Michel Sakr, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Euro 2024 Round of 16 Full Predictions: Who Will Reach The Quarter-Finals?

June 27, 2024 Michel Sakr England, Euro 2024, France, Germany, Inter, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Portugal, Serie A, Spain Leave a comment

With all the traditional big plays still in the running, this is set to be an electrifying Round of 16. So let's try to predict the identities of the nations that will prevail in the next stage and book their places in the quarter-finals.

Croatia vs Italy 1-1: Last-Minute Zaccagni Strike Keeps Title Defense Alive

June 24, 2024 Michel Sakr Croatia, Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

At the Reb Bull Arena in Leipzig, Croatia and Italy locked horns for their final group-stage fixtures in Euro 2024, with both sides needing a positive result. The Balkan side were on the cusp of qualification to the Round of 16 thanks to Luka Modric's opener, but Mattia Zaccagni came off the bench to save the day for the Azzurri with a wonderful last-gasp goal.

Top 10 Defining Moments of Serie A 2023/24: Historic Derbies, Shocking Sackings and More

May 31, 2024 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

With so much action on display these days, the vast majority of matches will soon fade away from the memory. Yet, a few instances will remain deeply carved in our minds for years to come whether for its great significance, sheer beauty, or the shock factor.

Empoli avoided relegation at the last breath as a stoppage time winner from Mbaye Niang set the score at 2-1 against Roma on Sunday night

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 38: Nicola Completes Another Great Escape

May 28, 2024 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends One comment

The most thrilling and meaningful plot of the weekend was reserved for the relegation scrap which saw Udinese and Empoli escape thanks to late winners, and Frosinine astonishingly relegated. So let's review the action from Serie A Round 38 in our final edition of the Tops and Flops of the 2023/24 season.

Lautaro Martinez will lead the charge for Inter as they host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, but he could have been on the other side of the fence

Inter Player Ratings for 23/24 Season: Lautaro Leads Nerazzurri to Second Star

May 26, 2024 Michel Sakr Inter Milan, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Who were the main protagonists in this historic campaign for the Beneamata? It's time to reveal our player ratings for every member of the Inter first team based on their performances throughout the entire 2023/24 campaign.

Atalanta Player Ratings vs Leverkusen: Majestic Lookman Settles UEL Final

May 22, 2024 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Ademola Lookman was the hero of the night with an absolutely sensational hat trick. So here are our player ratings for Atalanta who lifted their first continental trophy following a stunning 3-0 win over Leverkusen.

Juventus have taken more steps toward signing Riccardo Calafiori, who has long been their number one target to shore up the rearguard.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 37: Rodriguez Returns to Haunt Scattered Milan

May 21, 2024 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Bologna and Juventus made sure there wasn't a dull moment on Monday night, while the relegation battle provided the expected drama. So let's recap the most interesting action of the Italian weekend in the Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 37.

Kenan Yildiz re-upped with Juventus last summer, but the team wishes to reward him for his recent performances and increased role.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Bologna: Yildiz Completes Sensational Comeback

May 20, 2024 Michel Sakr Bologna, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A

Just when we all thought the Old Lady was dead and buried, late goals from Federico Chiesa, Arkadiusz Milik and Kenan Yildiz restored parity. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who blemished the Champions League celebrations in Bologna by snatching a stunning 3-3 draw.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Atalanta: Vlahovic Seals 15th Coppa Italia

May 15, 2024 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A

The Bianconeri extended their record in the competition by unlocking their 15th triumph, while Gian Piero Gasperini lost his third final in a row. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who ended their three-year trophy drought under Massimiliano Allegri by beating Atalanta 1-0 in the Coppa Italia final.

Rabiot, Juventus vs Salernitana, Serie A Round 36

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 36: Juventus Limp to UCL, Bologna Make History

May 14, 2024 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

At the end of the round, Bologna and Juventus have both booked their spots in the Champions League, albeit in contradicting fashions. We'll talk about this and more while revealing the Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 36.

Atalanta Player Ratings vs Marseille: Lookman Powers La Dea to Europa League Final

May 9, 2024 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Marseille, Player Ratings, Serie A

The Italians were simply the superior side from start to finish, managing to seal a historic qualification to a European final thanks to goals from Ademola Lookman, Matteo Ruggeri and El Bilal Touré. So here are our player ratings for Atalanta who will meet Bayer Leverkusen in the grand finale after beating Marseille 3-0 on the night

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 35: Bogeyman Returns to Haunt Inter

May 7, 2024 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

With more teams having little to play for at this late stage of the season, the lack of determination is beginning to take its toll on the Serie A action. Therefore, we got a little bit of everything during this Serie A weekend, so let's recall the good, the bad and the ugly in our Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 35.

Author: Michel Sakr