David Parkes, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Fiorentina fell 2-1 to West Ham in the UEFA Europa Conference League final, with a late goal from Jarrod Bowen. Here are the player ratings for the Viola

Fiorentina Player Ratings vs West Ham: Jack Solid, Biraghi Nightmare

June 7, 2023 David Parkes Conference League, European Cups, Fiorentina, International Football, Serie A, West Ham

Fiorentina were defeated 2-1 in the Europa Conference League final against West Ham. Benrahma (penalty), Bonaventura and Bowen got the goals. Here are the player ratings for the Viola.

As the race for the top-four in Serie A continues, we take you through the teams that are set to battle it out for a spot in the Champions League next term.

How Serie A Teams Are Starting to Dominate in Europe Again

May 29, 2023 David Parkes AC Milan, Champions League, Conference League, Europa League, European Cups, Fiorentina, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, UEFA

At the start of the season, the question was whether the Serie A clubs could build upon last season. After Roma captured the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League title, there was reason for optimism. Fast forward one year, and Italian football has shown utter domination in the knockout rounds of the UEFA club competitions.

Fiorentina fell 2-1 to Inter in the Coppa Italia final despite taking the lead. Here are the player ratings for la Viola

Fiorentina Player Raings vs Inter: Gonzalez Energetic, Center Backs Poor

May 25, 2023 David Parkes Uncategorized

Player ratings for Fiorentina as they lose 2-1 to Inter in the Coppa Italia final.

Fiorentina defeated Basel 3-1 on the night and 4-3 on aggregate to advance to the UEFA Europa Conference League final

Basel vs Fiorentina 1-3: Viola Snatch Ticket to UECL Final at the Death

May 19, 2023 David Parkes Conference League, Fiorentina, International Football, Italian Football, Serie A

Fiorentina defeated Basel 3-1 on the night and 4-3 on aggregate to advance to the UEFA Europa Conference League final.

Fiorentina failed to take advantage of their lead, ultimately losing 2-1 to Basel in their Europa Conference League semifinal first leg

Fiorentina vs Basel 1-2: La Viola Throw Away Lead

May 11, 2023 David Parkes Conference League, Fiorentina, International Football, Serie A

On Thursday night, La Viola hosted Swiss regulars Basel in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semifinal. Despite a first half goal from former Basel striker Arthur Cabral, Fiorentina conceded two late goals to go into the decider next Thursday behind.

Things have gotten from bad to worse for Juventus, who inexplicably lost 2-0 away to Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League

Maccabi Haifa vs Juventus 2-0: Bianconeri Collapse in Israel

October 11, 2022 David Parkes Champions League, International Football, Juventus, Serie A

The pressure has piled even further on Max Allegri as Juventus loses 2-0 in the Champions League to Maccabi Haifa.

Napoli tore Ajax to pieces by a 6-1 score in Champions League matchday 3. It was a phenomenal display in which Raspadori grabbed the lion's share

UEFA Coefficients: A Decent Week for Italian Clubs

October 8, 2022 David Parkes European Cups, Serie A

It was a hectic week of play for Italian clubs in UEFA club competitions, achieving various results. Here is what it means from a coefficients standpoint.