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Throwback Thursday: Totti’s Ballistic Prodigy (One of The Many)

October 16, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff

There are many reasons why Francesco Totti has gained an unparalleled place of honor in the Roma supporters’ pantheon, as well as in any good calcio lover’s. The most simple is that perhaps he was just an awesomely talented football player, capable of scoring such unique goals as the one by which he stunned the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in a 2-4 win against Sampdoria.

Hope-Green Azzurri Beat Greece, Claim Seat at Euro 2020 Table

October 13, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff

Mission accomplished. Roberto Mancini and the Azzurri booked their ticket to Euro 2020 as they trailed Greece 2-0 in Rome on Saturday. It was a tougher match than expected for the Italian side, but winning was the only thing that mattered. The Azzurri did so by means of a penalty by Jorginho and a sharp conversion by Federico Bernardeschi.

Sarri’s Risk Pays Off: Juve Edge Out Inter to Catch Derby d’Italia

October 6, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff

Juventus won the Derby d’Italia, and what a strong statement they made. The Bianconeri are once again the number one pretender to the title as they raided San Siro to regain the solitary lead of the Serie A league table. It was mostly a victory of Maurizio Sarri, who started with Paulo Dybala and finished with Gonzalo Higuain. Both strikers made it to the scorecard.

Reina Ruins, Then Saves Giampaolo as Milan Beat Genoa

October 6, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff

Marco Giampaolo is safe. Milan’s coach found a last-minute ally in goalkeeper Juan Manuel Reina, who stopped a late penalty to preserve his side’s 1-2 win at Genoa. That’s the least the Spaniard could do to redeem himself after a blunder of his had put the Rossoblu ahead, before Theo Hernandez and Frank Kessié could turn the tables in favor of the Rossoneri.

Assi di Coppe: Suarez, Messi Sentence Inter at Camp Nou

October 2, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff

For almost one hour, Inter lived the dream of breaking the curse of the Camp Nou, then Luis Suarez’s brilliant double plummeted them into a recurring nightmare. Inter’s second Champions League match in Group F ended 2-1 for the Blaugrana despite Lautaro Martinez’s opener after two minutes. It was the first goal for the Nerazzurri in Barcelona’s den in 50 years.

Throwback Thursday: When Le Roi Platini Replied to Uncle Bergomi

October 1, 2019 Matteo Carnevale

A shocking first-minute opener by Inter’s beloved “Uncle” Giuseppe Bergomi, a penalty tap-in by Le Roi Michel Platini, after Walter Zenga had saved his first shot. The Derby d’Italia between Inter and Juventus played at the San Siro Stadium on November 24, 1985, was a showcase of talent and players who would go on to make history in their respective clubs.

Inter Dispose of Sampdoria to Extend Winning Streak

September 28, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff

Inter played the Sixth Symphony. Sampdoria’s poor shape of these days was just what the Nerazzurri needed to grab an easy win at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium and extend their perfect record to 18 points in 6 games. The Nerazzurri had not had such a flawless Serie A start since the 1966-67 season, and those were the days of coach Helenio Herrera. Just saying.

Belotti’s Four-Minute Madness Overthrows Milan

September 27, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff

The Rooster raised his crest, and Milan paid a bitter price for it. Andrea “Rooster” Belotti scored twice in four minutes to push Torino towards a key home win against Marco Giampaolo’s Rossoneri on Thursday. The Azzurri’s centravanti neutralized Krzysztof Piatek’s initial lead with a stunning overhead kick, condemning Milan to suffer their third loss in five Serie A games.

Throwback Thursday: Van Basten and Milan’s New Fatal Verona

September 13, 2019 Matteo Carnevale

Marco Van Basten removing his shirt and throwing it to the ground. The Swan of Utrecht sent off by referee Rosario Lo Bello, together with teammates Frank Rijkaard and Alessandro Costacurta. The surreal images of Milan’s second “Fatal Verona” are stuck in any Rossonero’s mind, remembering him of when his club lost 1-2 to the Gialloblu to throw a Scudetto away.

Azzurri Tame Finland as Immobile Breaks Scoring Drought

September 9, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff

Roberto Mancini’s Italy run fast towards Euro 2020. The Azzurri need only three more points to book a European Championship ticket as they won 1-2 in Finland on Sunday, with Jorginho giving the visitors the decisive lead, after conceding an equalizer to Teemu Pukki. Ciro Immobile had marked Italy’s opener to end his two-year scoring drought with the Nazionale jersey.

Italy One Step Closer To Euro 2020 After Win In Armenia

September 5, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff

With more struggling than expected, Italy disposed of Armenia to grab their fifth win out of five Euro 2020 Qualification games. Tonight’s victory was propitiated by Andrea Belotti, who equalized for the Azzurri and eventually put his stamp on the third goal, after the hosts had taken an early lead. Lorenzo Pellegrini scored the second for Roberto Mancini’s band.

Kolarov-Luis Alberto, Rome Derby of the Posts Ends In Tie

September 2, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff

Lazio won the platonic Derby of the Posts in Rome, hitting the sticks four times against Roma’s two in a vibrant version of the Italian Capital cross-town battle. The count of goals, however, read 1-1, with Luis Alberto answering to Aleksandar Kolarov. It was an abnormal derby, if only for being the first in a long time without either Francesco Totti or Daniele De Rossi.

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Throwback Thursday: Totti’s Ballistic Prodigy (One of The Many)

Throwback Thursday: When Le Roi Platini Replied to Uncle Bergomi

Throwback Thursday: Van Basten and Milan’s New Fatal Verona

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Assi di Coppe: Tottenham Grab Last Minute Ticket to Final

Throwback Thursday: Totti’s Ballistic Prodigy (One of The Many)

Hope-Green Azzurri Beat Greece, Claim Seat at Euro 2020 Table

Sarri’s Risk Pays Off: Juve Edge Out Inter to Catch Derby d’Italia

Reina Ruins, Then Saves Giampaolo as Milan Beat Genoa

Assi di Coppe: Suarez, Messi Sentence Inter at Camp Nou

Throwback Thursday: When Le Roi Platini Replied to Uncle Bergomi

Inter Dispose of Sampdoria to Extend Winning Streak

Belotti’s Four-Minute Madness Overthrows Milan

Throwback Thursday: Van Basten and Milan’s New Fatal Verona

Azzurri Tame Finland as Immobile Breaks Scoring Drought

Italy One Step Closer To Euro 2020 After Win In Armenia

Kolarov-Luis Alberto, Rome Derby of the Posts Ends In Tie