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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

Napoli have gained separation from the other teams interested in Kevin De Bruyne and don't face superb competition for now.

Napoli 2025/26 Transfers: Major Moves In & Out Under Conte’s Watch

July 27, 2025 Marko Vrakela

Napoli defied the odds to win the Scudetto last season, defeating Inter in one of the most dramatic title races in recent memory. With none of the most recent five reigning holders managing to retain the crown, history isn't exactly on their side heading into 2025/26. Continue reading

Jonathan David quashed any doubt concerning his future, as he’ll be on his way out even though Lille had been trying to extend his expiring contract.

Juventus Transfer Blueprint: Departures, Arrivals & Unfinished Business

July 27, 2025 Marko Vrakela

Juventus have had a far quieter summer transfer window than last year, but could still complete several high-profile deals. It's been five years since the Bianconeri last won the Scudetto, and there's a feeling that they lack a competitive edge. Continue reading

It has taken more than a month for every Serie A team to appoint a new manager in an almost unprecedentedly busy carousel.

New Era at Inter: Key Departures, Fresh Faces & Future Pursuits

July 26, 2025 Marko Vrakela

It's the dawn of a new era at Inter after the club severed ties with Simone Inzaghi at the end of a heartbreaking 2024/25 season. The 49-year-old left San Siro after four years to take over the reins at Al-Hilal following his first trophyless campaign at the Nerazzurri. Continue reading

Milan have joined the race for Luka Modric, who’ll depart Real Madrid as a free agent and has offers from all over the world.

Milan Summer Shake-Up: Key Exits, New Signings & Potential Arrivals

July 26, 2025 Marko Vrakela

After a season of broken dreams and busted promises, Serie A giants Milan are undergoing profound personnel changes. Indeed, the Rossoneri hit rock bottom in the 2024/25 campaign, failing to secure European qualification altogether. Continue reading

The Dennis Law and Torino transfer was a strange combination. In an era where few Brits moved to Serie A, Law's move was never destined for greatness

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: Denis Didn’t Lay Down the Law in Torino

August 7, 2024 Alex Waite

Although Denis Law's time with Torino was washed with struggles and adaptation issues, his experience was not a complete disaster either. He finished as Il Toro’s top scorer in the 1961/62 campaign and won Best Foreign Player of the Year in Serie A that season. Continue reading

Paul Gascoigne and Lazio's partnership showed plenty of promise. But the unpredictability of the Englishman's form brought a turbulent spell to Rome

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: Gascoigne’s Erratic Spell at Lazio

July 26, 2024 Alex Waite

Paul Gascoigne and Lazio proved to be an interesting experiment. It was a bond that showed glimpses of potential to suit both parties. Although, this potential only surfaced on occasion during a rollercoaster three-year spell in Rome. 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

Gigi Riva, better known as Rombo di Tuono ("Roar of Thunder"), passed away on Monday night in Cagliari, aged 79, due to complications of a stroke

Serie A Heroes: “Roar of Thunder” Gigi Riva, the Pride of Cagliari

January 23, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

Gigi Riva was really a player like we won’t ever see again, if only because he still holds the record for the most goals scored for Italy. But he is also the man who took Cagliari, a quasi-unknown team that was fumbling in Serie B and led them to winning the Scudetto – the first club from the South of Italy to beat the traditional powerhouses from the industrial North! Continue reading

To remember Gianluca Vialli is to talk about a player who was truly out of the box. The word that best sums up his life and career is “unpredictable”

Serie A Heroes: Gianluca Vialli, an Ode to Unpredictability

January 9, 2023 Matteo Carnevale

To remember Gianluca Vialli is to talk about a player who was truly out of the box. Fuori dagli schemi, as we say in Italy. He was not the strongest of his generation, nor the most controversial. But he had a share of talent and rebelliousness big enough to make him a cult figure in the Belpaese of the 1980s. Perhaps the word that best sums up his life and career is “unpredictable”. Continue reading

Serie A Heroes: “Batigol” Batistuta, Firenze’s Legendary Marksman

April 9, 2021 Akhil Fisher

Gabriel Omar Batistuta graced Italian football from 1991 to 2003, becoming a Fiorentina legend and winning a Scudetto with Roma. Tactically gifted, industriously astute and strikingly prolific, Batistuta was a force to be reckoned with when in full flow. A once-in-a-lifetime player who relentlessly terrorized defenses without a second thought. He also remained Argentina's top-scorer until Lionel Messi took over the record. 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.

The Napoli midfield is down to bare bones, as Stanislav Lobotka has joined Frank Anguissa, Kevin De Bruyne and Billy Gilmour on the sidelines.

Napoli Suffer Another Midfield Blow, Face Difficulties

December 5, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese Leave a comment

The Napoli midfield will be down to bare bones in the next few matches, as Stanislav Lobotka has joined Frank Anguissa, Kevin De Bruyne, and Billy Gilmour on the sidelines. His injury isn’t as severe as those suffered by his teammates, but the timing is tough.

Atalanta are bracing for another challenging window, considering the situations involving Ademola Lookman and Ederson.

Atalanta Plotting to Keep in-Demand Duo Amid Chatter

December 4, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Atalanta are bracing for another challenging window, considering the situations involving Ademola Lookman and Ederson. However, their position is clear, as they don’t want to gut their team mid-season. The Nigerian star has looked re-energized following a coaching change.

Weston McKennie has quickly won over Luciano Spalletti and has been an integral part of the formation since Juventus changed their coach.

McKennie Renewal with Juventus Lags Despite Resurgence

December 4, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Weston McKennie has quickly won over Luciano Spalletti and has been an integral part of the formation since Juventus changed their coach. On the other hand, his contractual situation puts him in limbo, as his deal is up in June. There has been no recent progress.

Fabio Silva transferred from Wolverhampton to Borussia Dortmund last summer after being linked to Roma and Milan.

Roma and Milan Attached to Borussia Dortmund Striker

December 4, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Fabio Silva transferred from Wolverhampton to Borussia Dortmund last summer after being linked to Roma and Milan, but his spell isn’t going too well to the point that he could be a fallback target for the two Italian sides in January. Juventus could also examine him.

Idrissa Touré is attracting the attention of many sides thanks to his excellent showings in his maiden Serie A season, including Inter

Inter Mull Cooking Up Some Pieces of Business with Pisa

December 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Pisa, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Idrissa Touré is attracting the attention of many sides thanks to his excellent showings in his maiden Serie A season, including Inter, which have a few question marks on the right wing behind Denzel Dumfries, who’s currently out with an ankle injury.

Champions League 2025/26: Serie A Quartet on Course to Make Progress

December 3, 2025 The Cult of Calcio Newsroom Uncategorized Leave a comment

Serie A’s quartet of Champions League representatives are on course to progress to the knockout stage of the competition this season.

Inter and Atlanta are vying to secure an automatic spot by finishing in the top eight of the standings …

The race to capture Mike Maignan on a free transfer has already started, but Chelsea haven't been active on him lately.

Chelsea Yet to Resume Chasing After Milan Star Maignan

December 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

The race to capture Mike Maignan on a free transfer has already started, as Milan will struggle to mend fences with his entourage, but Chelsea, which came fairly close to signing him last summer, haven’t been active lately, The Blues had come to terms with him last summer.

Napoli continue to have a gaping hole on the right wing behind Giovanni Di Lorenzo and have taken an interest in Marco Palestra.

Napoli Join Long List of Suitors for Atalanta Loanee

December 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Despite a few attempts over the years, Napoli continue to have a gaping hole on the right wing behind Giovanni Di Lorenzo and have taken an interest in Marco Palestra for the future. Considering their sudden injury-related needs, they are more likely to pursue him next summer.

Juventus are keeping tabs on multiple Bayern Munich players, and Raphael Guerreiro could emerge as a concrete possibility.

Juventus Eye Bayern Munich Fullback for Bosman Signing

December 2, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus are keeping tabs on multiple Bayern Munich players, and Raphael Guerreiro could emerge as a concrete possibility for next summer, as he’s leaning toward letting his contract expire and bolt at the end of the season.

Sergio Ramos has decided to leave Monterrey and is looking for another run in Europe, and Milan are among the possible landing spots.

Milan Offered the Chance to Onboard Sergio Ramos

December 2, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Sergio Ramos has decided to leave Monterrey and is looking for another run in Europe to have a shot at being called up for the 2026 World Cup, and has been offered to Milan, among other clubs, by agents and intermediaries. The defender will soon be a free agent.

Inter Giving Serious Thought to Pursuing Tottenham Ace

December 2, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter have added a high-profile option to their shortlist of targets to replace Yann Sommer in the summer, as Guglielmo Vicario is having a tough time at Tottenham and could be open to returning to Serie A next summer.

The injury suffered by Dusan Vlahovic in the first half of the recent Cagliari tilt looked serious from the get-go.

Juventus Lose Vlahovic Long-Term to Major Thigh Injury

December 1, 2025 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

The injury suffered by Dusan Vlahovic in the first half of the recent Cagliari tilt looked serious from the get-go. Juventus confirmed that he suffered a high-grade lesion of the muscle-tendon junction of the left adductor longus. He’ll undergo further consultations to decide the best rehab route.

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