Author: Matteo Carnevale

If you ask any Italian what it means to get something accomplished during “Cesarini Time” (Zona Cesarini), they will surely know the answer

Today in Serie A: December 13, 1931 – The Birth of the “Cesarini Time”

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If you ask any Italian what it means to get something accomplished during “Cesarini Time” (Zona Cesarini), they will surely know the answer, even if they are not a calcio fan. To get something wrapped during Zona Cesarini means to get it done in the last possible minute. It has become a common saying in modern Italian and draws its origin from a football field.
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On April 12, 1981, Gaetano Musella scored the only goal of the day in a key battle at Torino that sent Napoli top of the Serie A table with five games left

Torino vs Napoli Throwback: Musella Strikes for a Scudetto Illusion

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Before Diego Maradona, the Neapolitan fan hearts beat for a young lad raised just a few meters away from the San Paolo Stadium. His name was Gaetano Musella and, on April 12, 1981, he scored the only goal of the day in a key battle at Torino that sent Napoli top of the Serie A table with just five matchdays left.
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In the Derby di Milano on November 28, 1971, the spotlight was stolen by Milan’s Alberto Bigon, who led his side to a 3-2 win with a brace

Today in Serie A: November 28, 1971 – Bigon and That “Funny” Derby Goal

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In the 1960s and 1970s decades, Inter vs Milan mostly meant Sandro Mazzola vs Gianni Rivera, the two legendary Nerazzurri and Rossoneri captains. However, in the Derby della Madonnina played on November 28, 1971, the spotlight was rather stolen by Milan’s Alberto Bigon, who led his side to a 3-2 win with a brace (even though his second goal was hardly an intentional one…)
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Aston Villa and Juventus failed to hurt each other in Birmingham on Wednesday as the Bianconeri collected their second Champions League draw in a row

Aston Villa vs Juventus 0-0: Goalkeepers Shine in Goalless Stalemate

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No goals and one point each. Aston Villa and Juventus failed to hurt each other in Birmingham on Wednesday as the Bianconeri collected their second Champions League draw in a row. Tonight's stalemate at the Villa Park leaves both sides' chances of making it to the UCL knockout stage unchanged at the end of a game that saw goalkeepers Emiliano Martinez and Michele Di Gregorio shine.
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On November 27, 1994, Carlo Mazzone won the Derby for Roma using psychology despite his side looking inferior to Lazio, at least on paper

Today in Serie A: November 27, 1994 – Mazzone’s Roma Derby Masterpiece

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Ahead of the Derby della Capitale scheduled on November 27, 1994, odds looked much in favor of Lazio. But Roma were trained by the unforgettable Carlo Mazzone, who was a fine psychologist. Mazzone used some pre-match denigratory comments appearing on press to charge his boys up and lead them to a crushing, unexpected win.
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Thanks to tonight's win over RB Leipzig at the San Siro, Inter are now alone at the top of the Champions League table for one night.

Inter vs RB Leipzig 1-0: Own Goal Sends Nerazzurri Top of UCL Table

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The secret of Inter's solitary lead in the Champions League table is a rock-solid defense! The Nerazzurri are yet to concede a single goal in this European campaign and, thanks to tonight's win over RB Leipzig at the San Siro, they are now alone at the top of the UCL table for one night. Only Liverpool and Monaco, who both play tomorrow, have a chance to reach Simone Inzaghi's side. 
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