Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

With Inter set to face Fiorentina Saturday evening, the Nerazzurri midfield-ace Marcelo Brozovic as risk of missing the clash with La Viola.

Inter Chief Marotta Optimistic, Brozovic Coyer on Extension Talks

October 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Among all the new contracts Inter are currently negotiating, Marcelo Brozovic’s one figures to be thorniest. The current deal of the midfielder expires in June 2022. CEO Giuseppe Marotta and the player weighed in on the topic before and after the Sheriff Tiraspol game.

Amir Rrahmani is starting to draw some attention, in particular from Manchester United, thanks to a solid season at Napoli.

Rrahmani Discusses Napoli Start, Compliments Koulibaly and Osimhen

October 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Amir Rrahmani has become a full-time starter at Napoli in recent games, supplanting Kostas Manolas. The defender talked about the team’s form in an interview: "We are doing a nice job, but we are taking it game after game without looking too far ahead."

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.

Author: Enrico Passarella