Ed Summers, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan traveled to Spezia and accomplished the mission with a 1-2 powered by Daniel Maldini's first Serie A goal and a late Brahim Diaz winner

Spezia vs Milan 1-2: Maldini Jr First Goal and Diaz Winner Help Rossoneri

September 25, 2021 Ed Summers AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Spezia

Milan traveled to Spezia looking to secure a win that would take them top of the Serie A table. They accomplished the mission with a 1-2 powered by Daniel Maldini's first top-flight goal and a Brahim Diaz later winner, but had to struggle more than expected to best Thiago Motta's Aquilotti.

Heavyweight names of European football Barcelona and Bayern Munich went head to head Wednesday night in the first round of the Champions League group games

Barcelona vs Bayern Munich 0-3: The Germans Coast to Victory in Spain

September 14, 2021 Ed Summers Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Champions League, International Football, Serie A

Heavyweight names of European football Barcelona and Bayern Munich went head to head Wednesday night in the first round of the Champions League group games. The Germans coasted to an easy victory in Spain taking home all three points on offer with a superb display.

Jose Mourinho has moved quickly to fill the hole vacated by Edin Dzeko at Roma with the young England forward Tammy Abraham.

Has Mourinho Found His Spearhead for Attack in Tammy Abraham?

August 21, 2021 Ed Summers Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Edin Džeko's recent sale to current Serie A champions Inter left a glaring hole in attack for Roma and Jose Mourinho has moved quickly to fill the hole vacated by the long-time Bosnian servant with the young England forward Tammy Abraham.

Atalanta look set to beat a host of clubs to the signing of Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners of AZ Alkmaar to reinforce their midfield

Dutchman Koopmeiners Could Take Atalanta Midfield to the Next Level

June 13, 2021 Ed Summers Atalanta, Calciomercato, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

Atalanta’s recent success in the transfer market has been exemplary and they look set to beat a host of clubs to the signing of Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners of AZ Alkmaar. This past season, Gian Piero Gasperini has rotated his midfield pairing, but Koopmeiners would bring a different element to La Dea’s midfield.

Giacomo Raspadori has played at the tip of the Sassuolo 4-2-3-1 lineup where his movement and technical ability has caused headaches throughout the league

Striking Sensation Giacomo Raspadori Is One to Watch Next Year

May 29, 2021 Ed Summers Bayern Munich, Inter, Inter Milan, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Trends

A nimble, versatile forward with an eye for goal, Giacomo Raspadori has played at the tip of Sassuolo’s 4-2-3-1 formation where his movement and technical ability has caused headaches for opponents throughout the league and won him admiring glances from Europe’s larger teams.

The History of the UEFA Euro: 1996, Penalty Shootouts and Golden Goals

May 25, 2021 Ed Summers Czech Republic, England, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, European Championships 2020, Germany

Euro 1996 was one of the most revered tournaments England have ever competed in since their 1966 World Cup victory. For one sunny month, it appeared that the Three Lions were on the verge of "bringing football home" only to be denied by a penalty save against Germany who would go onto triumph in the Final over Czech Republic.

Napoli Slip to Costly Draw to Verona, Miss Champions League Spot

May 23, 2021 Ed Summers Hellas Verona, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Napoli took on Verona in their final game of the season with their Champions League destiny in their own hands. Win and qualification would be secure but if Milan and Juventus were to beat the Neapolitans' score, the home side would drop into the Europa League. Napoli were held to a 1-1 tie by the Scaligeri.

Manchester City squared off against PSG in the second leg of their Champions League Semi Final looking to finish off what they started in Paris a week ago

Manchester City Beat PSG to Reach First Champions League Final

May 4, 2021 Ed Summers Champions League, Manchester City, PSG, Serie A

Man City squared off against PSG in the second leg of their Champions League Semi Final on a wet and icy Manchester evening looking to finish off what they started in Paris a week ago. They cruised into their first Champions League Final and the feeling begins to grow that this is the culmination of all Guardiola's hard work.

Cagliari Salvage Draw Away to Napoli to Keep Fighting for Survival

May 2, 2021 Ed Summers Cagliari, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Napoli hosted Cagliari Sunday afternoon at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in a huge game for both clubs. It ended in a 1-1 stalemate that keep both the Islanders' hopes to remain in Serie A and Napoli's chances to participate to the next Champions League unchanged.

Cagliari Beat Roma to Secure Vital Victory for Permanence in Serie A

April 25, 2021 Ed Summers Cagliari, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Roma traveled to Sardinia on Sunday evening looking to keep track with the leading pack of Serie A, whilst Cagliari were looking for points to remain in the top flight. It was the home Islanders who came out as winners 3-2, inspired by their talismanic striker Joao Pedro.

After a most strenuous week, Juventus hosted Parma in their quest to climb the Serie A table and remain in the Champions League places

Alex Sandro Brace Secures Juventus Important Win Over Parma

April 21, 2021 Ed Summers Italian Football, Juventus, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

After one of the most strenuous weeks in a long time, Juventus hosted Parma in their quest to climb the Serie A table and remain in the Champions League places. Despite going down in the first half, the Bianconeri disposed of the relegation-threatened Crociati thanks to an Alex Sandro brace and a Matthijs De Ligt goal.

Fiorentina have not had a lot to cheer about so far this season but Dušan Vlahović’s return to goal scoring form has been a silver lining for them

Return to Form: Fiorentina’s Vlahovic Has Found His Goal Scoring Boots

April 13, 2021 Ed Summers Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Fiorentina have not had a lot to cheer about so far this season but young Serbian striker Dušan Vlahović’s return to goal scoring form has been a silver lining for the Florence-based club. Having recently just turned 21, Vlahović is starting to fill his obvious potential.

Author: Ed Summers