Akhil Fisher, Author at The Cult of Calcio

FIGC Chief Gravina Backs Choice of Naples for England vs Italy Clash

November 30, 2022 Akhil Fisher England, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Napoli

The Italian Football Federation confirmed the clash between England and Italy for the EURO 2024 qualifiers will take place at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples on March 23.

Juventus, Napoli, and 11 more sides, alongside all their officials, will not face sanctions after the first degree of the trial on the false plusvalenze.

FIGC Chief Gravina Hits Back at La Liga President Javier Tebas

November 30, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A

La Liga president Javier Tebas aimed a barrage of words at Andrea Agnelli after the Juventus president resigned along with the whole board following an enquiry into shady dealings at the club.

Ex-Juventus duo Alessandro Del Piero and David Trezeguet have now come forward to offer their services off-pitch in times of difficulty for the Bianconeri.

Icons Del Piero and Trezeguet Offer Help to Revive Juventus

November 30, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Ex-Juventus duo Alessandro Del Piero and David Trezeguet, who combined to terrorize opposition during the early 2000’s, have now come forward to offer their services off-pitch in times of difficulty for the Bianconeri.

Brighton Coach De Zerbi Compares English and Italian Football

November 30, 2022 Akhil Fisher Brighton, England, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A

New Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi has spoken out regarding the differences between English and Italian football. He also spoke about the similarities between style of football in the two countries.

Juventus are ready to take up Alessandro Del Piero on his offer to help the club. The new course of the Bianconeri wish to enroll a club legend.

Del Piero Jovially Offers His Ankle to Injured Neymar

November 29, 2022 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Italy and Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero has given his say on Neymar’s foot injury that he was afflicted with during Brazil’s opening game against Serbia.

Paulo Dybala has reportedly accepted the contract offered by Roma. José Mourinho has been pushing for the addition in the last couple of weeks.

Argentina Coach Scaloni Reveals Reason Behind Dropping Dybala

November 29, 2022 Akhil Fisher Argentina, Roma, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Roma ace Paulo Dybala has been unable to appear even once for Argentina this FIFA World Cup, missing successive matches against Saudi Arabia and Mexico. He could however appear against Poland in the last do-or-die group encounter.

Yacine Adli Set to Depart Milan Due to Lack of Game Time

November 29, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan youngster Yacine Adli’s return to club after his loan spell at boyhood club Girondins de Bordeaux has not gone down as planned. Adli has been used just four times this season in Serie A, garnering just 114 minutes of game time in total.

Milan CEO Ivan Gazidis stated that Milan would spend more in the transfer market if they raised their revenue, which will happen thanks to Champions League.

RB Salzburg’s Okafor Expresses Interest in Milan Switch

November 29, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are evaluating profiles for the forward position to arrive come January or next summer, and RB Salzburg forward Noah Okafor is already high on the wishlist.

Simon Kjaer Backs Olivier Giroud to Stay Put in Milan Colors

November 29, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Denmark, France, Italian Football, Serie A

Danish defender Simon Kjaer believes Giroud will be at Milan for the foreseeable future. France beat Denmark 2-1 to become the first team to progress to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 stage, thanks to a brace by Kylian Mbappe.

Inter Possess Concrete Interest in Rennes Wingback Truffert

November 28, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter wingback Robin Gosens is all but set to leave the club come January following an unsuccessful spell at the Nerazzurri, and the club are eyeing French prodigy Adrien Truffert as his replacement.

Torino Chief Cairo on Serie A TV Rights and Super League Plans

November 28, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Serie A, Torino

Torino president Urbano Cairo thinks it would be in the best interests of Serie A clubs to democratize ownership, taking the example of the Premier League. At the same time, he thinks plans for the European Super League are an utter waste.

Roberto Mancini has announced a 33-man team for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. As expected, the Azzurri coach picked Joao Pedro over Mario Balotelli.

Italy Veteran Mancini: “I’m Very Sorry Not to Be in the World Cup”

November 28, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, World Cup, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Italy manager Roberto Mancini has apologized for Italy’s absence at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Mancini believes the EURO 2020 victory played a big part in Italy’s outlook before the qualification process.

Author: Akhil Fisher