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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 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.

Serie A Preview: Juventus vs Lazio – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

February 8, 2026 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

Sunday's Serie A action closes out at the Allianz Stadium with a mouth-watering showdown between Juventus and Lazio. There's a slim margin for error, as both teams desperately need points to bolster their European hopes.

Serie A Preview: Sassuolo vs Inter – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

February 8, 2026 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

Mapei Stadium is the venue as Sassuolo and Inter go head-to-head in an exciting Serie A showdown on Sunday evening. With both sides entering this round in a rich vein of form, it promises to be a spectacle in Emilia-Romagna.

Milan have several players out on loan and believes most of them will be bought out, increasing their financial firepower for the summer.

Milan Expect Considerable Windfall from Their Loanees

February 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Bournemouth, Calciomercato, Como, Cremonese, Fulham, Genoa, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan have several players out on loan and believe most of them will be bought out, increasing their financial firepower for the summer. The most convincing one has been Alex Jimenez so far, and Bournemouth are likely to redeem him regardless of any clauses.

Roma and Francesco Totti are in talks for a reunion, seven years after his tumultuous departure from their front office.

Roma Once Again Contemplating Bringing Back Totti

February 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma and Francesco Totti are in talks for a reunion, seven years after his tumultuous departure from their front office. The ownership has changed since then, and the parties are on good terms, although his return hasn’t materialized so far,

Juventus will have more to spend in the summer but the plan is to use their resources on a pair of coups and pull off some cheap signings.

Juventus Already Working on a Few Bosman Additions

February 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella Bournemouth, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Manchester City, Premier League, RB Leipzig, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus will have more to spend in the summer than in January, but the plan is to concentrate their resources on a pair of coups and round out the squad with a few cheap signings, preferably for free. The Bianconeri have set sights few players on expiring contracts.

Serie A Preview: Genoa vs Napoli – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

February 6, 2026 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

Reigning Serie A champions Napoli continue their feeble title defense away to bottom-half Genoa on Saturday evening. With nine points separating them from table-topping Inter, the Partenopei cannot afford a slip-up at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

Milan didn’t get cold feet in the Jean-Philippe Mateta deal, as the striker has a legitimate knee problem and must decide on having surgery.

Milan Out on Mateta, Eye Fiorentina and Juventus Stars

February 5, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan didn’t get cold feet in the Jean-Philippe Mateta deal, as the striker has a legitimate knee problem and must decide whether to have surgery now, jeopardizing his chances of making France’s World Cup squad, or postponing it to the summer

Napoli lost Giovanni Di Lorenzo to a knee injury in the last game, but they'll get some players back shortly.

Napoli Finally Getting Some Good News from the Infimary

February 5, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli lost Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the last round, as the fullback suffered a significant knee injury and then decided to undergo surgery to address a lingering left foot issue. He’ll be sidelined for six to eight weeks. On the other hand, the Partenopei are set to have a few pieces back shortly.

With the January window in the books, Juventus will turn their attention to a few key renewals: Weston McKennie, Kenan Yildiz, and Spalletti.

Juventus Make Progress in McKennie and Yildiz Talks

February 5, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

With the January window in the books, Juventus will turn their attention to a few key renewals: Weston McKennie, Kenan Yildiz, and Luciano Spalletti. They are optimistic they’ll get them all done, even though the announcements aren’t necessarily imminent.

Milan patiently waited for some opportunities to materialize after nabbing Niclas Fullkrug, but nothing came to pass.

Milan Probed Manchester City and Chelsea Defenders Late

February 4, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan patiently waited for some opportunities to materialize after nabbing Niclas Fullkrug even before the start of the window, but, other than the Jean-Philippe Mateta affair, they didn’t address other roles and onboarded just Alphadjo Cissè from Verona.

Gian Piero Gasperini obtained the reinforcements he wanted up front, as Roma added up front, but he wasn't completely satisfied.

Roma Still Splintered Internally During Busy January

February 4, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market One comment

Gian Piero Gasperini obtained the reinforcements he wanted up front, as Roma added Donyell Malen, Bryan Zaragoza, Robinio Vaz, and Lorenzo Venturino in January, but he let it be known that he wasn’t too pleased with the timing and somoe choices following the Udinese loss.

Juventus didn’t acquire Kolo Muani in January, but their chase wasn’t totally in vain, as it set the stage for his potential summer return.

Juventus Will Not Stop Trying to Onboard Kolo Muani

February 4, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus didn’t acquire Kolo Muani in January, but their chase wasn’t totally in vain, as it set the stage for his potential summer return. The Bianconeri ultimately decided to stand pat rather than commit to another striker to have more freedom.

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