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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

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.

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.

Como are shortlisting attackers in case Real Madrid buy back Nico Paz and are particularly keen on Antonio Vergara and Mattia Liberali.

Como Interested in Napoli and Former Milan Starlets

June 11, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Como, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Serie B, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Como are shortlisting attackers in case Real Madrid buy back Nico Paz and are particularly keen on Antonio Vergara and Mattia Liberali, who shone at Napoli and Catanzaro last season. The Partenopei value their starlet at about €30M.

Roma and Juventus are on the prowl for a left-back and are eyeing a familiar face, Matteo Ruggeri, who could depart Atletico Madrid.

Roma and Juventus Tussling for Atletico Madrid Defender

June 11, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma and Juventus are on the prowl for a left-back and have taken an interest in a familiar face, Matteo Ruggeri, who could depart Atletico Madrid after just one season. They’d have to be ready to spend, though, as the Colchoneros will eventually demand more than what they paid for him.

Milan has reached an agreement in principle with Glasner, but they’d like to secure Rangnick first, while Sassuolo and Torino have decided.

Milan Focus on Glasner, Sassuolo & Torino Fill Benches

June 11, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Monza, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Torino Leave a comment

Milan has reached an agreement in principle with Oliver Glasner, but they’d like to secure Ralf Rangnick to lead their new management as well, which is causing a delay. In other coaching news, Sassuolo and Torino will go with two up-and-comers, Alberto Aquilani and Ignazio Abate.

Napoli are still waiting for Massimiliano Allegri to get out of his Milan contract, but they are getting to work on the transfer market.

Napoli Attempting to Set Up Four Priority Acquisitions

June 10, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli are still waiting for Massimiliano Allegri to get out of his Milan contract so they can formalize his arrival, but they are already getting to work on the transfer market. They might not continue with the dualism between Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and Alex Meret between the sticks.

Juventus are advancing for Emiliano Martinez and Alexander Sorloth but are also readying some alternatives and are in touch with Tottenham.

Juventus Sketching Out a Few Deals with Tottenham

June 10, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus are advancing for Emiliano Martinez and Alexander Sorloth but are also readying some alternatives should those deals not come to fruition, and have been in touch with Tottenham to discuss a few different players. Guglielmo Vicario has always been a top fallback.

Inter have made strides in their pursuit of Oumar Solet, while the negotiation with Atalanta regarding Marco Palestra is lagging.

Inter Progressing for Solet While Palestra Talks Stall

June 10, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market, Udinese Leave a comment

Inter have made strides in their pursuit of Oumar Solet, while the negotiation with Atalanta regarding Marco Palestra is lagging, but the player wants to join them. The Nerazzurri recently met with Udinese, tabling their offer for the defender and inquiring about Arthur Atta.

Milan are taking a look at two center-backs with ties to potential director Ralf Rangnick, David Alaba and Andreas Christensen.

Milan Linked to Real Madrid and Barcelona Defenders

June 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan haven’t finalized their decision but are starting to get the sense that they’ll be able to pair Ralf Rangnick and Oliver Glasner and have begun eyeing players with ties to the duo, like David Alaba and Andreas Christensen. The coach has declined an offer from Feyenoord.

Roma are waiting for director Tony D’Amico to work out his Atalanta exit and have turned down a bid from Chelsea for Mile Svilar.

Roma Repel Chelsea Bid, Working on the Fringes for Cash

June 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Genoa, Italian Football, Nottingham Forest, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma are waiting for director Tony D’Amico to work out his Atalanta exit and have turned down a bid from Chelsea for Mile Svilar, while the sale of other linchpins for Financial Fair Play-related reasons hasn’t gained much steam at the moment.

Juventus have zeroed in on Alexander Sorloth and Emiliano Martinez despite some issues and have been proposed Leon Goretzka.

Juventus Closer to Sorloth and Martinez, Mull Goretzka

June 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus have zeroed in on Alexander Sorloth and Emiliano Martinez and are trying to power through the obstacles in those negotiations and have been proposed Leon Goretzka. His move to Milan collapsed after the ousting of Massimiliano Allegri and their front office.

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