Marko Vrakela, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Serie A Matchday 35: Juventus – Milan Match Preview

May 9, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Juventus, Serie A

One of the most highly anticipated fixtures on the Serie A football schedule pits dethroned champions Juventus against arch-rivals Milan at the Allianz Stadium. Sunday's encounter in Turin could have epic proportions in the long run, with the sides embroiled in the top-four run-in entering the round level on points.

Serie A Matchday 35: Roma – Crotone Match Preview

May 9, 2021 Marko Vrakela Crotone, Roma, Serie A

Injury-crippled Roma entertain basement boys Crotone at the Stadio Olimpico in a must-win Serie A fixture on Sunday evening. A string of disappointing results in Italy and Europe saw manager Paulo Fonseca part company with the Giallorossi earlier this week.

Serie A Matchday 35: Parma – Atalanta Match Preview

May 9, 2021 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Parma, Serie A

Relegated Parma play host to top-four contenders Atalanta at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Sunday afternoon in their penultimate home match in Serie A. While the Crusaders won just 8.82% of their league games this season, La Dea boast a solid 58.82% success ratio in top-flight fixtures in 2020/21.

Vlahovic Steals Show Again As Fiorentina Beat Lazio

May 8, 2021 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Lazio, Serie A

Fiorentina pulled off an all-important 2-0 triumph over Lazio at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday night. As it was the case this entire Serie A season, Dusan Vlahovic stole the show, leading his side to a vital three points with another brace.

Milan Accelerated Interest in Rodrigo de Paul

May 8, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Udinese

AC Milan have stepped up their long-term interest in Udinese headline performer Rodrigo de Paul. According to MilanNews, Paolo Maldini has established contact with the player's representatives over a potential summer move to Lombardy.

Antonio Conte Waxes Lyrical About Inter’s Performance Against Sampdoria

May 8, 2021 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Sampdoria, Serie A

Antonio Conte has waxed lyrical about his Inter Milan players following a 5-1 thrashing of Sampdoria on Saturday afternoon. The Nerazzurri dethroned Juventus as Serie A champions last weekend but refused to show complacency against Claudio Ranieri's side.

Serie A Matchday 35: Fiorentina – Lazio Match Preview

May 8, 2021 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Lazio, Serie A

Connoisseurs of action-packed football hope Fiorentina and Lazio will both score in a fifth consecutive Serie A meeting. Stadio Artemio Franchi is the venue as two experienced top-flight campaigners go head-to-head on Saturday night.

Serie A Matchday 35: Inter Milan – Sampdoria Match Preview

Serie A Matchday 35: Inter – Sampdoria Match Preview

May 8, 2021 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Sampdoria, Serie A

Newly-crowned Serie A champions Inter welcome Sampdoria to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Saturday evening. Since the two sides last met in January, the Nerazzurri have gone on a rampage while La Samp blew hot and cold.

Serie A Matchday 35: Spezia – Napoli Match Preview

May 8, 2021 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Spezia

Spezia and Napoli are set to trade tackles at the Stadio Alberto Picco in an exciting Serie A match-up on Saturday afternoon. The visitors seek revenge for a dismal 2-1 defeat in the reverse fixture earlier this season.

Antonio Conte Shares His Thoughts About Winning Serie A Title with Inter

May 2, 2021 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Serie A

Antonio Conte has delivered his verdict on Inter Milan's outstanding Serie A campaign as Juventus' dominance of Italian football came to a halt on Sunday. The 51-year-old has won his fourth Serie A title but first as the Nerazzurri boss, with his side running riot in the Italian top-flight this term.

Leonardo Bonucci Slams Juventus Mentality Despite Udinese Triumph

Leonardo Bonucci Slams Juventus Mentality Despite Triumph in Udine

May 2, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Udinese

Juventus left it late in Udine as they claimed an all-important three points against a stubborn Udinese side at the Dacia Arena on Sunday evening. Despite trailing at half-time, the Bianconeri kept moving forward and eventually earned a valuable 2-1 victory to boost their Serie A top-four hopes.

Juventus Send Message of Compliments to Newly-Crowned Serie A Champions

Juventus Compliment Newly-Crowned Serie A Champions Inter

May 2, 2021 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Juventus, Serie A

Inter have officially ended a decade of Juventus' dominance on Serie A on Sunday. Although there was no doubt the Nerazzurri will win the league title in 2020-21, Atalanta's 1-1 draw at Sassuolo has confirmed what was coming anyway. Dethroned champions Juve congratulated their rivals for a massive accomplishment in a manner of true champions.

Author: Marko Vrakela