Xhulio Zeneli
Senior Journalist
With more than a decade of experience in football, Xhulio Zeneli has built a reputation for securing exclusive interviews and uncovering compelling stories. Based in Albania and fluent in English and Italian, Xhulio combines his work as a journalist with experience as a youth coach. His growing catalogue of interviews for Football Presse includes respected figures such as George Boateng, Alberico Evani and Marco Sanna.
Articles by Xhulio Zeneli
→Alberico Evani exclusive: Maldini still represents what AC Milan is missing
Alberico Evani believes AC Milan's biggest challenge is not finding another star player or another big-name coach.
24 June 2026
→Exclusive: Mario Meluso explains Napoli's lingering problems as Allegri begins new era
Former Napoli sporting director Mario Meluso believes the issues that derailed the club after their historic Scudetto triumph ran far deeper than a change of manager.
24 June 2026
→Todd Hoffard exclusive: New US World Cup generation built from MLS icons' legacy
The United States may be writing a new chapter at the 2026 World Cup, but goalkeeper coach Todd Hoffard believes the foundations were laid years ago by the stars who helped transform MLS into a respected global competition.
20 June 2026
→Marco Negri exclusive: Why Italy must find our next great striker
Marco Negri knows what it means to live by goals.
20 June 2026
→Marco Motta exclusive: Why Roma is home - and Zaniolo can write new career chapter
Marco Motta's playing career took him across some of the biggest clubs in Italian football.
20 June 2026
→Marco Motta exclusive: The coaches who shaped me – from Ranieri's man-management to Conte's relentless drive
Few former Italian internationals can claim to have learned from a coaching cast quite like Marco Motta.
19 June 2026
→Marco Negri exclusive: Scotland's Serie A revolution can inspire for Morocco test
Former Rangers and Italy striker Marco Negri believes Scotland's growing influence in Serie A is no coincidence.
19 June 2026
→Marco Negri exclusive: McTominay’s Napoli rise fuelling Scotland’s World Cup dream
Former Rangers striker Marco Negri believes Scott McTominay has become the symbol of a new era for Scottish football.
18 June 2026
→Todd Hoffard exclusive: Why the US can dream bigger at their home World Cup
Former MLS and U.S. Soccer goalkeeper coach Todd Hoffard believes the United States are beginning to reap the rewards of years of growth across the American game after an emphatic start to the 2026 World Cup.
18 June 2026
→Exclusive - Marco Sanna: The Cagliari legend still fighting for Italian football's future
Few players are more closely associated with Cagliari than Marco Sanna.
9 June 2026
→Marcello Muratore exclusive: Francesco Pio Esposito - Why Inter's next great striker ready for biggest stage
For years, Inter Milan have searched for the next homegrown player capable of making a lasting impact in the first team.
9 June 2026
→Exclusive: Marco Sanna tips Marco Palestra for the top - "Best young player in Italy"
Marco Sanna has seen enough talented footballers during a career spanning Cagliari, Torino and Sampdoria to know when a special player emerges.
8 June 2026
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Marcello Muratore exclusive: The Inter Milan fitness coach who rose from the Academy to the top
For every star player lifting trophies under the lights of San Siro, there is an army of specialists working behind the scenes to ensure those moments are possible.
8 June 2026
→Alberico Evani exclusive: The quiet architect behind AC Milan’s greatest era
There are some players whose careers become intertwined with football history itself. Alberico Evani is one of them.
25 May 2026
→George Boateng exclusive: Aston Villa and Emery have built something real
Drag There are certain former Premier League players whose opinions carry weight because they have lived every side of the game. George Boateng is one of them.
17 May 2026
→Gordon Hill exclusive: Carrick has Manchester United returning to best traditions
There are some voices in football that immediately command attention. Gordon Hill is one of them.
13 May 2026
→Exclusive: Chris Turner admits surprise at Sunderland’s Premier League rise
Former Sunderland goalkeeper Chris Turner has admitted he did not expect the Black Cats to enjoy such a successful return to the Premier League.
29 April 2026
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Exclusive: Chris Turner reflects on Manchester United move, modern football and Sunderland surprise success
Former Manchester United and Sunderland goalkeeper Chris Turner has reflected on the biggest moments of his career, the challenges facing his old clubs and how football has changed dramatically since his playing days.
28 April 2026
→Matt Jarvis exclusive: Jarrod Bowen ‘leads from the front’ as West Ham captain
Former West Ham United FC winger Matt Jarvis believes captain Jarrod Bowen has earned his place among the club’s modern leaders — putting him alongside iconic figures in the club’s recent history.
11 April 2026
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Matt Jarvis exclusive: Mark Noble ‘Mr West Ham’ can shape the club’s future as director
Former West Ham United winger Matt Jarvis believes club legend Mark Noble is perfectly placed to influence the future of the club in his role as director — thanks to his deep-rooted connection and understanding of what it means to represent West Ham.
11 April 2026
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Roberto Breda: Salerno Is in My Blood — Those Moments Can’t Be Erased
If Sampdoria was the dream, Salernitana was the love story.
11 March 2026
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Achterberg: 15 years at Liverpool was a dream
John Achterberg has opened up on his 15-year rollercoaster at Liverpool — and says building top goalkeepers meant more to him than lifting trophies.
11 March 2026