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Napoli boss Conte thrilled as Serie A title hopes revived with Milan win

The win moved Napoli three points behind leaders Inter Milan, who beat Udinese 2-1, while third-placed Atalanta lost 1-0 at Fiorentina.

Lookman double helps Atalanta to 3-0 win at leaders Napoli

Forward Ademola Lookman scored twice inside the first half to help Atalanta to an emphatic 3-0 win at Serie A leaders Napoli on Sunday as the visitors moved second in the standings.

Conte apologises to fans after Napoli 'melted like snow in the sun' against Verona

Napoli manager Antonio Conte apologised to the club's fans after his side were humbled 3-0 at Hellas Verona in Serie A on Sunday and said he took responsibility for the loss.

Antonio Conte named new Napoli coach

Former Chelsea and Tottenham coach Antonio Conte was hired by Napoli on Wednesday as the deposed Serie A champions try to bounce back from their disastrous league title defence.

Tottenham end unhappy relationship with Conte

The writing had been on the wall since last weekend after Conte's furious reaction to a 3-3 draw with Southampton in the Premier League -- after which he lambasted his players

Hojbjerg calls on Conte to elaborate after Tottenham criticism

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has called on manager Antonio Conte to elaborate on his stinging criticism of the players after Saturday's Premier League draw at Southampton.

Top-four finish like a title win for Spurs, says Conte

The victory was Spurs' first in four games after a demoralising 10 days during which they also crashed out of the FA Cup and lost to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the league

Richarlison blasts Conte after Spurs exit CL

Richarlison, who was signed by Spurs in the close season in a deal worth 60 million pounds ($71.21 million), has found game time hard to come by under Conte and played only the last 20 minutes against Milan in the 0-0 draw at home.

Billionaire Najafi set to launch $3.75bn takeover bid for Spurs

Najafi is also a minority shareholder in the National Basketball Association team Phoenix Suns

April 30, 2017
April 30, 2017

Conte can't guarantee Hazard stay

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has conceded he cannot guarantee Eden Hazard will still be at the club next season, amid reported interest from Real Madrid.

April 30, 2017
April 30, 2017

Chelsea, Spurs face stern title tests

Antonio Conte will hope Diego Costa justifies his faith in having him rather than Everton's Romelu Lukaku as his main striker and deliver another three points in Chelsea's chase for the title on Sunday.

April 9, 2017
April 9, 2017

Chelsea answering every test of their title credentials, says Conte

Chelsea are answering every test of their credentials, manager Antonio Conte said as their seemingly unstoppable march towards the Premier League title continued with a 3-1 win against Bournemouth on Saturday.

April 7, 2017
April 7, 2017

Conte plays down exit talk, says future is at Chelsea

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gave short shrift to media reports linking him with a move away from the English Premier League leaders and said he was eager to build "something important" at Stamford Bridge.

February 3, 2017
February 3, 2017

Straight-talking Conte breathes respect, says Hasselbaink

Straight-talking Antonio Conte has earned the utmost respect from his players at Stamford Bridge and has built a side that seems impervious to pressure, former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has told Reuters.

January 9, 2017
January 9, 2017

Football: Chelsea ponder appeal after Terry FA Cup red

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said his club may appeal against the red card shown to John Terry during the Premier League leaders' 4-1 FA Cup defeat of Peterborough United.

January 4, 2017
January 4, 2017

Football: Festive fixtures complaints due to Chelsea form, says Conte

Antonio Conte has dismissed complaints of his rival managers over Chelsea getting a longer rest during the festive period and said they are angered by his side's position at the top of the Premier League table.

December 27, 2016
December 27, 2016

Conte sets Chelsea record

Spanish forward Pedro Rodriguez scored twice as red-hot leaders Chelsea crushed Bournemouth 3-0 on Monday to register a club-record 12th consecutive Premier League victory.

December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016

Football: Conte revels in Chelsea's Christmas cheer

Antonio Conte's first few months as Chelsea manager could hardly have gone any better as his side head into the holiday period six points clear at the Premier League summit.

December 12, 2016
December 12, 2016

Football: Antonio Conte impressed by reformed Diego Costa

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes Diego Costa has become a reformed character because the fiery striker has rediscovered his love of the game.