Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan to Face Former and Maybe Future Target in Porto Match

October 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Champions League, Italian Football, Porto, Serie A, Transfer Market

Jesus Tecatito Corona could have played today’s game between Milan and Porto with a different jersey. The attacker was on the Rossoneri’s radar up until the final days of the window. However, the price tag of the Dragoes too high, and the Rossoneri opted for Junior Messias instead.

Allegri Announces Upcoming Return of Two Stars before Zenit Clash

October 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri previewed the Champions League bout with Zenit, updating on the status of Matthijs De Ligt and Paulo Dybala and commenting the recent wins: "We must not get carried away now. Seasons are usually decided in March.

47-year-old Orsato has established himself as part of the cream of officials of the beautiful game in recent years and gave some insight.

Referee Orsato Not Reprimanded for What Happened in Juventus-Roma

October 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Uncategorized

Referee Daniele Orsato will not face discipline for the penalty kick he awarded in Juventus-Roma. He blew the whistle too early since Tammy Abraham hit the net in the prosecution of the action. However, it was a minor mistake at best according to his bosses.

The Football Association wants Serie A to postpone a round to help Italy in the upcoming World Cup playoffs, but they are facing some opposition.

Italian FA Boss Gravina: “The Ronaldo Deal Was Not Good for Juventus”

October 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Serie A, Transfer Market

Gabriele Gravina, the president of the Italian Football Association, intervened in a TV show and touched on a few topics such as the recent racist incidents, the economic state of Italian football and the reforms he would like to introduce to improve.

Fringe of Fiorentina Fans Contested “Juventus Fan” Dusan Vlahovic

October 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Manchester City, Serie A, Transfer Market

A few Fiorentina fans that traveled to Venice yesterday lashed out at Dusan Vlahovic after the game. They hurled insults at him, in particular for the links to Juventus. They were a clear minority compared to the 750 people that were present, but the offenses were audible.

Napoli among European Elite, Eye Club Record for Fastest Start

October 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli found a way to defeat Torino too, even if the game was seemingly slipping through their hands. They tied the best start in their history. They are the only team in the top five league that has yet to be defeated and are tied for least goals allowed.

Inzaghi Underlines Importance of Sheriff Tiraspol Game for “Angry” Inter

October 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Simone Inzaghi urged Inter not to underestimate Sheriff Tiraspol: “They did not win two games by chance. We faced Real Madrid and Shakhtar Donetsk too, and they are excellent teams. They will be enthusiastic and organized. It is a crucial match for us."

Stefano Pioli urged his team to move on from the tie against Salernitana in the presser before facing Udinese: “We are in good form."

Pioli Drops Hint about Lineup in Presser ahead of Key Clash with Porto

October 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Porto, Serie A

Coach Stefano Pioli gave some indications about the XI before the Porto game, providing an update on Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Rade Krunic and Ante Rebic: "It will be a high-quality contest, with all the difficulties that entail. We are very motivated."

Roma have already signed a midfielder, but a couple of exits could lead to another addition to the role. They remain in the race for Boubacar Kamara.

Milan Reportedly in Advanced Talks with Potential Kessié Replacement

October 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Milan will not be caught off guard if Franck Kessié decides to leave at the end of his contract. The Rossoneri have identified Olympique Marseille’s Boubacar Kamara as a quality replacement for the Ivorian powerhouse. He is currently set to become a free agent in June 2022 too.

Inter Goalie Invited Sarri to Imitate Bielsa after Infamous Lazio Goal

October 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

The aftermath of Lazio-Inter is still ongoing. The goal scored by Felipe Anderson, who played on despite seeing an opponent on the ground, angered the guests. Samir Handanovic pointed his finger at Maurizio Sarri, recalling that Marcelo Bielsa let the opponents score in a similar instance.

Salernitana Officially Bring Back Colantuono after Sacking Castori

October 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A

Salernitana are the third team to change their coach this season after Verona and Cagliari. The Granata have fired Fabrizio Castori, the architect of their unlikely promotion, following the loss in the crunch match with Spezia. They have appointed Stefano Colantuono.

Serie A teams will not sign players from Ukraine and Russia after all. The Italian Football Association had quickly adopted FIFA's special ruling.

Serie A Round 8 Expected Lineups – Injuries Galore

October 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

Serie A returns after the second international break with a pair of heavy-hitters on the schedule. Inter will visit Lazio on Saturday, while the Sunday slate will be capped off by the always heated Juventus-Roma. The League-leading Napoli will face the plucky Torino.

Author: Enrico Passarella