Marko Vrakela, Author at The Cult of Calcio

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.

Barcelona to Offer Riqui Puig to Either Inter or Juventus

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

Barcelona are exploring the idea of moving prodigious midfielder Riqui Puig out in a swap deal with either Inter Milan or Juventus. Per Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish juggernauts have taken an interest in several Serie A stars, including Lautaro Martinez, Alessandro Bastoni, Federico Bernardeschi, Adrien Rabiot, and Rodrigo Bentancur.

Paulo Dybala Made Up His Mind on His Future Amid Exit Talks

May 2, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A

Out-of-sorts Juventus forward Paulo Dybala has made up his mind on where he wants to play next season amid contractual uncertainty in Turin. The Argentina international's deal at the Allianz Stadium is due to expire in summer 2022, with no sign of a breakthrough in extension talks on the horizon.

Serie A Matchday 34: Udinese – Juventus Match Preview

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

Champions League football is at stake as Juventus travel to the Dacia Arena to lock horns with Udinese in a must-win Serie A clash. A return of a single win from their last three league games has compromised the reigning champions' hopes of landing a top-four finish.

Stefano Pioli Delivers Verdict on Milan Victory Over Benevento

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

Stefano Pioli has hailed Milan's team spirit following a crucial 2-0 home victory over relegation-threatened Benevento on Sunday night. Hakan Calhanoglu and Theo Hernandez were on the scoresheet as the Rossoneri bounced back from two consecutive Serie A defeats.

Author: Marko Vrakela