Fiammetta Maspero, Author at The Cult of Calcio

After the defeat in Milan, Sampdoria won the game against Empoli with two goals scored by their talismanic captain Fabio Quagliarella.

Quagliarella on Breaking Scoring Drought: “I Train Like a 20-Year-Old”

February 20, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Quagliarella had not scored in 139 days and yesterday he stopped his abstinence with a stunning brace in the first half of the game. Saturday's goals also made him reach a 100-goal milestone with the Doria shirt. "I train like a 20-year-old and I always try to contribute", the captain said in his post-match remarks.

In a press conference ahead of tomorrow's Serie A game, the Torino boss, Ivan Jurić, spoke about the obstacles that they may face against Venezia

Torino Coach Juric Ahead of Derby: “Belotti May Play from the Start”

February 18, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Torino

Torino boss Ivan Jurić spoke about the Derby della Mole against Juventus in his most recent press conference: "The team is prepared and concentrated. We want to play a great game and we have been working this way all week, with the right boost. We are ready and we are aware of the importance of the game."

The second adventure of Stefano Colantuono as boss of Salernitana finished yesterday, as the Granata confirmed to have hired Davide Nicola to replace him

Salernitana Fire Colantuono, Davide Nicola Is the New Boss

February 15, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

The second adventure of Stefano Colantuono as the boss of Salernitana finished yesterday as the Granata officially confirmed to have fired the coach through an official statement on their website. Today, Davide Nicola was announced as Colantuono's replacement.

Atalanta vs Juventus Official Lineups – Serie A Round 25

February 13, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Atalanta, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

The Atalanta vs Juventus clash for a place in the Champions League will take place in 30 minutes at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Juventus are now in the 4th place with 45 points in 24 games while Atalanta have …

Torino Coach Juric Ahead of Venezia Game: “An Opportunity to Restart”

February 11, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Torino, Venezia

After the breakdown in the final minutes of the match against Udinese, Torino want to get all three points in Venezia. In a press conference ahead of tomorrow's Serie A game, the Granata boss, Ivan Jurić, spoke about the obstacles that they may face against a team like Venezia.

Nikola Kalinic decided terminated his contract with Verona and went back to Hajduk Split, the club where he started his adventure as a professional player

Nikola Kalinic Leaves Verona, Gets Back to Origins

February 9, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Striker Nikola Kalinić decided to terminate his contract with Verona and went back to his native Croatia to play for Hajduk Split, the club where he started his adventure as a professional football player back in 2005.

Genoa boss Alexander Blessin sat down with the press and discussed the upcoming match with Roma to be played on Saturday afternoon

“We Must Be Annoying” – Genoa Coach Blessin Ahead of Roma Game

February 5, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Genoa, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Genoa boss Alexander Blessin sat down with the press on Friday and discussed the upcoming match with Roma. In the press talk, he also referred to his first match on the Grifone bench with Udinese that ended in a 0-0 tie.

Inter aim to bolster the frontline with a physical striker next summer, and they could be able to do it for free as they have been fielding calls.

Leaving Torino May Help Belotti Prevent Premature Decline

February 2, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Torino, Transfer Market

Andrea Belotti is still the captain of Torino but the Gallo turned down a possible extension to his contract, which is set to expire at the end of this season. This means that his experience in Turin, now more than ever, might be close to an end. Perhaps this is just what Belotti needs to revamp a career that never quite seemed to live up to the expectations.

Behind the Failed Transfer of Nahitan Nandez at Juventus

February 1, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Cagliari, Calciomercato, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Despite seeming on the verge of leaving Cagliari multiple times during this past transfer market, Nahitan Nandez ultimately stayed put and remained in Sardinia. The Bianconeri wanted the Uruguay international on loan with an option to buy. They also proposed to add Brazilian youngster Kaio Jorge to the deal.

Sabatini’s Salernitana Takes Shape in Hectic Market Session

January 31, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Calciomercato, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Salernitana have been one of the most active Serie A clubs on the transfer market as they attempt to save themselves from a possible relegation. The mission is almost impossible but the Salerno-based outfit doesn't seem to be willing to give up.

Marco Giampaolo, who just took charge of Sampdoria, asked for new signings in order to achieve better results in the second half of the season

Giampaolo Wants a Change in Sampdoria Following First Defeat

January 25, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

In a press conference after the game against Spezia, Sampdoria's new boss Marco Giampaolo expressed his concerns about the roster and the need to explore new possibilities in the transfer market for the next part of the season.

Author: Fiammetta Maspero