Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Arkadiusz Milik Remains on Juventus and Roma Radar

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

Arkadiusz Milik has moved to Olympique Marseille in January in order to resume playing but his return to Serie A is possible in the summer as his contract has just a €12M release clause. Juventus and Roma, which previously pursued the striker when he was at Napoli, remain interested.

Milan Considered Frontrunners for Torino Star Andrea Belotti

February 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino, Transfer Market

Andrea Belotti could leave Torino at the end of the season as the negotiation to extend his contract, which expires in 2022, is not going well and Milan are ready to pounce as the player wants to move to a team with higher ambitions.

Spezia Change Hands as Platek Family Takes Over from Gabriele Volpi

February 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia

Spezia officially announced on Thursday that the Platek family has purchased the club from Gabriele Volpi, becoming the seventh Serie A team owned by foreigners and the fifth by North American entrepreneurs. Volpi leaves the club after 13 years at the helm, which culminated with the first promotion to the top league.

Francesco Totti Under Investigation Over Alleged License Breach

February 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The Italian Football Association (FIGC) has opened an investigation about Francesco Totti and his company CT10 Management to look into whether he is acting as an agent without having the license. The inquiry was started because of a complaint by the association of the players' representatives.

Conte and Agnelli Unpunished by Sports Judge Despite Fight

February 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Coppa Italia, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

While the unsavory exchange between Antonio Conte and Andrea Agnelli continues to dominate the headlines in the Italy, the duo will not face any immediate discipline as the sports judge made no mention of it in his report. Alex Sandro will miss the final.

Milan CEO Gazidis “Loves” Pioli, Lauds Maldini and Ibrahimovic

February 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan CEO gave his first interview in Italian, commenting on several topics related to the club and showering director Paolo Maldini, coach Stefano Pioli and Zlatan Ibrahimovic with praise for what they have been able to accomplish thus far.

Juventus President Slammed for Rumored Champions League Reform

February 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Andrea Agnelli received heavy criticism by L’Equipe for his push to change the Champions League format in his role as president of the European Club Association. He was defined: "One of the men who hurt the idea of the universality of football the most.”

Leicester and Leeds Eyeing Milan Youngster Tommaso Pobega

February 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

The good performances of Tommaso Pobega at Spezia in his first season in Serie A have not gone unnoticed as he has drawn interest from Leicester, Leeds and Eintracht Frankfurt, however Milan are planning to keep him in the roster next season.

Inter Supporting Conte After Heated Confrontation with Juventus

February 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Inter executives are fuming for what happened at the end of Tuesday’s Coppa Italia match versus Juventus and are fully behind their coach Antonio Conte, who was the subject of heavy insults by Andrea Agnelli after the final whistle, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Gianluigi Buffon Likely to Renew Contract with Juventus

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

The decision will be officially made only at the end of the season, but, as things stand, everything is set up for Gianluigi Buffon to continue playing with Juventus for another campaign. He could become the oldest goalkeeper to ever start a game.

Udinese Will Not Block Rodrigo De Paul from Moving This Summer

February 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market, Udinese

The next summer window could finally be the right time for Rodrigo De Paul to leave Udinese and move to a top club, as his team that will not put up too much resistance if the right bid comes. Over the last 18 months, he has been linked to Inter, Juventus and Leeds.

Romelu Lukaku is officially back at Inter. The striker was unveiled by president Steven Zhang with a video on Twitter before the formal announcement.

Romelu Lukaku Almost Transferred to Juventus Two Years Ago

February 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella Coppa Italia, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Romelu Lukaku almost joined Juventus in 2019 as the Bianconeri were looking for a striker and tried to pull off a swap with Manchester United involving Paulo Dybala, but the Argentinian forward refused to move to the Red Devils. Juventus and Inter will square off tonight in the Coppa Italia semis.

Author: Enrico Passarella