Cillian Horan, Author at The Cult of Calcio

This is the life and times of Alexandre Pato, how such a promising career at Milan turned into a great big disappointment

Serie A Fallen Stars: Alexandre Pato from Brazil to Milan and Back

January 25, 2024 Cillian Horan AC Milan, Fallen Stars, Serie A

From winning the Golden Boy award, being the darling of Milan and the San Siro, to playing in China and America and now being unemployed at 34. This is the life and times of Alexandre Pato, how such a promising career turned into a great big disappointment.

We are looking back at five times that famous Serie A icons went back to their old club as manager and seeing how they got on

Five Serie A Legends Who Coached Their Former Teams and How It Went

January 20, 2024 Cillian Horan AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Considering the news that legendary Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has succeeded Jose Mourinho as the club’s manager, we’re looking back at five times that Serie A icons went back to their old club as manager and seeing how they got on.

Roma inevitably moved quickly after firing José Mourinho, picking club legend Daniele De Rossi to fill the opening. The parties were already in talks.

From the Sacking of Mourinho to the De Rossi Experiment

January 18, 2024 Cillian Horan Italian Football, Mourinho, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Just four hours after Roma confirmed the sacking of Jose Mourinho, the Giallorossi announced that club legend Daniele De Rossi would be the one to take his place in the dugout. De Rossi, 40, spent 18 years as a player at Roma and gained respect throughout his career as a no-nonsense tough-tackling general in the heart of their midfield.

Author: Cillian Horan

Serie A Fallen Stars: Alexandre Pato from Brazil to Milan and Back

Five Serie A Legends Who Coached Their Former Teams and How It Went

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