Michel Sakr, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Khephren Thuram celebrates his goal with his Juventus teammates

Juventus Player Ratings vs Bologna: Early Thuram Strike Only Worth One Point

May 4, 2025 Michel Sakr Bologna, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A

Khephren Thuram stunned the Renato Dall'Ara crowds by scoring an early opener, but Remo Freuler pulled off an equalizer in the second period. Both clubs had their chances to win the contest, but the scoreline remained intact. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who settled for a 1-1 draw against their direct Champions League foes, Bologna.

Igor Tudor angry with the referee after sending off Kenan Yildiz in Juventus vs Parma clash

Juventus Player Ratings vs Monza: Bianconeri Survive Yildiz Madness

April 27, 2025 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Player Ratings, Serie A

Just before half-time, Kenan Yildiz got himself sent off by elbowing Alessandro Bianco in an off-the-ball incident, but the Bianconeri managed to maintain their two-goal cushion despite their numerical disadvantage. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who secured a timely 2-0 over their visitors Monza.

Inter midfielder Kristjan Asllani and Milan striker Luka Jovic fighting for the ball

Inter Player Ratings vs Milan: Nerazzurri’s Treble Dream Ends in Coppa Italia Humbling

April 23, 2025 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Coppa Italia, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

The two sides had settled for a 1-1 draw in the first leg, but Sergio Conceicao's men were far more clinical in the decisive second contest, prevailing by three unanswered goals. So here are our player ratings for Inter, whose Treble dream came crashing down following a heavy defeat at the hands of Milan.

Manuel Locatelli scoring for Juventus against Roma

Juventus Player Ratings vs Roma: Locatelli Screamer Only Worth a Point

April 6, 2025 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A

The Giallorossi swiftly responded to Manuel Locatelli's opener through Eldor Shomurodov's rebound, but neither side was able to find the winner. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who returned to Turin with a single point in the bag following their 1-1 draw against Roma.

Hakan Calhanoglu celebrates scoring for Inter against Milan

Inter vs Milan Player Ratings: Calhanoglu Consolidates Bogeyman Status

April 2, 2025 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Coppa Italia, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Hakan Calhanoglu practiced his favorite hobby as he tormented his former employers, scoring the equalizer from a long-range effort. So here are our player ratings for Inter who salvaged a 1-1 draw to gain a slight advantage ahead of the second half which will be played in front of their supporters.

Juventus star Kenan Yildiz celebrates against Genoa

Juventus Player Ratings vs Genoa: Yildiz Gives Tudor Joyful Debut

March 29, 2025 Michel Sakr Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A

Kenan Yildiz's wonderful first-half strike was enough to grant his new manager three valuable points on his dugout debut. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who are hoping to open a fresh new chapter following their 1-0 victory over Genoa.

Italy Player Ratings vs Germany: Azzurri Exit Nations League with Heads Held High

March 23, 2025 Michel Sakr Germany, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Player Ratings, Serie A

The Azzurri managed to pull off a sensational comeback away from home to level the score on the night, but it wasn't enough to overturn the script. So here are our player ratings for Italy who secured a 3-3 draw against Germany but still lost 4-5 on aggregate.

Sandro Tonali looking dejected in Italy vs Germany clash

Italy Player Ratings vs Germany: Superb Tonali Not Enough to Avoid Defeat

March 20, 2025 Michel Sakr Germany, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A

Julian Naglesmann's side managed to turn the result upside down through two headers from Tim Kleindienst and Leon Goretzka. So here are our player ratings for Italy who suffered a 1-2 defeat to Germany in front of their home supporters.

Thiago Motta might be out of a job for a long time, as a couple of teams have reached out to him to test the waters ahead of the summer.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Fiorentina: Fagioli Slays Thiago Motta

March 16, 2025 Michel Sakr Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A

We'll certainly find out more on Thiago Motta's fate in the coming hours, but for now, let's take a look at the player ratings for the Juventus players who suffered a shocking 0-3 defeat away to Fiorentina.

Every team can use the new transfer market window at the beginning of June, but it’ll be particularly meaningful for Juventus and Inter.

Juventus Beginning to Set Plans for Next Summer – Expected Arrivals and Departures Revealed

March 14, 2025 Michel Sakr Uncategorized

Despite last season’s overhaul, Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli and his collaborators find themselves staring at yet another busy summer.

As we all know by now, the Bianconeri aren’t exactly enjoying a campaign to remember. Although they have recently managed …

Ademola Lookman trying to score against Michele Di Gregorio in Juventus vs Atalanta clash

Juventus Player Ratings vs Atalanta: Di Gregorio Heroics Couldn’t Prevent Humiliating Defeat

March 9, 2025 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

The visitors had the upper hand from start to finish, and should have grabbed more than one in the first half. Nevertheless, they made up for their wasteful opportunities in the second period, adding three more. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who saw their Scudetto hopes shatter by suffering a shocking 0-4 defeat at home against Atalanta.

Khephren Thuram celebrates scoring for Juventus against Verona

Juventus Player Ratings vs Verona: Khephren Thuram Ends Montipo’s Resistance

March 3, 2025 Michel Sakr Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Lorenzo Montipo pulled off a host of saves before finally conceding the opener through Khephren Thuram and then a late second from Teun Koopmeiners. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who have now returned to title contention thanks to a 2-0 win over Verona.

Author: Michel Sakr