Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Lazio Handed Suspended Partial Stadium Ban for Fan Behavior

April 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Lazio have been handed a suspended partial stadium ban for the behavior and actions of the club’s supporters during the 1-0 win over Derby della Capitale rivals Roma earlier last month. A section of the home fans directed antisemitic and racist chants at Giallorossi fans during the derby clash, prompting the sanction.

Romelu Lukaku is gearing up for the restart after an underwhelming and injury-plagued first half of the season. He has clear ideas about his future.

ROC Nation Backs Lukaku After Derby d’Italia Incident

April 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

The first leg of the Coppa Italia encounter between the Derby d’Italia heavyweights ended with its fair share of controversy. Following a handball by Gleison Bremer in the penalty area, Romelu Lukaku converted a 95th minute penalty, and after which, his celebrations waxed into a scene of great chaos.

Cannavaro Reveals Ibrahimovic Regret for Not Joining Napoli

April 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Aurelio De Laurentiis wanted to make Ibrahimovic a Partenopei, but negotiations soon broke down due to managerial changes – with Gennaro Gattuso replacing Carlo Ancelotti.

Although Napoli will look to get back to winning ways once the campaign resumes following the break, Politano admitted to his side’s inefficiency vs Lazio.

FIGC Inspect Indecent Politano Gesture Aimed at Milan End

April 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Politano is known to possess an affinity towards Inter, having spent two seasons - between 2018 and 2020 - at the Giuseppe Meazza.

Milan are casting a wide net to find their striker of the future and are keeping tabs on Rasmus Hojlund and Randal Kolo Muani.

Chelsea Hot on Trail for Milan and Napoli Target Hojlund

April 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Atalanta starlet Rasmus Hojlund has been one of Serie A’s breakout stars this season, winning the praise of many clubs, especially from within Italy. The Danish international is now drawing attention from the Premier League, with one club in particular interested in his services, Chelsea.

Maurizio Sarri is sure to stay put for seasons to come after he expressed his love for Lazio, revealing that the club has ‘invaded’ his life.

Sarri Expels Exit Talk, Reveals ‘Strange Love’ at Lazio

April 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

Maurizio Sarri is sure to stay put for seasons to come after he expressed his love for Lazio, revealing that the club has ‘invaded’ his life. The ex-Chelsea and Napoli manager signed a contract extension at the start of the season, tying himself to the team until the summer of 2025.

Juventus Place Napoli’s Giuntoli Atop Director Wishlist

April 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has been instrumental in Napoli’s rise to the top of Serie A, facilitating the moves of some high-profile names that will most likely go down in history. Juventus have kept close tabs on the Florence-born executive for quite a while now.

The legal controversy between Sporting CP, Lille, and Rafael Leao isn’t over yet, despite a previous ruling and an intervention by Milan.

Milan Will Sell Real Madrid Target if Renewal Conflicts Arise

April 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are both heavily interested, but it is the former who have an element of leverage if talks arise, since they could also involve Brahim Diaz as part of the deal.

Giovanni Di Lorenzo could change his Napoli and stay at Napoli after all even though his agent Mario Giuffredi relayed his intention to leave this summer.

Di Lorenzo Pledges to Bounce Back Following Milan Humbling

April 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo has bemoaned his side’s 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Milan at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The fullback accepted the fact that the Partenopei were well below par but pledged to bounce back as they prepare to showdown against Milan once again in Champions League.

Mourinho risks missing the affair with ex-club Inter on Saturday, after he launched a tirade against referee Daniele Chiffi in the 1-1 draw against Monza.

Ex-Inter Chief Backs Mourinho to Build Legacy in Rome

April 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Former Inter president Massimo Moratti has backed Jose Mourinho to build a legacy in Rome following reports of an exit after the Special One’s recent comments. The Roma coach, in a recent press interview, commented: “I still have a year, but football contracts aren’t everything.”

Paulo Dybala chiseled his mark amongst the Serie A cream of the crop after netting his 10th Serie A goal of the season in the 3-0 win against Sampdoria.

Dybala Joins Serie A Cream with Goal Against Sampdoria

April 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Paulo Dybala chiseled his mark amongst the Serie A cream of the crop after netting his 10th Serie A goal of the season with a penalty in the 3-0 win against Sampdoria at the Stadio Olimpico. Dybala’s landmark strike places him alongside three other icons of the Italian top flight.

In case the ex-Lille forward leaves, with Paris Saint-Germain one of the clubs eyeing him, Milan will target two players who they have kept close tabs on.

Leão on Emphatic Napoli Win, Champions League and Kvara

April 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Milan thumped Napoli in impressive fashion to make a statement just a week before the showdown clash against the Partenopei in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Rafael Leão was scintillating on the night, scoring two top-class goals on either side of half-time to help the Rossoneri muster a 4-0 victory.

Author: Akhil Fisher