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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

Napoli exec Giovanni Manna stated that they could tweak their frontline in January, and a new signing will hinge on the future of Lucca.

Report – Wantaway Napoli Striker Draws Interest from Turkey

August 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca could continue his career in the Turkish Super Lig after Trabzonspor informed the Italian club of their interest. According to Corriere dello Sport via Calciomercato, the Turkish giants are ready to step up their bid for the 25-year-old. Continue reading

Juventus haven’t found a breakthrough for Randal Kolo Muani yet and are more seriously pondering other strikers, and Joshua Zirkzee.

Report – Juventus Can Sign Man Utd Star on One Condition

August 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee remains one of the priority targets for Juventus heading into the transfer window finale. According to Calciomercato, the Dutchman’s arrival depends on one crucial factor. Continue reading

Milan will go through a changing of the guard up front, as Alvaro Morata has sealed his Galatasaray switch, while Santiago Gimenez touched down in Italy.

Report – Milan & Porto Resume Talks for Mexican Striker as Rossoneri’s Stance Changed

August 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Milan misfit Santiago Gimenez could still join Porto in the final days of the transfer window despite an earlier setback in talks between the clubs. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via Tuttomercatoweb, negotiations have resumed in recent hours, with the Rossoneri eager to offload their unsettled striker. Continue reading

Roma have been losing ground in the UEFA Champions League race for a few months, with Gian Piero Gasperini coming under scrutiny.

Report – Roma Submit Formal Offer for Chelsea Winger

August 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Roma have reportedly made a formal approach for Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens, who endured a difficult first season at Stamford Bridge. According to Alfredo Pedulla, the Giallorossi are looking to sign the English forward on loan with an option to buy. Continue reading

Juventus have added a new goalie to the list of priorities, as Michele Di Gregorio has had more than a few gaffes in recent tilts.

Report – Juventus Goalkeeper Set to Join Bournemouth

August 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio is reportedly on the verge of joining Premier League side Bournemouth on loan with an option to buy. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian star is expected to undergo his medicals at the Vitality Stadium later today. Continue reading

Alejandro Balde is enjoying a breakout campaign, but his contract with Barcelona runs out in 2024, and a few sides, including Milan, are keeping tabs.

Report – Milan Offered Chance to Sign €40m Rated Barcelona Starlet

August 22, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Jorge Mendes has reportedly offered Barcelona starlet Alejandro Balde to Milan amid the left-back’s uncertain future at Camp Nou. According to Fabrizio Romano, the San Siro giants have reservations about the player’s substantial €40 million price tag. 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.

Milan are acquiring a new attacker following the departure of Rafael Leao and opted Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest.

Milan Bringing In a New Attacker from Nottingham Forest

August 31, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan are acquiring a new attacker following the departure of Rafael Leao, but, unlike in previous instances, they were cautious with their spending and opted for Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest. He’s coming in on a €3.5M season-long loan with a €50M option to buy.

Roma didn’t complete the Oosterwolde and Morato deals, but they still got busy, signing De Roon and Balerdi.

Roma Increase the Level of Experience of Their Roster

August 31, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Marseille, RB Leipzig, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma didn’t complete two deals they had set up last week, Jayden Oosterwolde and Morato, but they still got busy, signing Martin De Roon from Atalanta and Leonardo Balerdi from Olympique Marseille. The former will replace Neil El Aynaoui, who’s headed to RB Leipzig

Juventus came up empty-handed despite chasing after Franck Kessié for months, but they quickly found an alternative in Pape Sarr.

Juventus to Sign Tottenham Midfielder After Kessié Snub

August 31, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Tottenham, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus came up empty-handed despite chasing after Franck Kessié for months, but they quickly found an alternative in Pape Sarr, striking a deal with Tottenham. The midfielder is joining on an initial loan with a conditional obligation to buy. The package will amount to up to €30M if he’s retained.

Galatasaray and Aston Villa battled for Rafael Leao as of late, and the former prevailed, thanks mostly to their significantly higher offer on personal terms.

Ousted Milan Star Picks Galatasaray over Aston Villa

August 28, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Galatasaray and Aston Villa battled for Rafael Leao as of late, and the former prevailed, thanks mostly to their significantly higher offer on personal terms, €10M plus €2M add-ons against €7.5M. Instead, Milan will pocket around €45M and a sell-on clause.

Como to Sign Kean from Fiorentina and Ricci from Milan

August 28, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Como, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Como will add two high-profile Italian players late in the window, as they have completed their chase of Moise Kean and also struck a deal with Milan for Samuele Ricci. The Lariani and the Viola went back and forth throughout the summer, but the transfer has ultimately come together,

Serie A Preview: Cagliari vs Inter – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

August 28, 2026 Marko Vrakela Cagliari, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027 Leave a comment

After getting their Serie A title defense off to a dream start, Inter head to the Unipol Domus to take on Cagliari on Sunday. Both sides will be eager to maintain early momentum and make it two wins from two.

Serie A Preview: Napoli vs Como – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

August 28, 2026 Marko Vrakela Como, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027 Leave a comment

Stadio Diego Armando Maradona sets the stage for a mouth-watering Serie A clash between Napoli and Como. Sunday’s showdown in Naples pits last season’s runners-up against a side that beat Milan and Juventus to a coveted fourth-place finish on the final day of the campaign.

Hakan Calhanoglu and Inter have decided to play out the final year of his deal without discussing an extension this summer.

Inter & Calhanoglu Could Still End Up Sticking Together

August 28, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Hakan Calhanoglu and Inter have decided to play out the final year of his deal without discussing an extension this summer, which has been free of transfer market-related tribulations, unlike the previous ones. The decision came more from the team than the player.

Serie A Preview: Juventus vs Parma – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

August 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027 Leave a comment

Juventus and Parma are set to trade tackles at the Allianz Stadium in the second round of the 2026/27 Serie A season. Saturday’s encounter in Turin will provide the home team with an opportunity to reach an unprecedented feat in the club’s history.

Kenan Yildiz hurt his foot against Frosinone, and he’ll be sidelined for at least a couple of months no matter what.

Juventus Ace Yildiz Sidelined Long-Term with Foot Issue

August 27, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Kenan Yildiz hurt his foot against Frosinone, and he’ll be sidelined for at least a couple of months. While Juventus haven’t confirmed the diagnosis at this stage, he has reportedly suffered a fifth metatarsal fracture in his left foot.

Milan are close to finding a solution for Leao, but kayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana, and Santi Gimenez aren’t any closer to leaving.

Milan Not Going to Reintegrate Currently Exiled Players

August 27, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan are close to finding a solution for Rafael Leao, as Aston Villa and Galatasaray have made fairly satisfactory offers, and the player is deciding between the two. Instead, Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana, and Santi Gimenez aren’t any closer to leaving.

Roma are preparing to tweak their defense, as Jan Ziolkowski is close to Monza, and they have put their hands on Morato to replace him.

Roma Setting Up One Addition and One Exit in the Back

August 27, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Monza, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma are preparing to tweak their defense, as Jan Ziolkowski is close to joining Monza, and they have put their hands on Morato to quickly replace him. Both would move on initial loans. The Giallorossi will have an option to buy, and the Brianzoli are trying to obtain the same.

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