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”

Italian Football, Juventus, On This Day, Roma, Serie A, The Azzurri
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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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

AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, On This Day, Serie A
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

Aston Villa, Champions League, International Football, Juventus, Serie A
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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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

Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Serie A
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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