Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Atalanta Star Hints at Departure Amid Clash with Coach

December 14, 2020 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market 3 comments

Alejandro Gomez not so subtly suggested that his departure could be near in an Instagram while continuing his feud with coach Gian Piero Gasperini after he was unused for the whole 90 minutes in Sunday's win over Fiorentina.

Dybala Committed to Juventus, but Will the Club Reciprocate?

December 14, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Paulo Dybala vigorously stated that he wants to stay at Juventus but, with the extension talks at an impasse, his future at the club is in peril. His contract expires in 2022 and the sides are far apart in the negotiation.

Lazio Coach Extension Talks Stalling Amid Inter Interest

December 10, 2020 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Simone Inzaghi is not certain to remain at Lazio past the current season, as his contract expires in June of 2021 and he has yet to agree on an extension and is on Inter and PSG's radar for next summer.

Serie A Teams Potential Opponents in Champions League and Earnings

December 10, 2020 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A One comment

Juventus, Lazio and Atalanta will have a slightly reduced pool of opponents in Monday’s draw, plus we take a look at the earnings they have already been able to secure in the first Champions League stage.

Bayern Director Discusses Juventus Target and Current Players

December 10, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Bayern Munich legend and CEO Karl-Heiz Rumenigge weighed in on some Juventus-related matters such as David Alaba, Paulo Dybala and Douglas Costa in an interview with Tuttosport.

Italy Legend Paolo Rossi Passes Away at 64

December 10, 2020 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, The Azzurri, World Cup

Azzurri icon Paolo Rossi has died during the night at age 64 after a months-long fight with lung cancer. The striker led Italy in the 1982 Wold Cup in Spain, in particular in the elimination stage. He spent the prime of his career at Juventus.

Inter Plotting Midfield Exodus in January

December 9, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment

Inter are looking to make some changes to their midfield and three underutilized players could on their way out in January, as the executives are prioritizing the departures of Christian Eriksen, Radja Nainggolan and Matias Vecino,

Barcelona Coach Dissatisfied with Referee in Juventus Clash

December 9, 2020 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A 2020-2021

Ronald Koeman was discontent with the refereeing in Tuesday’s loss with Juventus and let Tobias Stieler know it after the game, as evidenced by a video captured by a Spanish TV Channel.

Milan Eyeing Three Defenders Ahead of January Window

December 9, 2020 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Milan plan to sign a new center-back in the upcoming transfer market session and have few young options, from Serie A and foreign leagues, in their list of targets.

Atalanta Coach Planning Shocking Move?

December 9, 2020 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments

Gian Piero Gasperini reportedly intends to step down following tonight’s match against Ajax, no matter the result, because of a rift with Alejandro Gomez that has caused a divide inside the locker room.

Tale of Two Halves Between Verona and Cagliari Ends in Draw

December 6, 2020 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Verona and Cagliari shared the spoils in Serie A Round 10’s lunch match, probably the right result in a game that had an intense pace and multiple chances despite the incessant downpour. The Gialloblu had the upper hand in the first half, but the Sardinians reacted appropriately after the break. Cagliari came away with a positive result while Verona likely left something on the table.

Serie A Round 10: Juventus – Torino Preview and Expected Lineups

December 4, 2020 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino 2 comments

Juventus and Torino approach the Derby della Mole looking to bounce back after some unsatisfactory results as the Bianconeri have dropped several points against the minnows while the Granata have been able to take home just one win so far. Juventus are coming off a draw in Benevento, while Torino have won just once in Serie A so far, again Genoa in early November.

Author: Enrico Passarella