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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

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

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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

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

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
The first portion of the season ended with Napoli at the top of the table, which is a surprise considering what happened last season.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 8: Juventus, Napoli & Milan Duo Revive ‘Corto Muso’

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Admittedly, this wasn't the most captivating Serie A weekend, but it still left us with several talking points and a host of heroes and villains. So let's recap the most significant actions from Serie A Round 8 while shedding some light on the weekend's Tops and Flops.
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Champions League Preview: Juventus vs Stuttgart – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

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Brimming with confidence after another domestic triumph, Juventus turn to their UEFA Champions League commitments as Bundesliga strugglers Stuttgart touch down at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday. The stage looks all but set for Bianconeri's third European victory in as many matches under new manager Thiago Motta.
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Thiago Motta turned to Danilo to have more oomph against Lazio late in the game, and the veteran made his presence felt in the build-up.

Danilo Resurfaces to Help Out Juventus amid Chatter

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Thiago Motta turned to Danilo to have more oomph against Lazio late in the game, and the veteran made his presence felt in the build-up and their late siege, earning high praise from the gaffer in an uncertain time concerning his future at Juventus.
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