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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

The Inter officials received the green light to invest more than usual on a single player and will do so for Marco Palestra or Manu Koné.

Ranking Inter Milan Right-Back Targets Ahead of the Summer Window

June 16, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Inter Milan and Denzel Dumfries will part ways at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the Dutchman prepares to join Real Madrid. According to multiple sources, it’s already a done deal, with Los Merengues set to announce the transfer immediately after the tournament. Continue reading

Tijjani Reijnders once again confirmed his centrality within Milan in the Monza match, which he decided with a point-blank finish.

Ranking Juventus Midfield Targets: Ambition, Risk & Potential Game-Changer

June 16, 2026 Marko Vrakela

After missing out on Champions League qualification, record-time Serie A champions Juventus are preparing for a massive summer overhaul. Despite Dusan Vlahovic’s imminent departure, head coach Luciano Spalletti is particularly keen on reinforcing the midfield department. 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

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.

Juventus kicked off the Giovanni Carnevali era by buying out Jeremie Boga, which was a no-brainer given his meager price tag and his impact.

Juventus Adjusting Their Strategy After Hiring New Exec

June 16, 2026 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus kicked off the Giovanni Carnevali era by buying out Jeremie Boga, which was a no-brainer given his meager price tag and his impact. The negotiations set up by the previous CEO slowed down, but most will continue, like those for Emiliano Martinez and Alexader Sorloth.

Inter and Real Madrid didn’t need to haggle in the Denzel Dumfries deal, but they soon could do so for other players.

Inter Poking Around Multiple Real Madrid Players

June 16, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter and Real Madrid didn’t need to haggle in the Denzel Dumfries deal, as Les Merengues will activate his release clause. However, Giuseppe Marotta was recently in the Spanish capital for an event involving their legends and took advantage of the opportunity to make some inquiries.

Milan will ultimately go with Ruben Amorim, ending their lengthy coaching search. The parties have reached an agreement on the contract.

Milan to Appoint Former Manchester United Coach Amorim

June 16, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027 Leave a comment

Milan will ultimately go with Ruben Amorim, ending their lengthy coaching search. The parties have reached an agreement on a three-year contract with an option. He’ll make €4M per year plus bonuses. Markus Krosche is the choice to lead the front office.

Ranking Inter Milan Right-Back Targets Ahead of the Summer Window

June 16, 2026 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Inter, Inter Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market, Transfer Market Stories Leave a comment

Ranking Juventus Midfield Targets: Ambition, Risk & Potential Game-Changer

June 16, 2026 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Juventus, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market, Transfer Market Stories Leave a comment

Matias Soulé is the most likely Roma centerpiece to depart in short order, as his two seasons have been fine but not great.

Roma Open to Listening to the Offers for Soulé

June 15, 2026 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund, Bournemouth, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Matias Soulé is the most likely Roma centerpiece to depart in short order, as his two seasons in the Eternal City have been fine but not strong enough to make him untouchable. His agent, Martin Guastadisegno, recently paid a visit to the Trigoria training center-

Ralf Rangnick passed on Milan, while former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has surpassed most candidates.

Between Dreams & Reality – Are Milan Right to Pursue Ex Man Utd Boss?

June 15, 2026 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Tactical Trends Leave a comment

Serie A giants Milan have reportedly identified form Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim as Massimiliano Allegri's heir.

Inter and Juventus are focusing on other targets, but, if they miss out, they could convene and discuss Andrea Cambiaso and Davide Frattesi.

Inter and Juventus Could Meet at the Negotiating Table

June 15, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter and Juventus are focusing on other targets at the moment, but, if they weren’t successful, they could convene and discuss Andrea Cambiaso and Davide Frattesi in particular, provided they don’t move to other teams shortly. The fullback could be sold for financial purposes.

Rangnick Out on Milan, New Candidates Gain Momentum

June 15, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Ralf Rangnick passed on Milan, and the chances of the former frontrunner Oliver Glasner getting the job are dwindling, while former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has surpassed most candidates after being a late addition to the pool.

Roma will have to thread the needle in the summer, as their ownership is ready to splurge on some signings but wish to reduce the payroll.

Roma Primed to Walk a Very Fine Line Financially

June 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma will have to thread the needle in the summer, as their ownership is ready to splurge on some signings but, at the same time, they wish to reduce the payroll. The Giallorossi will have about €100M net to spend, plus what they’ll pocket from the sales.

Juventus are reversing the choice to stick with CEO Damien Comolli, who's stepping down, and convinced Giovanni Carnevali to leave Sassuolo.

Juventus Suddenly Opt for a Major Front Office Shake-Up

June 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus are reversing their decision to stick with CEO Damien Comolli, who's stepping down, and convinced Giovanni Carnevali to leave Sassuolo after 12 years to assume such a position. Owner John Elkann had initially given another chance to the former Toulouse director.

Alessandro Bastoni and Yann Aurel Bisseck have generated interest, but Inter didn’t actively shop them, and both are likely to stay.

Inter in Early Stages of Bastoni and Bisseck Renewals

June 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market, Udinese Leave a comment

Alessandro Bastoni and Yann Aurel Bisseck have generated interest, but Inter didn’t actively shop them, plot to keep them and have started negotiating their extensions, despite going all steam ahead in their pursuit of Oumar Solet. The Italian star was close to Bastoni.

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