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Milan Strike Twice, Inter Come Back To Capture Derby

February 10, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

With a stunning second-half comeback, Antonio Conte’s Inter won 4-2 a thrlling Derby della Madonnina, likely the most exciting seen in years. The Nerazzurri thus managed to gain three points versus Scudetto-contenders Juventus. It was a real battle at the San Siro Stadium as Milan finally managed to measure up to the cross-town task despite wasting a two-goal lead.

Verona Play 8th Symphony, Tear Juventus Down

February 9, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Juventus fell against a magnificent Verona side on Saturday as Cristiano Ronaldo was not enough this time despite scoring for the 10th game in a row. Goals by Milan outcasts Fabio Borini and Giampaolo Pazzini pulled out a huge upset and awarded coach Ivan Juric’s perfect machine their 8th consecutive game with no losses. Maurizio Sarri has much to reflect on.

Inter Keep Chasing Juve as Lukaku Knocks Udinese Down

February 2, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Udinese

It took Romelu Lukaku's fifth brace in Serie A to put Inter back on track after three draws in a row and keep them on Juventus’ back. The Nerazzurri won 2-0 against Udinese among much difficulty as the Bianconeri managed to keep Antonio Conte’s side at bay for more than one hour with their physical superiority.

NBA Legend Kobe Bryant Killed In Helicopter Crash

January 26, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Uncategorized

NBA basketball legend Kobe Bryant died today at 41 in a helicopter crash. The whole world of sport plummeted in shock as the news spread. On top of being one of the most dominant athletes in the past 20 years, Kobe was a true calcio lover and a Milan supporter. He also had a deep connection with Italy, where he spent part of his childhood.

Ilicic Scores Three, Atalanta Seven! Torino Humiliated

January 26, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Torino

A stellar Atalanta delivered Torino the worst home humiliation in their history. Gian Piero Gasperini’s Bergamaschi were unstoppable on Saturday, led by Josep Ilicic in full berserk mode. The Slovenian tallied three goals, including a formidable one scored from the midfield line. Additional goals by Gosens, Zapata, and a double by Muriel set the score at 7-0.

Donnarumma, Rebic Extend Milan Winning Streak

January 25, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Brescia, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Milan won 1-0 in at the Mario Rigamonti Stadium in Brescia on Friday to extend their winning streak to three games and continue their climb back up the Serie A table. However, it took a string of saves by goalie Gianluigi Donnarumma and Ante Rebic’s third goal in a row to pull the Rossoneri’s chestnuts out of the fire in a game which the Rondinelle played better.

Lazio Demolish Sampdoria With Super Immobile Hat Trick

January 18, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Italian Football, Lazio, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Perhaps Azzurri’s coach Roberto Mancini should find a way to freeze down Ciro Immobile until June to preserve his astounding state of shape and then unfreeze him just before the Euro 2020. The Nazionale and Lazio’s cannoniere demolished Sampdoria with a hat-trick to lead his side to their 11th consecutive league victory on Saturday.

Juventus Clinch Winter Crown as Roma’s Zaniolo Suffers Injury

January 12, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Juventus are the Serie A Winter Champions as they beat Roma 2-1 in the Stadio Olimpico showdown on Sunday thanks to a double lead taken early in the game with a brutal one-two. The match was, however, stained by young starlet Nicoló Zaniolo's injury, as the Azzurri sensation left the pitch in the 34th minute with a torn right-knee cruciate ligament. His season is likely over.

Atalanta Scare Inter as Conte Is Saved by Handanovic

January 12, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Inter genuinely got a break on Saturday night against an awesome Atalanta side. The Nerazzurri snatched one point only and, now sitting at 46 in the table, risk being overtaken by Maurizio Sarri's Juventus for the ephemeral title of Winter Champions. Atalanta came close to grab the three points and were only stopped by Samir Handanovic, who saved a late penalty.

Leao-Ibra: Milan New Striker Pair Regenerates Rossoneri

January 11, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Cagliari, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Perhaps Stefano Pioli has found the magic formula. His brand-new attacking couple made of Rafael Leao and Zlatan Ibrahimovic helped Milan return to victory after three games without goals as the Rossoneri made full score in Cagliari on Saturday. Ibra scored his goal number 57 in red-and-black after Rafael Leao, with a bit of luck, had put Milan in the driving seat.

Goalless Draw at San Siro In Ibrahimovic New Debut Day

January 6, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

A goalless draw at San Siro, with Sampdoria snatching an important away point in view of their battle to remain in Serie A. Milan were held onto a nil-nil home tie for the second time in a row, after Sassuolo had ruined their 120th birthday before Christmas. The return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, sent in by Stefano Pioli in the second half, didn’t help the Rossoneri.

Pazzini, Stepinski Put Verona Ahead of SPAL In Relegation Battle

January 5, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Spal

Verona began the new year by winning 2-0 in Ferrara against SPAL in a key relegation battle. Goals by Giampaolo Pazzini and Mariusz Stepinski put the Scaligeri ahead of the Biancazzurri, which played with one man less for 55 minutes after Nenad Tomovic was sent off. Ivan Juric’s side moved to 22 points in the table with one match still to play.

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