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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

Serie A Heroes: George Weah, Milan’s Untameable “Lion King”

First Name: George. Family Name: Weah. Those four letters attached to a number nine shirt will always make a pleasant shiver run up any Milan supporter's spine. Weah was an atypical “number nine” with impressive physical and technical characteristics. He made the red-and-black side of the San Siro fall in love despite scoring less that one would expect considering his massive skills.   Continue reading

Atalanta vs Milan 3-2: Muriel Last Gasp Back-Heel Wins It for La Dea

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Luis Muriel chose the perfect moment to score his first goal this season as his late back-heel winner helped Atalanta have the upper hand in a 3-2 rollercoaster ride against Stefano Pioli’s Milan. Their performance at the Gewiss Stadium was overly convincing, with Ademola Lookman bagging a brace and Charles De Ketelaere turning into an assist provider despite missing a few too many chances.
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Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia never hid to be a boyhood fan of Real Madrid, but he’s now eager to beat them in the Champions League.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Juventus: Kvaratskhelia Miss Proves Costly

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia spurned a glorious opportunity after finding himself one-on-one against Wojciech Szczesny. This miss ended up costing Napoli the match, as Federico Gatti emerged as the ultimate hero for the Bianconeri. So here are our player ratings for Napoli who succumbed to their third defeat in a row, this time at the hands of Juventus.
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Juventus Player Ratings vs Napoli: New Chapter in Gatti Fairytale

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For the second Friday night in a row, Federico Gatti was the hero after clinching yet another winner. The defender's second-half header was worth three points as well as a morale-boosting victory. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who extended their unbeaten streak to ten matches with a 1-0 win over Napoli.
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Inter will use the December matches to judge four players and decide whether they could count on them or if they should instead move on.

Inter Management Evaluating Foursome to Inform Plans

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Inter will use the December matches to judge four players and decide whether they could count on them or if they should instead move on. They are set to get some opportunities in the next Champions League game, as they are already qualified, and in the Coppa Italia fixture versus Bologna.
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