Dima Gambino, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Roma have reached out to Torino regarding the availability of two of their most appreciated players, in a bid to strengthen José Mourinho’s 28-man squad.

Torino vs Palermo 3-0: Granata Start Season with Rosanero Thrashing

August 7, 2022 Dima Gambino Coppa Italia, Palermo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Serie B, Torino

No surprises at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino as Ivan Jurić’s Torino put three goals past Serie B newcomers Palermo to advance to the second round of the Coppa Italia. They will now face Cittadella on October 19th as the Padua-based outfit defeated Lecce 3-2 in extra time.

The Rise of Südtirol: Serie B’s German-Speaking Newcomers

May 13, 2022 Dima Gambino Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Serie B, Serie C, Tactical Trends

FC Südtirol will be Trentino-Alto Adige’s first club to play in Serie B after being crowned Serie C Group A Champions this season. The Bolzano-based outfit are Italy’s most Northern professional club and are the only German-speaking team in Italian professional football.

Calcio Catania have officially declared bankruptcy and as a result, the club has been excluded from the 2021-22 Serie C season

Serie C Group C Standings Change Following Catania Bankruptcy

April 11, 2022 Dima Gambino Catania, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Serie C

Catania have declared bankruptcy and as a result, the club has been excluded from the 2021-22 Serie C season. The Italian Football Association (FIGC) officially announced the exclusion of the Sicilian side from Serie C’s Group C and that the group’s table would change accordingly.

Bari will be back in Serie B next season after declaring bankruptcy 4 years ago. They will return to Italy’s second flight after years of disappointments

Bari Return to Serie B Four Years After Going Bankrupt

April 11, 2022 Dima Gambino Bari, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Serie C

Bari will be back in Serie B next season after declaring bankruptcy four years ago. The club returns to Italy’s second flight after years of disappointing performances and will dream of making a return to Serie A in the coming years.

The 2021-2022 season marked the second year in a row that no Sicilian clubs played in Italy’s top two flights, Serie A and Serie B

The Downfall of Sicilian Football from Palermo to Catania

March 30, 2022 Dima Gambino Catania, Palermo, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Serie B, Tactical Trends One comment

Sicily has seen over 30 professional and semi-professional teams over the years, most notably Palermo, Catania, and Messina. However, the 2021-2022 season marked the second year in a row that no Sicilian clubs played in Italy’s top two flights.

The Cult of Calcio looks back at the Lazio 2019-2020 season and what could have been if not for COVID-19’s postponement of European football

Lazio 2019-2020: A Lost Scudetto Dream Amidst a Pandemic

March 19, 2022 Dima Gambino Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tactical Trends

Lazio may be amongst Italy’s most decorated and historic football clubs, but the Biancocelesti have lost their hold on Italian football in the last decade. The Cult of Calcio looks back at Lazio’s 2019-20 season and what could have been if not for COVID-19’s postponement of European football.

Marco Nasti: The Most Promising Talent of Milan Youth Academy

February 25, 2022 Dima Gambino AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Milan’s youth academy has continued to create some of the best young talents in Europe. The Cult of Calcio takes an in-depth look at Milan Primavera attacker Marco Nasti, who has have gained the attention of Italian clubs and Rossoneri supporters this season.

Pisa forward Lorenzo Lucca, despite undergoing a dry goalscoring streak, is in the crosshairs of several top clubs for a summer move, including Ajax.

A Close Look at the Most Promising U23 Players in Serie B

February 15, 2022 Dima Gambino Atalanta, Cremonese, Crotone, Inter, Inter Milan, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Serie B, Spal, Tactical Trends

Serie B has continuously provided a stage for young players to showcase their talent and impose themselves on the footballing world. The Cult of Calcio takes an in-depth look at Serie B’s most promising U23 talents that have gained the attention of top-flight clubs and football fans.

Author: Dima Gambino