Aston Villa backing coach in worthy battle
Aston Villa community coach Simone Farina has been speaking in Italy about his aim to teach young footballers in the country the dangers of corruption.
Italy over the past decade has seen the results of corruption in football and Farina himself went to the authorities after being approach regarding match fixing.
The role model is being supported by Aston Villa, and you can read more about it here.
Youngster to arrive at Aston Villa soon
Aston Villa are to welcome Wisla Krakow youngster Kacper Masnego on trial soon. The footballer, who is just 14 years of age of age, will spend three days with the Birmingham club.
Worry over Wolves loan in Portugal
Portuguese newspaper Diario de Noticias are fretting on behalf of Benfica that Ola John’s loan at Wolves is turning into something of a disaster.
The Dutch winger isn’t getting enough minutes and his value continues to fall.
It’s the player’s third loan move since Benfica bought him and with Portuguese clubs usually looking to make money on players, it looks that this one could turn into a loss.
Things could change, but that would have to start with him getting more chances.
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino a little (maybe a lot) hypocritical
Everyone’s favourite Italian (ok, maybe not) Cellino has been speaking to the Italian media about Inter Milan’s problems. Because why not.
The Leeds United owner believes the club made a rash managerial change in the summer, and it was the wrong time for Frank De Boer to get the job.
This is Massimo ‘Manager Eater’ Cellino.
Read more on the Leeds boss dishing out advice to Inter.
Italian side work to block striker exit after Leeds interest
Salernitana forward Massimo Coda has extended his contract to 2020 and got himself a nice pay rise, thanks to Leeds United interest.
After claims in Italy that Cellino was considering signing the player for his Championship club, they have now upped his wages and extended Coda’s deal.
At least someone has benefitted.
