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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

Inter might have kept their powder dry late in the window to save some money for January, when the team’s needs will be clearer.

Report – Roma Line Up €40m Bid for Lyon Winger

August 9, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Roma are reportedly lining up a summer bid for Lyon forward Malick Fofana to bolster their attacking ranks. According to recent domestic reports, the Belgian starlet has become one of the club’s top targets. Continue reading

Anatoliy Trubin almost single-handedly prevented Inter from winning the recent clash with Benfica, which he could have played with the Italian side.

Report – Juventus Add Benfica Goalkeeper to Summer Shortlist

August 9, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Juventus are reportedly weighing an audacious summer swoop for highly-rated Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Ukrainian star has become the latest goalkeeping target for the Bianconeri. Continue reading

nter are in advanced talks to renew the contract of Francesco Pio Esposito, who is being tracked by Manchester United and Leicester City.

Report – Inter Determined to Fend Off Growing Interest in Italian Prodigy

August 9, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Serie A champions Inter reportedly have no interest in selling sought-after starlet Francesco Pio Esposito amid growing Premier League interest. According to Calciomercato, Cristian Chivu has deemed the 21-year-old striker non-transferable. Continue reading

The arrival of Igor Tudor instantly revitalized a few players in the Genoa game, but not Teun Koopmeiners, who had another lackluster display.

Report – Napoli Consider Shock Swoop for Juventus Misfit

August 9, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target for none other than Napoli. According to Calciomercato, Massimiliano Allegri is keen to bring the Dutchman to Stadio Diego Maradona. Continue reading

Further exams upon his return to Italy confirmed that Ismael Bennacer would indeed miss months due to a severe tear in his right calf, as the Algeria doctors suspected.

Official: Milan Terminate Algerian Midfielder’s Contract

August 9, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Serie A giants Milan have parted ways with Algerian midfielder Ismael Bennacer after seven years. According to the club’s official statement, the 28-year-old leaves as a free agent. Continue reading

Milan are in pole position to sign Dusan Vlahovic on a Bosman transfer, which might affect their January plans.

Report – Ex Juventus Star Set to Accept Besiktas Contract Offer

August 9, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Former Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic is now reportedly open to joining Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas on a Bosman deal. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Istanbul giants have prepared a mind-blowing salary to lure the 26-year-old striker to …

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.

Just as Juventus seemed ready to welcome in Zion Suzuki on loan from PSG, the contacts between the parties stopped.

Juventus Moving On from Suzuki, Eye Tottenham Exile

August 14, 2026 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Parma, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Just as Juventus seemed ready to welcome in Zion Suzuki on loan from PSG, the contacts between the parties stopped. The Bianconeri are pivoting away from him. The Japanese international is poised to complete a €35M move to the UEFA Champions League champions.

Milan Expand Pool of Players They Wish to Ship Off

August 14, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Ruben Amorim and the Milan hierarchy have updated the list of players to sell, and possibly replace, adding some fairly high-profile names, such as Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana, and Christopher Nkunku, who was initially thought to be fairly certain to stay.

Napoli have struck a deal to sign Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea, the only defender they insistently pursued during the summer.

Napoli Reach Agreement with Chelsea to Add Badiashile

August 14, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli have struck a deal to sign Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea, the only defender they insistently pursued during the summer, despite a few links to Juventus’ Federico Gatti. He’s joining on loan with an option to buy, as the Partenopei wish.

Juventus have never lost sight of Jhon Lucumi throughout the summer nor opened talks for alternative options to bolster their defense.

Juventus Close to Onboarding Bologna Stalwart at Last

August 13, 2026 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus have never lost sight of Jhon Lucumi throughout the summer nor opened talks for alternative options to bolster their defense. They are finally on the homestretch of the negotiation with Bologna. The two clubs seemed close to a deal at the end of June.

Roma weren’t able to secure Rodrigo Mora as quickly as they hoped, and the deal is in jeopardy. Their chase of Luis Henrique also hit a snag.

Roma Face Some Roadblocks in Their Ongoing Negotiations

August 13, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lyon, Porto, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma weren’t able to secure Rodrigo Mora as quickly as they hoped, and the deal is now in jeopardy. Their pursuit of Luis Henrique has also hit a snag. The player isn’t totally sold on joining them for the time being. The Giallorossi tested the water for several structures.

Inter have suddenly accelerated their pace, coming to terms with Tottenham to acquire Djed Spence and with Lazio for Davide Frattesi.

Inter to Sign Spence from Tottenham and Sell Frattesi

August 13, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter have suddenly accelerated their pace on the transfer market, completing two deals in the span of hours, as they have come to terms with Tottenham to acquire Djed Spence and with Lazio for Davide Frattesi. The Spurs asked the Nerazzurri less than in previous weeks.

Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot will be the last World Cup reduces to get back to work in Serie A, putting their status in jeopardy.

Meaningful Delayed Returns Raise Some Eyebrows at Milan

August 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot will be the last World Cup reduces to get back to work in Serie A, putting their status in jeopardy for the opening round. They’ll practice for just a week before the Torino clash. It’s not an unusual choice as far as French players are concerned across Europe.

Napoli have finalized the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Miguel Gutierrez, which will finally allow them to bring in new players.

Recent Departures Start Unlocking Napoli Additions

August 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli have finalized the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Miguel Gutierrez, which will finally allow them to bring in new players. The first will be Costantino Favasuli, whom they blocked early in the summer. He’ll move to Campania on a €1M loan with a €6.2M obligation to buy.

Inter have been fixated on Curtis Jones, and Lazio targeting Davide Frattesi could give them an assist in that sense.

Lazio Could Aid Inter Finally Land Jones from Liverpool

August 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Liverpool, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter have been fixated on one target to shore up their midfield this summer, Curtis Jones, and have been waiting for some departures and for Liverpool to lower their demand before going all-out to sign him, and Lazio targeting Davide Frattesi could give them an assist.

Juventus could make waves in the midfield and are weighing Matias Galarza, who shone during the World Cup.

Juventus Focused on Exits, List River Plate Midfielder

August 11, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus are working mostly on finding a goalie, with the possibility of Zion Suzuki joining on loan from PSG currently in the lead, but they could make waves in other roles as well, especially in the midfield, and they are weighing Matias Galarza, who shone during the World Cup.

Roma are optimistic about Rodrigo Mora, but their plans don’t stop there, as they set their sights on Luis Henrique and Destiny Udogie.

Roma Eye Inter Man, Tottenham Duo Tangentially Involved

August 11, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma are optimistic about signing Rodrigo Mora from Porto, but their plans don’t stop there, as they have set their sights on Luis Henrique and Destiny Udogie to address their wingback positions. If they acquired the latter, Inter would have increased ammo to go after Djed Spence.

Napoli and Fenerbahce are engaged in negotiations for Romelu Lukaku, with the expectation of a positive resolution soon.

Lukaku Destined to Leave Napoli to Head to Fenerbahce

August 11, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli and Fenerbahce are engaged in negotiations for Romelu Lukaku, with the expectation of a positive resolution in a matter of hours. The Partenopei initially refused a €6M bid, but the addition of some bonuses did the trick.

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