Matteo Carnevale, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Inter Bend Knee To Sevilla In Thrilling Europa League Final

August 21, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups

Inter didn't make it. The Europa League speaks Andalusian again as Sevilla toppled the Nerazzurri 3-2 at the end of a thrilling and tough Final in Cologne. The Spanish side conquered the second European competition for the sixth time as Inter's dreams vanished when an unfortunate Romelu Lukaku deflection sent the ball into his own goal for Sevilla's winner.

Messi Told Koeman He Feels “More Out Of Barcelona Than In It”

August 20, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Leo Messi and Barcelona seem to be getting more and more distant from each other. According to Catalan Radio RAC1 - a usually reliable source - the Barcelona captain met today with newly-appointed coach Ronald Koeman and shared with him that he doesn't see his future at Barcelona clear and feels more out of the club than in it.

Serge Gnabry Brace Sends Bayern Munich To Champions League Final

August 19, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Manchester City

There were no surprises in the second Champions League Semi-Final as Bayern Munich put three past Lyon to reserve a table for the final European showdown. A brace from Serge Gnabry and a late Robert Lewandowski goal got the job done for the Bavarians against a keen French side that still managed to create a few good chances early in the game.

Paris Saint-Germain Crush Leipzig In One-Sided UCL Semi-Final

August 18, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Paris Saint Germain, RB Leipzig

Paris Saint-Germain are just one step away from their Champions League chimera as they burst into the Final on Tuesday night after ditching RB Leipzig with a sounding 3-0 score. There was little competition in the game at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon as Julian Nagelsmann's side limits were brutally exposed by Neymar and company.

Inter Destroy Shakhtar as Lautaro, Lukaku Bag Double Brace

August 17, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

It was the night of Lautaro Martinez's comeback and of Inter's triumph. The Nerazzurri destroyed Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 in the second Europa League Semi-Final with braces from both their strikers Lautaro and Romelu Lukaku (the so-called LuLa) on top of Danilo D'Ambrosio's goal. Inter will now face Europa League specialist Sevilla in the Final on Friday night.

Here’s What Roma New Owner Dan Friedkin Will Have To Deal With

August 17, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

On Monday afternoon at 3.30 PM, the curtain fell on James Pallotta’s age as Roma president as Dan Friedkin and his son Ryan closed the deal to take ownership of the Giallorossi. The Friedkins have a tough job ahead with regard to reconnecting Roma with their disillusioned supporters who are just out of yet another disappointing season.

Sevilla Come From Behind To Reach Sixth Europa League Final

August 16, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups

Welcome back home, Sevilla. Julen Lopetegui's Andalusians landed in the Europa League Final for the 6th time in their history as they came from behind to beat Manchester United 2-1 on Sunday night in Cologne. Sevilla booked their ticket to the last act with some good determination but also thanks to substitute goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's heroics.

Giant-Killer Lyon Dump Manchester City Out Of Champions League

August 15, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Manchester City

Lyon seem to have taken a liking to dump out of the Champions League those clubs for whom winning the top European trophy has become an obsession. First, Juventus, and now, Manchester City. Rudi Garcia's side outclassed the Citizens 3-1 in the last Quarter-Final, winning themselves a spot among the Top Four for the second time in their history.

Bayern Munich Put Eight Past Barcelona as “Lisbonazo” Is Served!

August 14, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Champions League, European Cups One comment

Once upon a time, there was Barcelona - an almost-invincible team who regularly turned the Champions League into their game reserve. But tonight, Barca hit rock bottom as Bayern Munich beat them 8-2 in a single-game Champions League Quarter-Final played at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. A game that will go down in history as the "Lisbonazo."

Leipzig Topple Atletico to Continue Champions League Fairy Tale

August 13, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Atletico Madrid, Champions League, European Cups, RB Leipzig

So, the prize for the Champions League Sensation of the Year goes to RB Leipzig, who booked a place into the Semi-Finals after toppling Atletico Madrid 2-1 with merit on Thursday night. The Champions League debuting German side thus managed to achieve that qualification that slipped out of Atalanta's hand on Wednesday - which makes the Nerazzurri's exit even more painful.

Juventus Considering To Put Paulo Dybala Up For Sale

August 13, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Will Paulo Dybala still be a Juventus player next season? According to Turin-based sports daily Tuttosport, the Bianconeri's entourage are not completely sure about renewing the contract of the 26-year-old La Joya and are considering to place him on the market - with clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester City keen on making a move to secure his services.

What a Pity, Atalanta! PSG Comeback Pushes Them Out of UCL

August 12, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, European Cups

Atalanta's dream ended in a brutal way. For 89 minutes, La Dea lived the dream of toppling European giants Paris Saint Germain in their Champions League Quarter Final game. Gasperini's side went ahead with Mario Pasalic but ultimately saw the Parisiens come back when they run out of fuel and the class of players like Kylian Mbappé made the difference.

Author: Matteo Carnevale