Marko Vrakela, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Antonio Conte Heaps Praise on Inter Players Following Crotone Win

May 1, 2021 Marko Vrakela Crotone, Inter Milan, Serie A

Antonio Conte was full of praise for Inter players following a 2-0 away win against rock-bottom Crotona on Saturday. The Nerazzurri perhaps took a decisive step towards halting Juventus' dominance of Serie A with a victory in Calabria.

De Paul gets the highest grade among Udinese players, although his handball paved the way for a Juventus comeback

Milan Ready to Launch Summer Bid for Rodrigo De Paul

May 1, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Udinese

AC Milan are plotting a summer swoop for Udinese captain Rodrigo De Paul as they prepare for life after Hakan Calhanoglu. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via MilanNews), the Rossoneri are on the lookout for a top-class playmaker after extension talks with the Turkey international hit the stalemate.

Serie A Matchday 34: Milan – Benevento Match Preview

May 1, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Benevento, Serie A

Saturday's Serie A action completes at the Stadio San Siro as out-of-form Milan take on injury-hit Benevento in a must-win affair. Both sides are in desperate need of points, albeit for different reasons.

Arkadiusz Milik Delivers Update on His Marseille Future Amid Juventus Links

May 1, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A

Olympique Marseille forward Arkadiusz Milik has effectively shut down rumors about his potential return to Serie A with Juventus. Heavily linked with a move to Turin over the past couple of months, the Polish striker admits he doesn't think of leaving France anytime soon.

Serie A Matchday 34: Crotone – Inter Match Preview

May 1, 2021 Marko Vrakela Crotone, Inter Milan, Serie A

Dead-last Crotone and top-placed Inter Milan go head-to-head at the Stadio Ezio Scida in a potentially high-scoring Serie A fixture on Saturday afternoon. The sides have had contrasting seasons, with Crotone on the verge of returning to Serie B while Inter close in on their first Serie A title in 13 years.

Serie A Matchday 32: Lazio – Milan Match Preview

April 26, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Stadio Olimpico is the venue as Lazio host Milan for a massive Serie A top-four six-pointer. The Biancocelesti sit eight points adrift of fourth-placed Juventus but have two games in hand on Andrea Pirlo's side and can ill-afford any more slip-ups if they want to compete in the Champions League next term.

Paratici Issues Top-Four Warning to Pirlo Following Fiorentina Draw

Paratici Issues Top-Four Warning to Pirlo as Fiorentina Hold Juventus

April 25, 2021 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Juventus, Serie A

Fiorentina and Juventus played out a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday afternoon. While Andrea Pirlo cannot be happy about the outcome, the point brings Giuseppe Iachini's side a step closer towards keeping the Serie A status.

Serie A Matchday 32: Atalanta – Bologna Match Preview

April 25, 2021 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Bologna, Serie A

Sunday's Serie A action completes at the Gewiss Stadium as Atalanta and Bologna trade tackles in a potentially high-scoring affair. Four of the last five league meetings between these two sides have seen 3+ goals and both teams scoring, including a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture earlier this season.

Milan Made Contacts With Mino Raiola Over Dutch Starlet

April 25, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A

AC Milan have made in touch with super-agent Mino Raiola to discuss the prospect of signing sought-after PSV Eindhoven forward Donyell Malen. Per Calciomercato, the Rossoneri have established contacts with the Italy-born agent to understand if there is a possibility of sealing the deal in the summer.

Inter Brace for Busy Summer Following Fresh Cash Injection

April 25, 2021 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Serie A

Inter have devised a strategy for the summer transfer window as president Steven Zhang secured a €250million loan from American funds Bain Capital or Oaktree Capital Management. As claimed by Gazzetta dello Sport, the Nerazzurri chairman has obtained the necessary funds to finance Antonio Conte's transfer ideas when the transfer window reopens for business.

Serie A Matchday 32: Inter – Hellas Verona Match Preview

April 25, 2021 Marko Vrakela Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Serie A

Inter and Hellas Verona go head-to-head at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in an exciting Serie A showdown on Sunday. A 2-1 victory at Marc'Antonio Bentegodi in the reverse fixture saw the Nerazzurri extend their unbeaten league run against this opposition to 19 straight games (W15, D4).

Serie A Matchday 32: Lazio – AC Milan Match Preview

April 25, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Lazio, Serie A

Stadio Olimpico is the venue as Lazio host AC Milan for a massive Serie A top-four six-pointer. The Biancocelesti sit eight points adrift of fourth-placed Juventus but have two games in hand on Andrea Pirlo's side and can ill-afford any slip-ups in the remaining part of the season if they want to compete in the Champions League next term.

Author: Marko Vrakela