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Between the 1970s and the 1980s, the Roma and Napoli fan bases were linked by an official twinning. How did that come to an end?

Roma vs Napoli Throwback: The Breaking of the Twinning

November 29, 2025 Matteo Carnevale

It sounds almost incredible to believe nowadays but, between the 1970s and 1980s, the Roma and Napoli ultra groups were linked by an official gemellaggio, a “twinning” so strong that it was re-cemented every time the two sides met via a solemn pre-game flag-exchange ritual. Until something happened. Continue reading

Inter vs Milan Throwback: Minaudo, the One-Derby Wonder

November 20, 2025 Matteo Carnevale

Scoring the winner in the Derby di Milano at just 19 years of age, right on the day of your Serie A debut. Can it get any better than that for a footballer? Perhaps it cannot, as that indeed turned out to be the highest career point for Giuseppe Minaudo, a product of Inter's youth academy. Continue reading

On April 12, 1981, Gaetano Musella scored the only goal of the day in a key battle at Torino that sent Napoli top of the Serie A table with five games left

Torino vs Napoli Throwback: Musella Strikes for a Scudetto Illusion

November 29, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

Before Diego Maradona, the Neapolitan fan hearts beat for a young lad raised just a few meters away from the San Paolo Stadium. His name was Gaetano Musella and, on April 12, 1981, he scored the only goal of the day in a key battle at Torino that sent Napoli top of the Serie A table with just five matchdays left. Continue reading

On February 12, 2012, Luis Enrique's Roma annihilated the remains of Inter’s Triplete-winning squad at the Stadio Olimpico by a 4-0 score

Roma vs Inter Throwback: A Fleeting Glimpse of Luis Enrique Brilliancy

October 20, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

Luis Enrique endured a torrid maiden campaign as a coach, ending a disappointing 7th with Roma in Serie A and resigning at the end of the season. Still, he did manage to show glimpses of the good things to come in his career, especially on February 12, 2012, when Roma annihilated Inter’s Triplete-winning squad. Continue reading

During the 1997/98 Serie A season, Juventus won at Empoli as the Azzurri were disallowed a goal despite Peruzzi saving the ball past the goal line

Empoli vs Juventus Throwback: The Best “Save” by Angelo Peruzzi

September 14, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

“Gianni Agnelli called me,” goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi recalled in an interview. “He told me that that save from Empoli's Bianconi was the best I had made since joining Juventus.” Only that it was not. The ball had clearly crossed the goal line, but the referee didn't see that, a mistake that took Juve closer to the 1997/98 title. Continue reading

Napoli vs Frosinone Throwback: Higuain’s Season Scoring Record

April 14, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

Records are set to be broken, even the oldest ones. In the last round of the 2015/16 season, Gonzalo Higuain of Napoli delivered a hat-trick to poor Frosinone to bring his seasonal tally to an astonishing 36 goals – one more than Gunnar Nordahl, setting a new record for the most goals scored in a Serie A season. Continue reading

Luciano Spalletti has come under fire after the wild ending of the Sassuolo game, but the Juventus CEO rushed to defend him.

Report – Juventus Set Sights on Man City Star Ahead of Summer 2027

September 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Juventus are reportedly considering a swoop for Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic in the summer of 2027. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the 32-year-old has emerged as a concrete target for the Bianconeri, largely thanks to his contractual status at the Etihad Stadium. Continue reading

Milan have Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in their crosshairs as they are canvassing the market for the right midfielder to add to their squad.

Report – Milan to Rekindle Interest in Ligue 1 Midfielder in January

September 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Milan could reportedly reignite their interest in Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the January transfer window. According to Calciomercato, the Danish star could be available on a cut-price deal amid the French club’s financial turmoil. Continue reading

The criticism by Igor Tudor might not spell for the future at Juventus of Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceiçao.

Report – Juventus Open Contract Extension Talks with Quicksilver Forward

September 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Record-time Italian champions Juventus are reportedly hellbent on tying Francisco Conceicao down to a new long-term contract. According to Tuttosport via Calciomercato, the Turin giants have already initiated contact with the player’s entourage to discuss a new deal. Continue reading

it’s all doom and gloom again for Italy, which failed again to punch their ticket to the World Cup, falling to Bosnia in the playoffs.

Report – Lazio Long-Serving Star on Verge of Moving to Middle East

September 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Veteran defender Patric is reportedly on the verge of terminating his contract with Lazio amid intense speculation linking him with a move to Al-Ittifaq. According to Corriere dello Sport via Calciomercato, the Spaniard has already agreed personal terms with the Saudi Pro League outfit. Continue reading

Milan have fared increasingly worse after an encouraging start, and coach Ruben Amorim had to explain some of his choices and remarks.

Report – Milan Making Strides in Pursuit of Sporting CP Defender

September 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Serie A giants Milan have reportedly earmarked around €40 million for the purchase of Sporting CP stalwart Goncalo Inacio. According to Corriere dello Sport via Calciomercato, the clubs had already reached an agreement toward the end of the summer transfer window. Continue reading

Norberto Neto was always in pole position to replace the injured Kamil Grabara, and he's expected to fly in for the medicals soon.

Report – Juventus Set to Re-Sign Veteran Goalkeeper on Bosman Deal

September 26, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Veteran goalkeeper Neto is reportedly one step away from returning to Juventus as a free agent. According to Italian journalist Giorgio Musso, the 37-year-old is expected to land in Italy tonight before undergoing medicals on Sunday morning. Continue reading

Serie A Heroes: Wesley Sneijder, The Old Man and The Sea

March 27, 2026 Krisztián Horváth

Have you ever wondered what really defines a player’s worth? Sometimes the world of football is unfair. It forgets those who quietly carried a team on their shoulders. Those who didn’t quite fit into the story. Who stood on the highest shelf yet never stepped into the spotlight. Wesley Sneijder was one of those. Continue reading

Serie A Heroes: Diego Armando Maradona, The Divine Comedy

March 17, 2026 Krisztián Horváth

One city. One name. One faith. In the early 1980s, Napoli was considered a mid-table team. They had never won a league title before and often fought against relegation. But in 1984, the savior arrived. His name was Diego Armando Maradona and, after his landing in Naples, things would never be the same for the Partenopei. Continue reading

Serie A Heroes: Kaká, The Last Romantic at San Siro

March 10, 2026 Krisztián Horváth

Kaká's game was not built on flashy Brazilian tricks. When he surged through midfield, he was like an express train that could not be stopped. He glided with the ball as if hovering a meter above the grass. His face remained expressionless even in the toughest moments. He didn’t just fit in, he became the engine of Milan. Continue reading

Only those old enough to remember Italia 90 can truly understand what Totò Schillaci's eyes wide open as run to celebrate his goal really meant

Serie A Heroes: Totò Schillaci, an Italian Midsummer Night’s Dream

September 18, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

Only those old enough to remember the magic nights of “Italia 90” can truly understand what that gaped mouth, what those eyes wide open in disbelief, meant. Totò Schillaci looked like a boy living his childhood dream as he led Italy’s march towards the World Cup trophy, one goal after another. His underdog story has been an example for a generation of Italians. Continue reading

Northern Ireland vs Italy 0-0: Azzurri Forced to Playoff

November 15, 2021 Matteo Carnevale International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

The Azzurri's poorest showing since Roberto Mancini is in charge costed much to Italy, who failed to break the Northern Ireland wall on Monday night and failed to qualify directly to World Cup 2022.

Super agent Jorge Mendes is working to bring two more of his clients, Leny Yoro and Alejandro Balde, to Milan in January.

Milan Eye Manchester United and Barcelona Youngsters

October 7, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan and Jorge Mendes have been working shoulder to shoulder ever since the team fired most of their management, and a couple more of his clients, Leny Yoro and Alejandro Baldè, could come in handy in January. The Rossoneri are scouring the market for a new center-back.

Roberto Mancini is off to a good start in his return to the Italy bench, as the Azzurri sit in second place after four Nations League matches.

Mancini Maintains Trend of Rejuvenating Italy Roster

October 7, 2026 Enrico Passarella Iran, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Roberto Mancini is off to a pretty good start in his return to the Italy bench, as the Azzurri righted the ship and sit in second place after four Nations League matches despite the initial slip-up against Belgium. The gaffer introduced a few talents in his previous spell and continues to do so at a breakneck pace.

Inter are earmarking possible replacements should he leave at the end of his contract: Adrian Bernabé, Frank Anguissa, and Mateo Kovacic.

Inter Track Parma Ace and More Possible Cheap Additions

October 7, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Napoli, Parma, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

The future of Hakan Calhanoglu will be a hot topic throughout the year for Inter, and the brass is earmarking possible replacements should he leave at the end of his contract: Adrian Bernabé, Frank Anguissa, and Mateo Kovacic,

Juventus and Napoli are making preparations ahead of January, and both teams aim to shore up their midfields because of some injury blows.

Juventus & Napoli to Address Their Midfields in January

October 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Marseille, Monaco, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus and Napoli are making preparations ahead of January, and both teams aim to shore up their midfields because of some injury blows. The Bianconeri won’t have Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli for months, while Frank Anguissa and Scott McTominay have had some problems.

The extra-long first international break allowed some players to recover from injury, while some others went down.

Milan Lose Saelemaekers and More Serie A Injury Updates

October 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Como, Frosinone, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Udinese Leave a comment

The extra-long first international break allowed some players to recover, while some others went down. The most notable one is Alexis Saelemaekers, who injured his ankle in training. The problem seemed minor at first, but the joint, where he already had surgery, is no longer stable.

Roma will continue to hunt for a speedster in January after their late scramble to find one in the summer didn’t yield results.

Roma Pursuing Familiar Targets to Complete Their Squad

October 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Frosinone, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma will continue to hunt for a speedster in January after their late scramble to find one in the summer didn’t yield results. They also saved some money because of the structure of the Rodrigo Mora deal. The Giallorossi are monitoring new and old names for the position.

Two high-ranking Juventus officials attended Germany vs Netherlands to keep tabs on Brian Brobbey and Virgil van Dijk.

Juventus Following Dutch Duo Ahead of Next Summer

October 5, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Serie A 2027-2028, Transfer Market Leave a comment

A pair of high-ranking Juventus officials attended the recent Nations League game between Germany and the Netherlands to keep tabs on Brian Brobbey and Virgil van Dijk. The pair is on their radar ahead of next summer.

Scott McTominay is nearing his return after dealing with arrhythmia, but the next few months could be his last at Napoli.

McTominay Might Leave Napoli at the End of the Season

October 5, 2026 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Serie A 2027-2028, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Scott McTominay is nearing his return after dealing with arrhythmia, but the next few months could be his last at Napoli. The star midfielder is due for a new contract, but the parties are far apart in the talks. The Scot is currently asking for around €8M per year.

Inter got only slightly younger defensively in the summer and have earmarked Finn Jeltsch to bring in fresh legs at the position.

Inter Join Barcelona, EPL Giants for Stuttgart Talent

October 5, 2026 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Liverpool, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2027-2028, Stuttgart, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter got only slightly younger defensively in the summer and have earmarked Finn Jeltsch to bring in fresh legs at the position in the future. The Nerazzurri parted ways with Stefano Acerbi, Stefan De Vrij, and Matteo Darmian, but signed John Stones and kept Benjamin Pavard.

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