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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

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

February 25, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

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

Roma vs Inter Throwback: Nine-Goal Thriller with Baggio and Ronaldo

February 10, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

What happens when you put against each other a star-studded Roma side, coached by an ultra-offensive manager in the name of Zdenek Zeman, and one of the most impressive Inter lineups ever seen – where Roberto Baggio had just joined the Fenomeno Ronaldo Nazario da Lima? That's easy: You get one of the craziest games in the history of Serie A. 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.

Inter have decided to go after Ademola Lookman after positive discussions with his entourage, which is trying to leave Atalanta.

Inter Suddenly Going All-In to Add Atalanta Ace Lookman

July 17, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter have decided to go after Ademola Lookman after positive discussions with his entourage, which is trying to find an escape route from Atalanta. While personal terms won’t be an issue, haggling with La Dea will be more problematic. He's leaning on an old promise.

Roma have zeroed in on Richard Rios and Wesley a while back and haven’t moved on from them, even though both negotiations are challenging.

Roma Determined to Land Highly-Rated Duo from Brazil

July 17, 2025 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma have zeroed in on Richard Rios and Wesley a while back and haven’t moved on from them, even though both negotiations are proving to be quite challenging. On the other hand, they quickly reached an agreement with the two players, who are happy to join.

Marc Pubill has surged to the top of the Milan shortlist for the right-back role, considering the problems they have encountered elsewhere.

Milan Speed Up for Almeria Fullback, Juventus Join In

July 16, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Sporting CP, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Marc Pubill has surged to the top of the Milan shortlist for the right-back role, considering the problems they have encountered in other chases. The Spanish youngster is valued at around €15M. The Rossoneri have quickly concurred on his personal terms.

Napoli didn’t find a way to sign Darwin Nunez at somewhat manageable figures, so they accelerated for Lorenzo Lucca.

Napoli Give Up for Darwin Nunez, Bring In Lucca Instead

July 16, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liverpool, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese Leave a comment

Napoli didn’t find a way to sign Darwin Nunez at somewhat manageable figures, so they accelerated for Lorenzo Lucca and shook hands with Udinese on Tuesday. The striker will take the medicals later this week and leave for the first summer retreat in Dimaro.

Inter plan to get younger in the back hasn’t changed, nor have their main targets, Giovanni Leoni and Koni De Winter.

Inter Continue to Pursue Parma and Genoa Defenders

July 16, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter bolstered other roles in the early going, but their dated intention of getting younger in the back hasn’t changed, nor have their main targets, Giovanni Leoni and Koni De Winter, whom they have scouted all year long. They are on great terms with Parma and Genoa.

Juventus are on the brink of striking an accord with Porto to purchase Francisco Conceiçao for a little more than €30M.

Juventus Finalizing Deal with Porto to Keep Conceiçao

July 15, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Porto, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus are on the brink of striking an accord with Porto to purchase Francisco Conceiçao. Only the final handshake and the official steps are missing at this point Porto had been adamant that the Bianconeri pay his full €30M release clause, but it won't be the case.

Milan intend to add a new striker to rival Santiago Gimenez, and the two names they have been focusing on are Embolo and Boniface.

Milan Examining Monaco and Bayer Leverkusen Stars

July 15, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Monaco, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan intend to add a new striker to rival Santiago Gimenez, and the two names they have been focusing on lately are Breel Embolo and Victor Boniface. The Rossoneri have had a fresh round of contacts with the camp of the former recently. He could be on his way out.

The future of Moise Kean has been the subject of constant speculation because of his €52M release clause, but the deadline passed.

Kean Quiets the Buzz About His Possible Fiorentina Exit

July 15, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

The future of Moise Kean has been the subject of constant speculation because of his €52M release clause. The deadline to activate was July 15th. While a pair of Saudi teams might have pulled the trigger, he shut the door at that destination. He implied he's staying.

Inter are likely done acquiring new players without parting ways with some of their own. They are shopping Mehdi Taremi.

Inter Eager to Offload Veteran, Identify New Priority

July 14, 2025 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Como, Fenerbahce, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter are likely done acquiring new players without parting ways with some of their own. They are shopping Mehdi Taremi and would like to replace him with a different type of attacker, an inventive no.10. Fulham, Besiktas, and a Qatari club have shown interest.

Milan tried to accelerate to plug one of their holes, but they got pipped at the post for left-back Archie Brown.

Milan Regrouping Following Some Transfer Market Blows

July 14, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Fiorentina, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan tried to accelerate to plug one of their holes, but they got pipped at the post for left-back Archie Brown. They had agreed to his valuation with Gent, about €8/9M, but so did Fenerbahce. In the end, their competitors were more persuasive.

Napoli will have two new faces as they start preparing for the 2025/2026 season, as they have ironed out every detail to acquire Sam Beukema.

Napoli Reach Agreement with Bologna to Add Beukema

July 14, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli will have two new faces as they start preparing for the 2025/2026 season, as they have ironed out every detail to acquire Sam Beukema from Bologna during the weekend. They’ll pay €30M plus €3M add-ons. He'll take the medicals in the next two days.

Despite the jump start, the transfer market has been open for a minute, especially action-wise, yet some stories have already dragged on.

The Three Most Tiresome Transfer Market Sagas So Far

July 11, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Despite the jump start thanks to the FIFA Club World Cup, the transfer market has been open for just a minute, especially action-wise, yet some stories have already seemingly dragged on for an eternity because of their twists and turns, severely impacting a few teams.

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