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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 exec Giovanni Manna stated that they could tweak their frontline in January, and a new signing will hinge on the future of Lucca.

Report – Wantaway Napoli Striker Draws Interest from Turkey

August 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca could continue his career in the Turkish Super Lig after Trabzonspor informed the Italian club of their interest. According to Corriere dello Sport via Calciomercato, the Turkish giants are ready to step up their bid for the 25-year-old. Continue reading

Juventus haven’t found a breakthrough for Randal Kolo Muani yet and are more seriously pondering other strikers, and Joshua Zirkzee.

Report – Juventus Can Sign Man Utd Star on One Condition

August 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee remains one of the priority targets for Juventus heading into the transfer window finale. According to Calciomercato, the Dutchman’s arrival depends on one crucial factor. Continue reading

Milan will go through a changing of the guard up front, as Alvaro Morata has sealed his Galatasaray switch, while Santiago Gimenez touched down in Italy.

Report – Milan & Porto Resume Talks for Mexican Striker as Rossoneri’s Stance Changed

August 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Milan misfit Santiago Gimenez could still join Porto in the final days of the transfer window despite an earlier setback in talks between the clubs. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via Tuttomercatoweb, negotiations have resumed in recent hours, with the Rossoneri eager to offload their unsettled striker. Continue reading

Roma have been losing ground in the UEFA Champions League race for a few months, with Gian Piero Gasperini coming under scrutiny.

Report – Roma Submit Formal Offer for Chelsea Winger

August 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Roma have reportedly made a formal approach for Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens, who endured a difficult first season at Stamford Bridge. According to Alfredo Pedulla, the Giallorossi are looking to sign the English forward on loan with an option to buy. Continue reading

Juventus have added a new goalie to the list of priorities, as Michele Di Gregorio has had more than a few gaffes in recent tilts.

Report – Juventus Goalkeeper Set to Join Bournemouth

August 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio is reportedly on the verge of joining Premier League side Bournemouth on loan with an option to buy. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian star is expected to undergo his medicals at the Vitality Stadium later today. Continue reading

Alejandro Balde is enjoying a breakout campaign, but his contract with Barcelona runs out in 2024, and a few sides, including Milan, are keeping tabs.

Report – Milan Offered Chance to Sign €40m Rated Barcelona Starlet

August 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Jorge Mendes has reportedly offered Barcelona starlet Alejandro Balde to Milan amid the left-back’s uncertain future at Camp Nou. According to Fabrizio Romano, the San Siro giants have reservations about the player’s substantial €40 million price tag. 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.

Milan are off to a pretty good start, having collected seven points in the first three rounds, despite not being totally convincing offensively.

Amorim Commences Well at Milan Despite Tactical Enigmas

September 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan are off to a pretty good start, having collected seven points in the first three rounds, despite not being totally convincing offensively. Ruben Amorim hasn’t solved a few tactical conundrums, which is affecting some key contributors.

The season-long injury-related Romelu Lukaku saga and the recent declarations by Kevin De Bruyne weren't well-received by the Napoli owner.

UEFA Champions League Preview: Napoli vs Arsenal – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

September 9, 2026 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Champions League, International Football, Napoli, Serie A Leave a comment

Stadio Diego Armando Maradona forms the backdrop for a heavyweight UEFA Champions League showdown between Napoli and Arsenal. Wednesday’s clash in southern Italy could prove a turning point for new Partenopei head coach Massimiliano Allegri amid Napoli’s dreadful Serie A start.

Federico Dimarco has more than hinted at his desire to get a new contract in recent remarks, and Inter opened the negotiations

Inter Initiate Extension Talks with Star Fullback

September 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Federico Dimarco has more than hinted at his desire to get a new contract in recent remarks, and Inter opened the negotiations through an informal meeting with his agent Arturo Canales before the clash with Real Madrid.

Juventus suffered two further blows in their awful start injury-wise, as Manuel Locatelli has been diagnosed with a meniscus tear.

Locatelli Joins List of Juventus Stars on the Mend

September 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus have suffered two further blows in their awful start from an injury standpoint, as Manuel Locatelli has been diagnosed with a meniscus tear following the Milan clash. He underwent surgery to suture it in Lyon, and he’ll be sidelined for five to six months.

Despite a couple of tries, Milan didn’t bring in a new head of football in the summer and simply promoted from within, but that could change.

Milan Keep Considering Appointing an Elite Director

September 8, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Despite a couple of attempts, Milan didn’t bring in a new head of football in the summer and simply promoted from within after ousting CEO Giorgio Furlani and director Igli Tare. While Gerry Cardinale is content with how the summer has gone, a future high-profile hiring could be in the cards.

Matias Soulé ended up staying in Roma despite being dangled for the entire summer window, and Juventus contemplated a swap to bring him back.

Roma and Juventus Explored Bombastic Trade for a While

September 8, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Matias Soulé ended up staying in Roma despite being dangled for the entire summer window, and Juventus contemplated a swap to bring him back for a while, but it didn’t come to fruition. The Bianconeri wanted to send Teun Koopmeiners to the Giallorossi in exchange for the Argentine.

Scott McTominay will soon undergo a heart procedure to correct his benign arrhythmia and then Napoli will focus on the extension talks.

Napoli Primed for Very Challenging Talks with McTominay

September 8, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Scott McTominay will soon undergo a heart procedure to correct his benign arrhythmia and then focus on rehab, eyeing a return after the first international break, though that may be optimistic. In the coming months, Napoli will also have to sort out his extension talks.

Fiorentina are moving on from Fabio Grosso after three games and will turn back to Paolo Vanoli, who helped them avoid relegation last year.

Fiorentina Elect to Make a Very Quick Coaching Change

September 7, 2026 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027 Leave a comment

Fiorentina are moving on from Fabio Grosso after just three games and will turn back to Paolo Vanoli, who helped them avoid relegation after a hellish start in the 2025/2026 campaign. The Viola had poached the World Cup hero from Sassuolo, but three slip-ups did him in.

UEFA Champions League Preview: Real Madrid vs Inter – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

September 7, 2026 Marko Vrakela Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A Leave a comment

Serie A champions Inter head to the Santiago Bernabéu to take on Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid in their opening 2026/27 UEFA Champions League outing. One of the standout fixtures of matchday one pits these two teams against each other for the first time since the 2021/22 group stage.

A week after the end of the summer window, Inter took care of one of their renewals, as Francesco Pio Esposito penned a contract until 2032.

Inter Prodigy Esposito Signs a Unique Contract

September 7, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

A week after the end of the summer window, Inter formally took care of one of their renewals, as Francesco Pio Esposito penned a contract until 2032 on Sunday. It’s the first one in Italy that will last more than five seasons.

Roma are more likely to wait till January to further bolster their squad and continue to track Jayden Oosterwolde and Endrick.

Roma Line Up Two Acquisitions for the January Window

September 7, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, La Liga, RB Leipzig, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma are more likely to wait till January to further bolster their squad than to sign a free agent, even though they are evaluating a pair, and Jayden Oosterwolde and Endrick remain on their radar. The latter could leave Real Madrid on loan if he doesn't feature enough.

Lautaro Martinez scored a pivotal goal on Wednesday after Bayern Munich got the lead, paving the way for the qualification to the semifinals.

Inter Player Ratings vs Napoli: Lautaro Engineers Stunning Comeback

September 5, 2026 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027 Leave a comment

Inter produced an epic comeback to beat bitter rivals Napoli 3-2 in a breathless Serie A showdown at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Despite trailing by two goals at the 55-minute mark, Cristian Chivu’s side summoned their champions’ mentality to overturn the deficit and preserve their perfect start to the Scudetto defense.

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