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Olivier Giroud's only goal of the night at the Allianz Stadium helped Milan edge past Juventus in the second-to-last Serie A round

Juventus vs Milan 0-1: Giroud Lone Goal Books Ticket to European Stage

May 28, 2023 The Cult of Calcio AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

In the 20th anniversary of that epic 2003 Champions League Final that put Milan and Juventus against each other, Juve’s dim hopes of UCL football next season were wiped out by Olivier Giroud as the Frenchman’s only goal of the night at the Allianz Stadium helped Milan edge past the Bianconeri in the second-to-last Serie A round.

Thanks to a shimmering performance from Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez, Inter outclassed Atalanta to secure a spot in next season's Champions League

Inter vs Atalanta 3-2: LuLa Secures Champions League Spot

May 27, 2023 The Cult of Calcio Atalanta, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

The LuLa is back and Simone Inzaghi can be happy with that ahead of the upcoming Champions League Final. Thanks to a shimmering performance from their strikers Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez, Inter outclassed Atalanta to secure a spot in next season's Champions League regardless of the outcome of the Final in Istanbul.

Inter's bizarre season experienced a new high on Wednesday night as a brace from Lautaro Martinez helped them beat Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia Final

Fiorentina vs Inter 1-2: Lautaro Delivers Second Coppa Italia in a Row

May 24, 2023 The Cult of Calcio Coppa Italia, Fiorentina, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Inter's bizarre season experienced a new high on Wednesday night as a brace from Lautaro Martinez delivered the Coppa Italia to Simone Inzaghi's band. After Fiorentina took an immediate lead with Nico Gonzales, El Toro took the game by storm and led the Nerazzurri to a second domestic cup win in a row, the ninth in the Beneamata's history.

Spezia came back to winning ways in Serie A after eight games as they disposed of an abysmal version of Milan on Saturday night

Spezia vs Milan 2-0: Aquilotti Keep Salvation Dream Alive

May 13, 2023 The Cult of Calcio AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia

Spezia came back to winning ways in Serie A after eight games as they disposed of an abysmal version of Milan on Saturday night. Goals from Przemysław Wiśniewski and Salvatore Esposito set the score at 2-0 at the Alberto Picco Stadium, helping the Aquilotti reach Verona (who still have a game in hand) in the third-to-last spot in the table.

Roma found an unexpected hero on Thursday as Edoardo Bove scored the only goal in the first leg of a Europa League Semi Final against Bayer Leverkusen

Roma vs Leverkusen 1-0: Youngster Bove Wins It for the Wolves

May 11, 2023 The Cult of Calcio Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A

Roma found an unexpected hero on Thursday night as 20-year-old Edoardo Bove - yet another youngster born and raised in the Italian capital and now featuring for the Giallorossi - scored the only goal in the first leg of a Europa League Semi Final against Bayer Leverkusen.

In three minutes, Inter steered the Champions League Derby of Milan in their direction and built a two-goal advantage that could very well prove decisive

Milan vs Inter 0-2: Three-Minute Perfect Storm Gives Nerazzurri the Edge

May 10, 2023 The Cult of Calcio AC Milan, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Serie A

In three minutes, Inter steered the European Derby di Milano in their direction and built a two-goal advantage that could very well prove decisive. The first leg of the second Champions League Semi-Final saw Inter prevail over Milan 2-0 thanks to goals from Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

The long wait is over: All Napoli needed to finally clinch their third Scudetto was snatching one point at the Dacia Arena in Udine

Napoli, It’s Time to Celebrate! The Long Scudetto Wait Is Over!

May 4, 2023 The Cult of Calcio Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Udinese

The long wait is over. All Napoli needed to finally clinch their third Scudetto was snatching one point at the Dacia Arena in Udine in the last match of Serie A Round 33. But when Sandi Lovric opened the scoring for Udinese, it seemed like the Partenopei were once again uncapable of taking that final step towards glory.

Junior Messias rescued a late point for Milan as his 93-minute free kick set the score at 1-1 after David Okereke had opened the scoring for Cremonese

Milan vs Cremonese 1-1: Messias Free Kick Rescues Late Point

May 3, 2023 The Cult of Calcio AC Milan, Cremonese, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Junior Messias rescued a late point for Milan as his 93-minute free kick set the score at 1-1 at the San Siro after David Okereke had opened the scoring for Cremonese. But Stefano Pioli's turnover proved to be an ill choice once again as the Rossoneri dropped some more precious points in their quest for a Champions League spot.

Napoli vs Salernitana 1-1: Dia Forces to Postpone Scudetto Party

April 30, 2023 The Cult of Calcio Italian Football, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Salernitana spoiled Napoli's perfect day as they held Luciano Spalletti and co. to a 1-1 tie at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. It should have been a Sunday of celebration for the Partenopei after Inter beat Lazio earlier in the day. Instead, it ended like in a dull corporate office afternoon, with Napoli forced to reschedule their Scudetto party.

When least expected, Inter turned into Napoli's best ally as they came from behind on Sunday to beat Lazio 3-1 at the San Siro

Inter vs Lazio 3-1: Nerazzurri Storm Back to Offer Napoli Golden Assist

April 30, 2023 The Cult of Calcio Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

When least expected, Inter turned into Napoli's best ally as they came from behind on Sunday to beat Lazio 3-1 at the San Siro. Despite an encouraging start, the Nerazzurri conceded one goal in the first half and that was all that Lazio needed to spoil the Partenopei's expected Scudetto party. But a brace from Lautaro Martinez and a single Robin Gosens goal put Simone Inzaghi's troops back on track.

A lone strike from Federico Dimarco was enough for Inter to beat Juventus in the second leg of the Coppa Italia Semi Final

Inter vs Juventus 1-0: Dimarco Strike Books Coppa Italia Final Ticket

April 26, 2023 The Cult of Calcio Coppa Italia, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

A lone strike from Federico Dimarco was enough for Inter to overcome Juventus in the second leg of the Coppa Italia Semi Final and book their ticket to the last act. The Nerazzurri advanced 2-1 on aggregate and will face the winner between Fiorentina and Cremonese in the final tilt of the domestic cup on May 24.

Inter reached the Champions League Semi Finals for the first time since the glorious days of Jose Mourinho's Triplete as they tied 3-3 with Benfica

Inter vs Benfica 3-3: Here Comes the Euro-Derby della Madonnina!

April 20, 2023 The Cult of Calcio Benfica, Champions League, Inter, International Football, Serie A

The Euro-Derby di Milano is served. Inter reached the Champions League Semi Finals for the first time since the glorious days of Jose Mourinho's Triplete as they tied 3-3 with Benfica at the San Siro on Wednesday night. Despite squandering a two-goal lead, the Nerazzurri advanced 5-3 on aggregate and will now face Milan in an epic Derby della Madonnina European affair.

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