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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

On October 15, 1972, Milan beat Atalanta 9-3 as the match at the San Siro went down in history as the Serie A match with the most goals scored ever

Milan vs Atalanta Throwback: The Match With the Most Goals Ever

February 25, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

People present at the San Siro Stadium on that day claim that the electronic scorecard went in tilt and lost track of the scorers. Others report that the referee Giunti run out of space in his notebook to list them. While such claims may fade into legend, one thing is for sure and it’s the score of the Serie A match with the most goals ever: On October 15, 1972, Milan beat Atalanta 9-3! Continue reading

Roma vs Inter Throwback: Nine-Goal Thriller with Baggio and Ronaldo

February 10, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

What happens when you put against each other a star-studded Roma side, coached by an ultra-offensive manager in the name of Zdenek Zeman, and one of the most impressive Inter lineups ever seen – where Roberto Baggio had just joined the Fenomeno Ronaldo Nazario da Lima? That's easy: You get one of the craziest games in the history of Serie A. 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

The Hidetoshi Nakata and Perugia transfer was a step into the unknown for both parties. It was a shock move in 1998 but one that paid off

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: Nakata, a Leap of Faith in Perugia

July 23, 2024 Alex Waite

Hidetoshi Nakata was the player capable of bucking the trend of a few East Asian footballers making it in Europe. His elegant control, expert vision, and ability to dictate the play was a perfect match for the European way of playing football. Continue reading

Sócrates and Fiorentina had the potential to be a match made in heaven. But how did the eccentric Brazilian falter in Florence?

Serie A Tranfer Market Stories: The Socrates Struggles in Florence

December 4, 2023 Alex Waite

Sócrates and Fiorentina was a relationship that made sense on many levels. The iconic Brazilian had a fascination with culture and philosophy off the pitch, which was well-suited to a life in Florence. But on the pitch, things never clicked for the offbeat midfielder. Continue reading

As Dunga and Pisa teamed up in 1987, the two releatively unknown forces had plenty to prove. This is how the Brazilian earned a name for himself in Serie A

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: The Opposing Paths of Dunga and Pisa

August 10, 2023 Alex Waite

The transfer of Brazilian Dunga and Pisa is a tale of a player trying to make his name in Europe alongside a team fighting for a consistent place in Serie A. Dunga’s need for regular first-team football in Europe coincided perfectly with a budding Pisa side in desperate need of expertise. Continue reading

The link-up between Trevor Francis and Sampdoria was perfectly timed. Francis' move helped to propel the Blucerchiati's status in Serie A

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: Trailblazing Trevor Francis at Samp

July 25, 2023 Alex Waite

Before Trevor Francis and Sampdoria linked up in 1982, very few English players had broken into Serie A football. Francis’ move to the Italian top flight marked an unusual occurrence in European football. But, the Englishman was known for breaking new ground throughout his career. 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 most surprising aspect of the coaching change at Inter wasn’t that Inzaghi went to Al-Hilal but the brass' unpreparedness.

Hiring Chivu a Somewhat Calculated Risk for Inter

June 13, 2025 Enrico Passarella Como, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends Leave a comment

The most surprising aspect of the rather sudden coaching change at Inter wasn’t that Simone Inzaghi actually gave in to the Al-Hilal courtship when the exodus from Europe to the Saudi Pro League but rather that the front office didn’t have a replacement in hand.

Hakan Calhanoglu is reflecting on his Inter future following the departure of Simone Inzaghi. He has offers from Saudi Arabia.

Inter Getting Prepared Should Star Midfielder Want Out

June 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market One comment

Hakan Calhanoglu is reflecting on his Inter future following the departure of Simone Inzaghi. Like the coach, he has large offers from Saudi Arabia, and he hasn’t outright rejected them. The Turk renewed his contract two years ago.

New Juventus coach Damien Comolli confirmed Igor Tudor for 2025/2026 a couple of days ago,

Juventus to Hand Coach Tudor a Contract Extension

June 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

New Juventus head Damien Comolli confirmed Igor Tudor for 2025/2026 a couple of days ago, and the parties quickly struck an agreement to renew his contract. It would have run out at the end of next season otherwise.

A Milan emissary was in London on Tuesday to discuss two Arsenal players: Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior.

Milan Probe Arsenal Couple to Fix Their Back-Line

June 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

A Milan emissary was in London on Tuesday to discuss two Arsenal players: Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior. The Rossoneri are eager to shore up their defense, which has been too lax in the last few campaigns.

FIFA Club World Cup Group G Preview & Predictions: Meet Juventus Rivals

June 12, 2025 Marko Vrakela FIFA Club World Cup, International Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Serie A Leave a comment

Perhaps the FIFA Club World Cup could be a chance for out-of-sorts Juventus to put another lackluster season behind them. The newly formatted summer tournament is just around the corner, with the Bianconeri one of the two Serie A representatives in the United States.

Inter stopped at two signings, Luka Sucic and Luis Henrique, in the pre-Club World Cup window but are working on multiple deals for later.

Inter Ramp Up Efforts to Acquire Touted Parma Attacker

June 11, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter stopped at two signings, Luka Sucic and Luis Henrique, in the pre-Club World Cup window but are working on multiple deals for later in the summer. They had a meeting with the Parma higher-ups on Tuesday.

Napoli have ironed out all the details for Kevin De Bruyne, who will take the medicals Thursday and are on the brink of buying Yunus Musah.

Napoli Set to Add De Bruyne and Fringe Milan Midfielder

June 11, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli have ironed out all the details to onboard Kevin De Bruyne, who will take the medicals on Thursday, and are on the brink of acquiring Yunus Musah in a flash deal. President Aurelio De Laurentiis intervened personally to settle some issues.

Juventus and Milan are pursuing Leonardo Balerdi and Adrien Rabiot respectively, following the indications of their coaches.

Olympique Marseille Resist Juventus and Milan Advances

June 11, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Marseille, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus and Milan are pursuing Leonardo Balerdi and Adrien Rabiot respectively, following the indications of their coaches, but Olympique Marseille don’t plan to lose their linchpins. Igor Tudor is a big fan of the Argentine.

After a season of broken dreams, Inter will look to reset under new management when the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in mid-June

FIFA Club World Cup Group E Preview & Predictions: Meet Inter Rivals

June 11, 2025 Marko Vrakela FIFA Club World Cup, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, River Plate, Serie A Leave a comment

After a season of broken dreams, Inter will look to reset under new management when the new expanded format of the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in mid-June. Simone Inzaghi waved goodbye to San Siro after four successful years, with former Primavera coach and 2010 treble winner Cristian Chivu elected to fill the vacancy.

Juventus have joined the race for Viktor Gyokeres, which has turned heads with his stellar performances with Sporting CP.

Juventus After Manchester United and Arsenal Target

June 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Sporting CP, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus have joined the race for Viktor Gyokeres, which has turned heads with his stellar performances with Sporting CP in the last couple of seasons. They have to battle at least a pair of Premier League giants, starting with Manchester United and Arsenal,

Despite the courtship by the Federation, Claudio Ranieri won’t be the new Italy coach following Luciano Spalletti’s sacking.

Ranieri Turns Down Opportunity to Take Over Italy

June 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Italy, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Despite the courtship by the Federation, Claudio Ranieri won’t be the new Italy coach following Luciano Spalletti’s sacking. The veteran gaffer thought about it but will stay committed to his new Roma role exclusively despite the go-ahead from the ownership.

Mike Maignan wishes to join Chelsea, but their offer falls short of the request by Milan, while Theo Hernandez doesn’t want to join Al-Hilal.

Maignan and Theo Hernandez Giving Milan Headaches

June 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Lyon, Parma, Premier League, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Torino, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Mike Maignan wishes to join Chelsea, but their offer falls short of the request by Milan, while Theo Hernandez doesn’t want to go to Al-Hilal, which has tabled the richest bid for him. Both players have just a year left on their deals.

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