Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Multiple Serie A Coaches Slam Concept of Super League

April 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Roma announced through a statement that they will not be joining the Super League, while Napoli are ready to embark on the project if they will be offered such opportunity. During the pre-game pressers ahead of the midweek round, most Serie A coaches were asked about it and voiced their displeasure.

Juventus, Milan and Inter Not Planning to Abandon Serie A

April 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

In a heated virtual assembly yesterday, Andrea Agnelli, Giuseppe Marotta and Ivan Gazidis were called “Judas” by other Serie A owners for joining the Super League and invited to resign from their charges. Juventus, Inter and Milan confirmed that they want to continue playing in Serie A, while a minority of sides called to banish them.

New Economic Details Emerge on European Super League Project

April 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Super League

As the dust settles on the bombastic announcement about the start of the Super League, new specifics about its inner workings are being revealed. The initial €3.5B investment will be equally divvied up among the 15 founding clubs in the form of a long-term loan. At the same time, the new organization expects to generate €4B revenue from TV rights and sponsorships.

Florentino Perez Says No to Cristiano Ronaldo Return at Real Madrid

April 20, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Real Madrid are not working to bring back Cristiano Ronaldo, president Florentino Perez announced during a TV show: "He will not return at Real Madrid. We have made our choice, I can guarantee that. I love him, but it would not make much sense, that is the reason why. He has another year left on his contract with Juventus."

As widely anticipated, Juventus have been excluded from the 2023/2024 edition of the European Conference League. UEFA communicated its decision Friday

UEFA President Ceferin Calls Juve and Milan Execs Liars and Snakes

April 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin did not mince words in response to the creation of the Super League. He promised harsh sanctions against everybody involved, from teams to players. The executive attacked Andrea Agnelli, Milan director Ivan Gazidis and Manchester United vice-president Ed Woodward in a presser from the meeting that is ongoing in Montreux.

Financial Incentives Main Driving Factors Behind Super League

April 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The losses accumulated in the last two seasons, the increasing amount of debts and the pursuit of ways to exploit the large fan bases are the main reasons behind the decision of 12 European clubs to launch the Super League. Its significant and immediate economic benefits ultimately enticed the teams more than the new Champions League format.

Juventus President Andrea Agnelli Key Figure in Super League Creation

April 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli has been one of the main driving forces behind the Super League. He has resigned from his position as president of the European Club Association and from the UEFA board. He will serve as vice president of the new competition alongside Joel Glazier, while Florentino Perez will helm the consortium of the 15 founding clubs.

With a wordy statement, Juventus announced to have initiated the procedure to bow out of the Super League, following up on their previous announcement.

Three Serie A Clubs Among Founders of New European Super League

April 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

An earthquake rattled the football world Sunday night as 12 of the top European clubs announced the creation of the Super League. Juventus, Milan and Inter have joined Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham in the effort to start the new breakaway competition. Three unnamed sides are set to be added later, while five more would change yearly.

Sarri Could End up at Tottenham if José Mourinho Gets Sacked

April 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Maurizio Sarri is high on the list of candidates to potentially replace José Mourinho on Tottenham’s bench, but it will be challenging to move from the current coach. The Spurs showed appreciation for the former Juventus and Napoli gaffer in previous years, but their respective timings never coincided in the past. However, the contract of the Portuguese manager is an issue.

Seven Teams Call for Serie A President Paolo Dal Pino to Step Down

April 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Three months after the re-election as president of Serie A, Paolo Dal Pino has been asked to resign from his position by seven clubs. Juventus, Inter, Atalanta, Napoli, Lazio, Fiorentina, and Hellas Verona formally stated that they no longer support him. The sides are unhappy with how he handled the negotiation with the funds and for the sale of the TV rights.

Napoli, PSG and Atletico Madrid Join Heated Race for Rodrigo De Paul

April 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Rodrigo De Paul seems poised to finally depart from Udinese after a successful five-year run and is set to be in high demand. While Inter have long been after him, vice-president Stefano Campoccia revealed that Napoli are pursuing him as well. Juventus, Atletico Madrid and PSG are also among the teams that have shown some interest.

Juventus and PSG Will Pounce if Donnarumma Rejects Milan Extension

April 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Agent Mino Raiola spent a couple of days in Turin primarily to discuss the future of Gianluigi Donnarumma with the Juventus management. The Bianconeri are ready to make an offer should he leave Milan for free at the end of his contract, which expires in 77 days. Also PSG are in the running.

Author: Enrico Passarella