Ashlee Kiddell, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Napoli were just too match for Cagliari on Sunday night as the Partenopei extended their perfect Serie A start to six games

Top Five Serie A Players Who Have Impressed So Far

October 10, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Top 5

It has been a fantastic start to the 2021-22 Serie A season so far and Napoli have been the standout performers with a perfect start to their campaign after seven games. Last season, we saw Juventus' reign at the top come to an end, after previously claiming nine consecutive Scudetto's, as Antonio Conte led Inter to their first Serie A win since 2010.

Lazio vs Lokomotiv Moscow 2-0: Basic Scores First Goal as Lazio Overwhelm Lokomotiv

October 1, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

Lazio were in full control as they easily recorded a 2-0 victory at the Stadio Olympico as Toma Basic scored his first ever goal for I Biancocelesti to earn their first three points in Group E in the Europa League this season.

Paris Saint-Germain secured a vital three points towards their UEFA Champions League qualification as Lionel Messi scored his first goal for the Parisians

PSG vs Manchester City Player Ratings: Messi Scores First Goal in Paris

September 29, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, French Football, Italian Football, Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain, Player Ratings, Premier League, PSG, Serie A

Paris Saint-Germain secured a vital three points towards their UEFA Champions League group qualification as Lionel Messi scored his first goal for the Parisians in a 2-0 victory at home to Manchester City. Mauricio Pochettino's side sat back and defended astutely as they hit City on the counter-attack to avenge their 2-1 defeat in last seasons Champions League semi-final at the Parc des Princes.

PSG vs Manchester City 2-0: Messi Seals Parisians Win

September 29, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, French Football, International Football, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain, Premier League, PSG, Serie A

Lionel Messi scored his first goal for Paris Saint-Germain as he sealed a 2-0 victory against Manchester City on Tuesday night at the Parc des Princes, with Idrissa Gueye scoring the first, in a solid performance by the Parisians.

Chelsea vs Manchester City Player Ratings: Pep Gets One Over Tuchel

September 25, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Chelsea, Italian Football, Manchester City, Player Ratings, Premier League, Serie A

Pep Guardiola ended his three-match run of consecutive defeats against Thomas Tuchel as his side defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Gabriel Jesus got the only goal of the game in the 53rd minute as City dominated Chelsea from start to finish.

Gabriel Jesus gave Manchester City a deserved win at Stamford Bridge despite a resolute Chelsea staying strong at the back for the majority of the match

Chelsea vs Manchester City 0-1: Jesus Breaks Resolute Chelsea

September 25, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Chelsea, Italian Football, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A

Gabriel Jesus gave Manchester City a deserved win at Stamford Bridge despite a resolute Chelsea staying strong at the back for the majority of the match. City have finally ended their run of three consecutive defeats against the Londoners in a game where they were fully in control throughout.

Spezia vs Juventus 2-3 – Matthijs De Ligt Gives Max Allegri First Win

September 22, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Spezia

The Bianconeri earned their first win in Serie A this season on Wednesday evening in a thrilling 3-2 win away at Spezia thanks to a winner from Matthijs de Ligt late on in the second half. Juve have had a torrid start to the season in Massimiliano Allegri's return to the club and previously sat in the relegation zone after four matches, drawing two and losing two.

Victor Osimhen, as the Nigerian striker bagged a brace for Napoli on Thursday night to cancel a two-goal lead for Leicester in the Europa League opener

Leicester vs Napoli Player Ratings: Osimhen Stars in Thrilling Draw

September 17, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Leicester, Napoli, Player Ratings, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen stole the headlines in a fantastic performance as he was the star man in a thrilling draw at the King Power Stadium. His brace cancelled out a two-goal Leicester lead in their opening fixture of Group C in the Europa League.

Inter vs Real Madrid Player Ratings: Rodrygo Snatches Late Winner

September 16, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Substitute Rodrygo snatched a late winner in a narrow 1-0 victory for Real Madrid at the Giuseppe Meazza on Wednesday night. Inter were the much better side in the first half and created a few half chances which were saved comfortably by Courtois, whilst Real Madrid created very little and their front three were not involved in the first forty five.

Leicester vs Napoli Preview and Expected Lineups – UEL Round 1

September 15, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Leicester, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Napoli have made a fine start to their 2021/22 Serie A campaign, having won all three of their first matches. New head coach Luciano Spalletti will be looking to continue their form into Europe as they face a difficult Leicester side away from home in arguably their toughest fixture of the group.

Barcelona vs Bayern Munich Player Ratings: Lewandowski Brace Stifles Barca

September 15, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Champions League, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Robert Lewandowski scored a brace in Bayern's 3-0 thrashing of Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Tuesday. Playing their first Champions League match since Lionel Messi left to join PSG, it was the first time in 24 years since Barca have lost their opening Champions League game, in a match which the visitors controlled comfortably in a deserved win.

Author: Ashlee Kiddell