti's side go three points clear of AC Milan at the top of Serie A table after confident victory without injured striker Victor Osimhen
28/11/21 21:53Club great Maradona died on November 25 last year and to mark the anniversary, Napoli unveiled a statue inside the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium pre-match.
Inter Milan 3-2 Napoli: Simone Inzaghi's side stun the Serie A leaders in thrilling, see-saw encounter to move four behind Luciano Spalletti's side
21/11/21 19:03Dries Mertens, who had set up a pulsating finale with his club-record 137th goal for Napoli, missed the chance to equalise in injury time when he blazed his shot over.
Napoli 5-2 Lazio: Lorenzo Insigne scores twice in emphatic victory as fifth-placed hosts move within three points of second in Serie A
22/04/21 20:48Napoli won a 5-2 thriller against top-four rivals Lazio on Thursday to stay within touching distance of the Champions League places in Serie A.
Napoli star Dries Mertens' 'private jet skids OFF RUNWAY' amid heavy rain after landing back in Belgium to see a specialist on his ankle injury... but forward and his dog were unharmed
03/02/21 16:48The Belgium forward, who will miss Wednesday night's Coppa Italia clash with Atalanta, returned back home over the weekend to see a specialist on his left ankle injury.
Dries Mertens out for three weeks due to ankle injury sustained in Napoli's defeat at Inter Milan - which reduced him to tears - with forward's rehab to take place in Belgium over Christmas
17/12/20 18:30The 33-year-old Belgium international was forced off in tears during the first half of the Serie A match at San Siro, with tests have shown a first/second degree sprain to the left ankle.
Napoli 4-0 Roma: Lorenzo Insigne dedicates goal to Diego Maradona as home side take three points in their first league game since death of the legendary Argentinian
29/11/20 21:41The game was Napoli's first home league game since the death of Diego Maradona. And they didn't disappoint as they thumped Roma to climb above them in the Serie A standings.
An emotional Dries Mertens admits it was 'tough to pull that shirt on' after Napoli players wore 'Maradona 10' top before Europa League victory on Thursday... with Belgian saying 'my name was used in the same sentence as his - and that's not right'
27/11/20 09:11On Thursday, outside the stadium which is set to be renamed the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, thousands of fans laid flowers - and Mertens was very emotional when speaking afterwards.
Napoli 1-3 AC Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores brace as Serie A leaders record first win in Naples for more than 10 years to stay top
22/11/20 22:55Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice as Serie A leaders AC Milan beat 10-man Napoli 3-1 on Sunday to record their first league win in Naples for more than 10 years.
Gareth Southgate insists England were EXCITING during 2-0 defeat by Belgium as he is forced to defend his tactics after being dumped of Nations League by Roberto Martinez's men
17/11/20 17:19Southgate's tactics have since been questioned after he deployed a back-three against Belgium and against Ireland - a game they comfortably won 3-0 just days before.
England must lose their inferiority complex, confront the Pickford problem and sort their toothless attack… Gareth Southgate has MAJOR issues to solve if he's serious about winning Euro 2020
16/11/20 14:37England manager Gareth Southgate has plenty to ponder after his side were sent packing from the UEFA Nations League against Belgium on Sunday evening.
'I knew I would see someone with bravery to play': Gareth Southgate heaps praise on 'absolutely outstanding' Jack Grealish after England midfielder shone despite Nations League defeat in Belgium
16/11/20 00:06England manager Gareth Southgate has hailed the performance of Jack Grealish during England's 2-0 defeat to Belgium in the Nations League on Sunday evening.
Belgium 5-1 Iceland: Chelsea outcast Michy Batshuayi scores twice as PFA Player of the Year Kevin De Bruyne inspires 12th successive victory for Roberto Martinez's side
08/09/20 22:30Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi scored twice as the hosts eased to a 5-1 victory over Iceland and a 12th win in a row in their Nations League clash at the King Baudouin Stadium on Tuesday.
Denmark 0-2 Belgium: Jason Denayer and Dries Mertens score as Denmark see 15-game unbeaten run come to an end before England clash
05/09/20 20:35DENMARK 0-2 BELGIUM: Jason Denayer and Dries Mertens scored as Belgium beat Denmark 2-0 in England's Nations League group.
Juventus' Coppa Italia defeat by Napoli is a 'DISASTER' for Maurizio Sarri as Italian media lay into ex-Chelsea boss and say he's been 'left in a corner' after 'disappointing' display extended his wait for a major trophy in Italy
18/06/20 08:45The Serie A champions were beaten on penalties at Rome's Stadio Olimpico after being held to a 0-0 draw by Dries Mertens and Co, leaving Sarri in search of his first trophy at the club.
'He improved so much, he became a real killer up front': Kalidou Koulibaly hails Napoli team-mate Dries Mertens after striker becomes the club's all-time leading goalscorer
14/06/20 17:20Kalidou Koulibaly has praised team-mate Dries Mertens after he became Napoli's all-time leading goalscorer with 122 goals on Saturday.
Marek Hamsik's agent claims the Slovakian is 'happy' for Dries Mertens after the Belgian eclipsed his Napoli goalscoring record, and admitted the midfielder could return to the Serie A side before he retires 'because Naples is his home'
14/06/20 10:44Hamsik (L) spent 12 years in Naples before moving to the Chinese Super League in 2019. The player's agent has suggested a return to Napoli before the 32-year-old retires could be a possibility.
Napoli boss Gennaro Gattuso dedicates Coppa Italia win over Inter Milan to his late sister and pays emotional tribute to stars: 'I thank them because they played for me'
14/06/20 08:19The Napoli boss' family were struck by tragedy after Francesca's passing earlier this month - but the Serie A giants rallied to defeat Antonio Conte's men and seal a spot in the final on Wednesday.
Napoli 1-1 Inter Milan (2-1 agg): Dries Mertens' strike sets up Coppa Italia final against Juventus... with the striker becoming the hosts' all-time top scorer in the process
13/06/20 21:00Napoli will face Juventus in the final of the Coppa Italia, emerging from lockdown to knock Inter Milan out with a 2-1 aggregate score as Dries Mertens became the clubs leader scorer.
'It would be damaging for us to play Napoli on neutral turf': Barcelona boss Quique Setien wants Champions League tie held at the Nou Camp after first leg draw in Naples
13/06/20 07:59An Antoine Griezmann goal cancelled ot Dries Mertens' opener as Napoli held Barcelona to a 1-1 draw at the Stadio San Paulo in February. The second leg could be played in Portugal.
Dries Mertens 'set to sign new Napoli contract until 2022' in huge blow for both Chelsea and Inter Milan
05/06/20 23:28The 33-year-old forward had been expected to leave the Serie A side on a free transfer at the end of the season. The 33-year-old forward had been expected to leave the Serie A side.Chelsea dealt huge transfer blow as Dries Mertens 'closes in on new Napoli contract... which is set to keep him at the club until 2022'
18/05/20 23:08Dries Mertens is out of contract at the Stadio San Paolo this summer, and he had attracted heavy interest from Chelsea as they looked to capitalise on his uncertain situation at Napoli.
Chelsea dealt blow in pursuit of Dries Mertens as Napoli forward 'wants to stay in Serie A and join Inter' should his contract expire this summer
14/05/20 06:44Chelsea could be set to miss out one of their top targets this summer with Dries Mertens eyeing a stay in Serie A should his Napoli contract expire. The Belgium international is also wanted by Inter.a
Dries Mertens interested in move to London as Chelsea remain keen on Napoli forward who will be a free agent this summer
29/04/20 18:29Napoli forward Dries Mertens remains an option for Chelsea. The 32-year old is out of contract in the summer and has a number of offers on the table but is interested in a move to London.
Chelsea target Dries Mertens 'is reluctant to leave Napoli until he breaks the all-time scoring record'... and he needs just one more to pull clear of Marik Hamsik
29/04/20 11:55Dries Mertens is increasingly likely to remain at Napoli this summer, despite Chelsea vying for his signature. The 32-year-old striker will be a free agent in June but is unlikely to leave the club.
'Lampard is calling him almost every day': Chelsea 'step up their pursuit of Dries Mertens' with the Napoli star's contract set to expire in the summer
28/04/20 15:09The Napoli forward was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January but ended up staying in Serie A with his contract set to expire in the summer.
Frank Lampard 'makes direct contact with Dries Mertens' as he looks to all time leading Napoli goalscorer to bolster attacking options at Chelsea
26/04/20 13:40The Chelsea manager was unable to strengthen his attacking options in the January transfer window. He will make this a priority during the summer and is keeping tabs on Napoli's Dries Mertens.
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud set to sign new one-year deal at Chelsea as Blues look to ensure they receive a fee for the French striker amid interest from Lazio and Inter Milan
25/04/20 16:33Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is to sign a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2021. The Blues hope to get a transfer fee for him amid interest from Italian clubs.
Chelsea plot free transfer move for Napoli star Dries Mertens with forward yet to agree new deal to stay in Italy
24/04/20 23:49Belgian striker Dries Mertens is a summer transfer target for Chelsea with the attacker out of contract with Napoli this summer, according to Sky Sports Italia.
Inter Milan 'looking into possible deal for Everton striker Moise Kean' as they look to replace Barcelona-bound Lautaro Martinez as Juventus 'add Napoli's Arkadiusz Milik to shortlist'
18/04/20 09:59Kean has scored just one goal in 26 appearances for the Toffees as he has struggled to live up to his £25million transfer fee and the former Juventus striker could be offered the chance to return to Italy.
Chelsea 'could make another bid' for Dries Mertens after Belgian forward backtracks on signing £6.3m-a-year contract renewal at Napoli
13/04/20 05:48The Blues reportedly made an offer for the 32-year-old forward back in January but this was turned down. Now they have been offered encouragement to try again for Mertens.
'A little bit of wine is the solution to a lot of problems': Napoli forward Dries Mertens works out in coronavirus quarantine by using gigantic bottle as weight
15/03/20 15:17Napoli forward Dries Mertens has been using a gigantic wine bottle to keep up his fitness. The Belgium international is currently not playing as Serie A have suspended their season.
Napoli 'take important steps in tying down Dries Mertens to a new deal' as Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal wait to see if they can sign Belgian on free transfer in the summer
27/02/20 09:06Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs interested in signing the Belgian superstar, and the former made a last-ditch attempt to sign him on deadline day in January.
'Unfortunately, that's how it was planned': Sergio Busquets bemoans Barcelona's recruitment strategy and lack of depth which could leave boss Quique Setien with just TWELVE first-team players for Napoli second leg
26/02/20 16:56With Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez facing lengthy spells on the sidelines, boss Quique Setien was forced to call up four youth players for the trip to the San Paolo to make up the numbers.
Napoli star Dries Mertens 'will be out for 10 days after sustaining a severe bruise on the ankle' in Champions League draw against Barcelona
26/02/20 10:26Mertens had opened the scoring in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie with Barcelona but moments before Antoine Griezmann cancelled him out, the Belgian was forced off.
'We will have to risk something more in the return leg': Piotr Zielinski urges Napoli to be braver against Barcelona at Nou Camp in the Champions League
26/02/20 10:09Napoli were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Barcelona in the first leg, with Antoine Griezmann cancelling out Dries Mertens' superb opener at the Stadio San Paolo on Tuesday night.
Napoli 1-1 Barcelona: Antoine Griezmann cancels out Dries Mertens' opener as Arturo Vidal is sent off and Lionel Messi fails to make history in Naples
25/02/20 22:00Antoine Griezmann's second-half equaliser handed Barcelona a vital away goal and earned them a 1-1 draw at Napoli in their Champions League last-16 first leg meeting on Tuesday.
Inter Milan 'target summer moves for Dries Mertens and Jan Vertonghen' with Belgian duo eligible for free transfers at the end of the season
19/02/20 15:25Inter Milan already have one eye on the summer transfer window with the club reportedly targeting free transfers for Belgian pair Dries Mertens and Jan Vertonghen.
Inter Milan 'persist with Dries Mertens as they continue talks with Belgium forward' ahead of Coppa Italia semi-final against Napoli
11/02/20 13:08Inter Milan take on Napoli in the first-leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final tie at the San Siro but it hasn't deterred Antonio Conte's side from keeping up their pursuit of Belgium international Mertens.
Dries Mertens 'increasingly unlikely to sign a new contract at Napoli' as Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United line up in bid to sign prolific striker for free in the summer
10/02/20 18:19Dries Mertens is increasingly likely to move away from Napoli on a free transfer in the summer - with Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all reportedly vying for his signature.
'Against them we produce stratospheric performances': Lorenzo Insigne believes Napoli are Liverpool's bogey side after four points from two Champions League clashes
07/02/20 16:56Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne has claimed his side are now a 'bogey team' for Liverpool after earning a win and a draw from their two Champions League matches this season.
Sampdoria 2-4 Napoli: Late show from Diego Demme and Dries Mertens earns visitors victory as hosts slip closer to Serie A relegation zone
03/02/20 22:46Napoli snatched two late goals to beat Sampdoria 4-2 away on Monday in a Serie A match which featured two controversial VAR decisions and a spectacular effort by Fabio Quagliarella for the hosts.
'Now we've become the underdogs': Frank Lampard fears lack of signings may cost Chelsea a top-four spot with Manchester United and Tottenham using January window to strengthen
31/01/20 22:30Frank Lampard fears Chelsea's failure to sign anyone during the January window could cost them in the race for the Champions League spots with Spurs and Manchester United both strengthening.
Fuming Frank Lampard says transfer window is '95 per cent shut' for Chelsea with Dries Mertens and other striker targets ruled out... meaning Olivier Giroud can't go to Tottenham
31/01/20 13:51An angry Frank Lampard says Chelsea's transfer window is '95 per cent shut', with potential deals for Dries Mertens and Edinson Cavani in the gutter as the 11pm deadline approaches.
Chelsea to continue hunt for a striker until end of window after Dries Mertens bid was rejected as they turn to Edinson Cavani after his move to Atletico Madrid collapsed
30/01/20 22:31Chelsea's pursuits of a striker will go down to the wire after their £6million bid for Napoli's Dries Mertens was rejected.
Dries Mertens could quit Napoli for Chelsea while on the brink of being their highest ever scorer... and if that doesn't endear him to Blues fans, he once slated Liverpool folklore, too!
30/01/20 12:09Diminutive in stature but ruthless in front of goal, Dries Mertens could be an astute addition to Frank Lampard's setup at Chelsea. He can play anywhere across the front three.Chelsea waiting for Napoli to decide on Dries Mertens' future TODAY... and forward would be available for just £6m with his contract up in summer
30/01/20 11:59Mertens is a Napoli stalwart having been at the club since 2013, but now has just six months left on his contract and could leave for free at the end of the season.
Chelsea open talks with Napoli over Dries Mertens as Frank Lampard desperately searches for a new striker... and Blues believe they can get him for just £6m with Belgian's contract up in the summer
29/01/20 13:14Chelsea have made an enquiry for Napoli's Belgium striker Dries Mertens as they consider options for their attack. The Blues want a forward amid Tottenham interest in Olivier Giroud.
Inter Milan and Chelsea 'approach Napoli striker Dries Mertens' as they try to agree terms on a free transfer for this summer
09/01/20 23:08Inter Milan and Chelsea have reportedly approached Napoli striker Dries Mertens as they bid to snap him up on a free transfer this summer. Mertens is yet to agree a new deal with Napoli.
Arsenal will 'battle Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund for Napoli star Dries Mertens' as Mikel Arteta goes in search of his first transfer
22/12/19 12:15Arteta was announced as Arsenal's new boss on Friday afternoon, replacing Unai Emery who was sacked at the end of November after a woeful start to the Premier League season.
Manchester United 'enter race for Napoli star Dries Mertens with his contract set to expire at end of season'
14/12/19 14:19Dries Mertens could be one of many senior Napoli players culled by owner Aurelio De Laurentiis given the dispute between the players and the owner this season which cost Carlo Ancelotti his job.
Stars of crisis club Napoli feature in bizarre video for raunchy 2020 calendar as Dries Mertens, Kalidou Koulibaly and Co pose TOPLESS
13/12/19 14:22Napoli stars Dries Mertens (left), Kalidou Koulibaly and co stepped out for the club's official calendar shoot dressed in light blue cloths in what the club describes as a show of cohesion and brotherhood.
Inter Milan 'line up Dries Mertens swoop' from Napoli as Antonio Conte plots link-up with Romelu Lukaku
04/12/19 09:19According to Belgian outlet Het Nieuwsblad, Inter will move for the 32-year-old as part of Antonio Conte's plans to bolster the attacking options at his disposal.
Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis holds summit with stars Allan, Lorenzo Insigne and Dries Mertens after dishing out massive fines including €350,000 to Brazilian amid ongoing battle with the players
30/11/19 09:48Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis held meetings with the squad on Friday and ended up explaining to Allan, Lorenzo Insigne and Dries Mertens why they had picked up bigger fines.
Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti reveals how to make Liverpool 'controllable' after holding Jurgen Klopp's men to a point at Anfield in Champions League
28/11/19 12:04Dries Mertens put Napoli ahead at Anfield thanks to a fine finish in the first half before Dejan Lovren rescued a point for the Champions League holders in the 65th minute on Wednesday night.
'I am sure they were hoping we could win here so we could make a holiday game in Salzburg': Jurgen Klopp apologises to Liverpool fans after draw to Napoli leaves them requiring a result in Austria
28/11/19 00:12Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Wednesday night, with Dejan Lovren equalising in the second half after Dries Mertens had put the visitors ahead thanks to a fine finish.
Dries Mertens' Anfield strike means Liverpool are on their worst run for keeping clean sheets since 1998 when BRAD FRIEDEL was in goal
27/11/19 21:55DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: The special thing about Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool is the desire to keep breaking records but no satisfaction was forthcoming from their latest.
Liverpool 1-1 Napoli: Dejan Lovren rescues a point for Jurgen Klopp's side but they waste chance to book place in Champions League last-16
27/11/19 21:54IAN HERBERT AT ANFIELD: Dropped points leave Liverpool requiring a draw from their last fixture against free-scoring Salzburg if they are to reach a third successive Champions League final.
AC Milan, Juventus and Inter 'set to enter three way fight for Napoli star Dries Mertens in January'
12/11/19 22:59AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan could enter a three way battle for Napoli's Dries Mertens in the January transfer window. Mertens' contract at Napoli expires at the end of the season.
Napoli legend Dries Mertens 'agrees to join Inter Milan on free transfer next summer' amid club crisis and problems behind the scenes with owner Aurelio De Laurentiis
10/11/19 12:02Dries Mertens' contract expires with Napoli at the end of the season. With the ongoing civil war behind the scenes, Mertens could be set to leave the Serie A club for rivals Inter Milan.
Napoli 1-1 SPAL: Carlo Ancelotti warns of 'major challenge' as lowly SPAL hit back to stop Serie A hopefuls from closing gap on Juventus and Inter Milan in draw at San Paolo Stadium
27/10/19 17:45Napoli knew they could make up ground on second-placed Inter Milan, who drew 2-2 at home to Parma, and Juventus, who were held to a 1-1 draw at Lecce, but finished their afternoon crestfallen.
'When he scored, I thought about Napoli and certainly not myself': Diego Maradona reveals delight for Dries Mertens after he broke his goal record and urges Belgian to sign new deal
25/10/19 11:21Football legend Diego Maradona has heaped praise on Dries Mertens for breaking his famous Napoli goalscoring record, which has stood since 1991.
Lorenzo Insigne hits winner as Napoli win thriller at Salzburg to stay top of Liverpool's group with Dries Mertens and Erling Haaland both netting twice
23/10/19 20:57RB SALZBURG 2-3 NAPOLI: Napoli took the lead through Dries Mertens 17th minute goal, but a penalty from Erling Haaland pulled Salzburg level. Mertens scored again in the 64th minute.
Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis warns Jose Callejon and Dries Mertens that leaving for a move to China will see them 'overpaid to live a life of s***'
17/10/19 14:42Dries Mertens and Jose Callejon have been told that the grass won't necessarily be greener on the other side should they leave Napoli at the end of the season.
'I can only say that I want to stay': Dries Mertens wants to extend his Napoli deal but insists he will not be drawn out to Asia by big money if he becomes free agent in the summer
09/10/19 10:40Dries Mertens has put the ball in Napoli's court after declaring that he would like to stay beyond this summer. The Serie A giants are yet to open contract talks with the forward.
'There's a 75-year-old lady who lives above me... if I played badly she'll give me a slap': Napoli star Dries Mertens describes football in Italy as 'a wonderful sickness'
05/10/19 09:44Napoli star Dries Mertens has revealed that a 75-year-old lady who lives above him will give him a slap if he doesn't play well.
'I still don't know what my future will be': Dries Mertens admits he could leave Napoli when his contract with the Serie A side expires next summer
02/10/19 11:59The Belgian forward joined the Serie A giants in the summer of 2013 and has gone on to become a crucial part of Carlo Ancelotti's attack. However, his contract is due to expire in June.
Napoli 2-1 Brescia: Mario Balotelli scores first goal for hometown club but it isn't enough to stage comeback as Carlo Ancelotti's side claim victory in Serie A
29/09/19 13:49Carlo Ancelotti's side held a two-goal lead at halftime thanks to strikes from Dries Mertens and Kostas Manolas, but Balotelli pulled one back - his first goal for the club - as Brescia rallied.
'Learn how to f***ing tackle, idiot': Liverpool's Andy Robertson DELETES his Twitter account after trolls criticise him for giving away a penalty in Champions League defeat at Napoli
18/09/19 11:00Andy Robertson has deleted his Twitter account after receiving abuse following Liverpool's defeat to Napoli on Tuesday night. The Scotland captain gave away a penalty.
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Agonising moment moment snooker player loses black ball frame at World Championship with cruel slice of luck Player left a mixture of disbelief and disgust 
Jamie Vardy will LEAVE Leicester this summer and could be set for a move to the US with wife Rebekah as fairytale 13-year spell ends on a sour note
EXCLUSIVE Eni Aluko faces ITV AXE over accusing colleague Ian Wright of 'blocking' female pundits from TV work Big development 
Revealed: How stunning DAZN TV host Diletta Leotta's male colleague's wife stepped in 'to make things clear' with her over her behaviour
Michael Schumacher's son Mick's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend is spotted on celebrity dating app Raya Have couple split? 
Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
