Author: Diego Ottaviano

Leo Messi and The Times That Are a-Changin’ at Barcelona

Barcelona, La Liga, Serie A, Spanish Football, Transfer Market, Uncategorized
So, let us tell you a story. Lionel Messi may leave Barcelona. Okay, let's repeat it. La Pulga Atomica wants to leave Barca, and he wants to do so after 20 years in Blaugrana. Big stuff, right? Yes, pretty big and almost impossible to visualize. Can you imagine Lionel with a different jersey? But the real question is, can Messi see himself wearing different colors? 
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Ibrahimovic Talks Ongoing as Milan Look For Reinforcements

AC Milan, Calciomercato, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Milan are still in talks regarding the Big Swede’s contract extension with the Rossoneri. On their side, Milan and their owner Elliot seem convinced to increase their offer up to 6M euros. However, Zlatan’s entourage remains firm with their request for 7.5M euros. While the distance is still considerable, both parts are working to find a solution.
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Shall the Serie A restart after the coronavirus lockdown? An act of respect towards the victims and those who are still facing the disease suggests it shouldn't...

The Reasons Why Serie A Should Not Restart After Lockdown

Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020 One comment
Serie A, to restart or not to restart? It looks like a joke. Surely an incredible fiction, especially considering the COVID-19 pandemics numbers as of today, which speak of more than three million people in the world infected by the coronavirus. A simple act of respect towards them should be enough to answer with a loud “NO!” to the idea of restarting the league now.  
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Serie A Top 5 Goals: Paura e delirio allo stadio

Serie A, Serie A 2018-2019
Finally! We just couldn’t wait anymore. For almost two months, we felt lonely, and deprived of the most thrilling pleasure in a Sunday afternoon: Calcio. But now it’s back, in its most exquisite form of the Italian Serie A. And so, directly from the Temple where supporters’ dreams come true, here is our Top 5 of the best goals scored in this opening round of Serie A 2018-19.
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Serie A Top 5 Goals: Fear and Loathing In the Stadium

Serie A, Serie A 2018-2019
Finally! We just couldn’t wait anymore. For almost two months, we felt lonely, and deprived of the most thrilling pleasure in a Sunday afternoon: Calcio. But now it’s back, in its most exquisite form of the Italian Serie A. And so, directly from the Temple where supporters’ dreams come true, here is our Top 5 of the best goals scored in this opening round of Serie A 2018-19.
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Napoli & Insigne Overthrow Lazio Sending a Message to Juve

Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2018-2019
Rome, Stadio Olimpico. Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli came, beat 2-1 Simone Inzaghi’s Lazio and collected their first three points to push “relegation” away. Oh yes, relegation, as many commentators would argue. These three points contributed to appease a hysterical fan base, turned scared and neurotic on the wave of some national and local press’ comments.
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Assi di Coppe: Atlètico Win Euro Derby to Capture Super Cup

Assi di Coppe, Atletico Madrid, European Cups, Real Madrid, Super Cup
What a start, gentlemen! What a game! The European football season officially kicked off yesterday with a new edition of El Derbi Madrileño between Real and Atlètico. The Colchoneros stunned their more famous city rivals and incumbent Champions League title holders, prevailing 4-2 after extra time to capture the UEFA Super Cup 2018.
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Cavani Back to Napoli, What If That Was True?

Calciomercato, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market
Rumor is a Latin word that made it to the English-speaking world, to indicate those speculations or alleged pieces of news with no official confirmation. For Napoli and their supporters, the Summer of 2018 has been characterized by a very insistent and fascinating one: President Aurelio De Laurentiis is allegedly negotiating Edinson Cavani’s come back from PSG.
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