As part of our interview series at The Cult of Calcio we talked with Chanté Dompig of Empoli Ladies who gave us a sample of her Italian speaking skills

Women and Football: Interview with Chanté Dompig of Empoli Femminile

As part of The Cult of Calcio's journey in the world of women's football in Italy, our last chat of the year was with Chanté-Mary Dompig of Empoli Femminile. Chanté is a 19-year-old striker from the Netherlands who currently spearheads Empoli's attack in the Serie A Femminile. She showed to have very clear ideas despite her young age and also gave us some nice sample of her Italian speaking skills!
As part of our interview series at The Cult of Calcio we talked with Sophie Brundin of Sassuolo about how her life as a football player and an entrepreneur

Women and Football: Interview with Sophie Brundin of Sassuolo

Sassuolo Femminile are one of the most interesting sensations in the Italian women's football season and Swedish defender Sophie Brundin is playing no small part in it. Aged 23, Sophie is at her first season with Sassuolo after playing for four years at college level in the U.S. On top of being a professional footballer, Sophie is also a sports entrepreneur.

The Cult of Calcio Podcast Ep. 5: Commenting on Serie A Round 11

We welcome you the 5th episode of The Cult of Calcio's weekly podcast. This time, we spent a few minutes remembering the legend of Paolo Rossi and his beautiful underdog hero tale before diving into this weekend's Serie A match day. There's much on the plate, from the struggles of historical clubs like Torino, Fiorentina, and Genoa, to Crotone's sudden awake.
The Cult of Calcio continues its journey in the world of women's football and this week, we had a talk with Karin Muya of San Marino Academy

An Interview with Karin Muya of San Marino Academy

The Cult of Calcio continues its journey in the world of women's football meeting some of the protagonists of the Serie A Femminile: This week, we had a talk with Karin Muya of San Marino Academy. Aged 25, Karin has already had multiple playing experiences in several countries before joining the representative of San Marino as they made their debut in the Italian women's top-flight.

Dzeko Tests Positive for Covid, Misses Genoa Match

Bad news for Roma as their captain Edin Dzeko tested positive for Coronavirus. It was Dzeko himself to officialize the news through his official Instagram account. The Bosnian has no symptoms but will of course skip this Sunday's Serie A match against Genoa. He will also not join his National teammates for the upcoming games against the Netherlands and Italy.

An Interview with Sara Nilsson of Florentia San Gimignano

In our journey across the Italian peninsula looking for talents and stories of women players who are making their way in the world of calcio, this week we had a chat with Swedish striker Sara Nilsson of Florentia San Gimignano. Sara just started her second season with the Tuscany outfit that conquered three promotions in a row to finally reach the Italian Serie A Femminile.
With the Serie A now couting 28 players positive to COVID-19, it is clear that the protocol adopted to face the coronavirus is not working 

Coronavirus Threatens Serie A, from Inter to Italy U-21

The COVID-19 emergency in Italy continues. According to the Italian Department of Civil Protection, the number of cases has been increasing day after day, reaching 5372 on Friday at a pace that is challenging the football industry. With the Serie A now counting 28 players positive to the coronavirus, it is clear that the protocol adopted to face the crisis is not working. 
The Europa League Group Stage draw delivered a tough group to Milan but Napoli and Roma will also need to be careful if they want to avoid any bad surprise

Europa League Draw: Tough Groups for Milan and Napoli

Following Thursday night's thriller in Portugal, which saw Milan sneaking into the Europa League main stage at the very last breath, the Rossoneri took part in the Group Stage draw alongside Napoli and Roma for Italy. Milan and Napoli were delivered some tough contenders, whereas the Giallorossi appear to have a slightly easier task at hand.
Twelve new Genoa players and staff tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total toll for the club at 14. Their next game is at risk

Twelve More Genoa Staff Test Positive for Coronavirus

Twelve new Genoa players and staff tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total toll for the club at 14. Genoa informed that they will continue with the tests in order to detect any possible additional positivity. The name of the people infected so far were not disclosed yet. It is possible, however, that Genoa’s situation will affect their next Serie A game on Saturday.
The Serie A fixtures for the 2020-21 season were unveiled and delivered a challenging start to Andrea Pirlo's Juventus and Antonio Conte's Inter

Serie A TIM 2020-2021 Fixtures – Don’t Make Any Plans!

The Serie A fixtures for the 2020-21 season were unveiled on Tuesday and delivered a challenging start to Juventus and Inter. The Bianconeri will face Sampdoria in their first game, then pay a visit to Roma, and then host Napoli. The Nerazzurri requested their first match against Benevento to be postponed, so their season will start with Fiorentina.

Does Messi Want Manchester City? The Bookmakers Say So

Messi's wish to leave Barcelona is now of public domain.  Manchester City, Inter, and PSG all seem willing to give a shot at signing the Argentinian. Barcelona's chances to keep Lionel Messi are decreasing. Bookmakers rate his stay in Spain at 50-50, holding open the opportunity for Blaugrana, where Messi spent his entire career.
On August 29, 1926, Marquis Luigi Ridolfi funded of a good piece of history of Italian Football – the Associazione Calcio Fiorentina

The History of Fiorentina from Ridolfi da Verazzano to Commisso

On August 29, 1926, Luigi Ridolfi – president of the Club Sportivo Firenze, mostly focused on cycling – used his charm to persuade his own club members and those of the Palestra Ginnastica Fiorentina Libertas to join forces. His idea was to merge the two clubs’ football sections into a new team. That was the birth of the Associazione Calcio Fiorentina.