Marko Vrakela, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Serie A Preview: Milan vs Monza – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

May 22, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Saturday's Serie A program caps off at Stadio San Siro as mid-table AC Milan take on an already-relegated Monza on the final weekend. This fixture has all the makings of a 'dead rubber' as neither side can do anything to improve their situation.

Romelu Lukaku may no longer be as prolific as in his heyday, but all his goals have been meaningful this year. He has once again scored 10 goals.

Serie A Preview: Napoli vs Cagliari – Team News Line-ups & Prediction

May 21, 2025 Marko Vrakela Cagliari, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Napoli fans await Friday with bated breath as bottom-half Cagliari roll into town for a nerve-wracking Serie A finale. It all comes down to this for Antonio Conte and his side after they missed a golden chance to lock down a fourth Scudetto in the last round.

Simone Inzaghi celebrated his 200th game on the Inter bench in style on Tuesday. His side cruised to the qualification in the return leg versus Feyenoord.

Serie A Preview: Como vs Inter – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

May 21, 2025 Marko Vrakela Como, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

One of the most exciting title races in recent Serie A memory has gone down to the wire, with Inter Milan chasing a one-point deficit to Napoli. There's no margin for error as the reigning Scudetto holders take on newcomers Como at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia this Friday.

Scott McTominay will be ready to roll as Napoli will face Empoli on Monday. The knocks he picked up versus Bologna won’t sideline him.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Parma: Lukaku and Raspadori Fire Blank

May 18, 2025 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Parma, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Napoli wasted a glorious chance to clinch their second Scudetto in three years as Parma held them to a scoreless draw at Stadio Ennio Tardini. Cristian Chivu's team did Inter a favor by taking the Serie A title race into the final weekend.

As expected and anticipated by Javier Zanetti recently, Yann Aurel Bisseck has put pen to paper on his new deal that will run until 2029.

Inter Player Ratings vs Lazio: Bisseck from Hero to Zero

May 18, 2025 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Lazio held Inter Milan to a pulsating 2-2 draw at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in the penultimate round of the 2024/25 Serie A season. In doing so, Marco Baroni's side significantly compromised Inter's hopes of defending the Scudetto.

Serie A Preview: Juventus vs Udinese – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

May 16, 2025 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Udinese Leave a comment

Allianz Stadium forms the backdrop for a must-win Serie A clash between Champions League hopefuls Juventus and mid-table Udinese. As expected, one of the most intense top-four battles in recent memory has gone down to the wire.

Serie A Preview: Roma vs Milan – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

May 16, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Everything is on the line for old foes Roma and AC Milan as they square off in a 'make or break' Serie A clash at Stadio Olimpico. Sunday's mouth-watering showdown in the capital has all the makings of a season-defining battle, with European football and pride hanging in the balance for both clubs.

Serie A Preview: Parma vs Napoli – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

May 15, 2025 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Stadio Ennio Tardini sets the stage for a 'make or break' Serie A showdown between relegation-battling Parma and leaders Napoli. A lot is at stake for both teams, albeit for entirely different objectives.

Serie A Preview: Inter vs Lazio – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

May 15, 2025 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 One comment

The stakes are sky high for Scudetto-bidding Inter Milan as they take on Serie A top-four hopefuls Lazio in a must-win home game. Saturday's encounter at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza can either boost or end both side's seasonal goals.

Napoli have reached out to Bologna to inquire about Dan Ndoye after the issues encountered for Alejandro Garnacho. The Swissman isn’t untouchable.

Player Ratings: Milan 0-1 Bologna – Ndoye for First Title in 50 Years

May 14, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bologna, Coppa Italia, Player Ratings, Serie A Leave a comment

Bologna squeezed past AC Milan 1-0 in Wednesday's Coppa Italia final at Stadio Olimpico to win their first trophy in over 50 years. As for the Rossoneri, they went home empty-handed, probably marking the end of Sergio Conceicao's tenure.

Coppa Italia Final Preview: Milan vs Bologna – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

May 12, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bologna, Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Serie A Leave a comment

Stadio Olimpico forms the backdrop for a mouth-watering 2024/25 Coppa Italia final between familiar foes AC Milan and Bologna. There's more than just bragging rights and another piece of silverware at stake in the 43rd edition of this fixture at the most iconic Rome stadium.

Inter recently announced to have extended the contract of Kristjan Asllani until 2028. He has played sparingly but somewhat consistently so far.

Player Ratings: Torino 0-2 Inter Milan – Zalewski & Asllani for Routine Win

May 11, 2025 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino Leave a comment

Inter Milan temporarily drew level with Serie A pacesetters Napoli with a comfortable 2-0 victory against mid-table Torino. Despite bad weather, the Nerazzurri strolled to a third consecutive victory at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino to stay alive in the Scudetto race.

Author: Marko Vrakela