Michel Sakr, Author at The Cult of Calcio

All four Italian teams have released their respective squad lists for the upcoming UEFA Champions League (UCL) group stage campaign.

The Italian Clubs in The Champions League Group Stage Draw

October 1, 2020 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Liverpool, Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, RB Leipzig, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

It's the relaunch of the world's elite football club competition! The UEFA Champions League group stage draw took place in Geneva, as Juventus, Inter, Atalanta, and Lazio discovered the opponents they'll be facing once their European campaigns start. So how did the draw go for the four Italian sides? The less fortunate Italian sides seem to be Inter and Atalanta.

Inter wasted absolutely no time as they took the lead within less than 30 seconds en route to an impressive 5-2 victory over Benevento

Conte’s Inter Win Another Goal-Fest as They Dismantle Benevento

September 30, 2020 Michel Sakr Benevento, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

In a postponed fixture from match-day one, Serie B champions Benevento hosted Inter at the Stadio Ciro Vigorito. The Nerazzurri wasted absolutely no time as they took the lead within less than 30 seconds en route to an impressive 5-2 victory over the Campania side. It was a comfortable victory for Inter, and a stern warning for the rest of the Scudetto hopefuls.

Inter midfielder Radja Nainggolan is set to end his underwhelming stint in Milano and complete a return to Cagliari on a permanent basis

Should Inter Allow Radja Nainggolan to Rejoin Cagliari?

September 30, 2020 Michel Sakr Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter midfielder Radja Nainggolan is set to end his underwhelming stint in Milano and complete a return to Cagliari on a permanent basis where he'll be reunited with his former Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco as well as his Sardinian fanbase. So is Antonio Conte right to sanction Nainggolan's exit from Inter? And what should we then expect from Cagliari this season?

He is one of Italy's most famous film directors, the king of image rights himself, Napoli president De Laurintiis is here for an exclusive interview

The Calcio Parody: An Interview With Napoli President De Laurentiis

September 29, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Italy, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Calcio Parody

In the third episode of The Calcio Parody, a special guest is joining us live from our studios. He is one of Italy's most famous film directors, the king of image rights himself, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is here for an exclusive interview. REMINDER: This is parody. No presidents were really harmed in the making of this episode. Nor were they interviewed, if truth be told.

Roma – Juventus Player Ratings: Ronaldo Saves the Day Again

September 28, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

In the Weekend's big match, an unconvincing 10-man Juventus side were able to avoid their first defeat of the season and drew 2-2 against Roma thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's brace: Here are our player ratings of the Olimpico clash between Roma and Juventus. Jordan Veretout and, obviously, the Portuguese were the men of the match on both sides.

Should Juventus Sell Douglas Costa To Man United or Wolves?

September 25, 2020 Michel Sakr Brazil, Brazilian Football, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

In the summer of big decisions at Juventus, one more issue needs to be sorted out by the Italian champions before the transfer market closure. Should new boss Andrea Pirlo offer the ultra-talented Douglas Costa one more chance to finally cement himself as one of the top stars of the club? Or would a split be more beneficial for both parties at this point?

The Calcio Parody: The Juventus and Suarez Passport-Gate

September 24, 2020 Michel Sakr Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Calcio Parody

From The Cult of Calcio Studios in Amsterdam, it's time for the second episode of Calcio Parody. After miraculously avoiding cancellation from the very first episode, it's time to uncover some exclusive CoC footage from Luis Suarez' interview with the Italian citizenship committee as the Uruguayan seeks an Italian passport in order to seal his move to Juventus.

We proudly present our first ever episode (and possibly the last) of The Calcio Parody, your home for all the latest spicy news in Italian football

The Calcio Parody: Diawara’s Birthday and a Pirlo – Paratici Talk

September 23, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Calcio Parody

We proudly present you our first ever episode (and possibly the last) of The Calcio Parody, your home for all the latest spicy news in Italian football. From interviews with your favorite Serie A stars, managers, and presidents, to some delicious exclusive footage never seen before, we uncover all the stories in a way that the so-called "experts" can only dream of.

Juventus End Their Striker Hunt With Alvaro Morata Return

September 22, 2020 Michel Sakr Calciomercato, FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spain, Spanish Football, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market One comment

So it's Alvaro after all! After months of speculations, new manager Andrea Pirlo has been finally given his desired striker, and it's no-other than his former teammate Alvaro Morata who is set to complete a sensational comeback to Juventus on an initial loan deal from Atletico Madrid. But, does Morata have what it takes to break into the formidable Juve starting lineup?

Arturo Vidal Arrives at Inter to Bolster Conte’s Terrific Midfield

September 21, 2020 Michel Sakr Barcelona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

The eagle has finally landed! After a summer-long transfer saga, the market's worst hidden secret has been publicly revealed as Arturo Vidal has touched down in Milano to finalize his move to Inter and reunite with Antonio Conte. So what should we expect from the Chilean's return to Italian football? And how will he fit in Conte's formation?

Juventus – Sampdoria Player Ratings: The Dawn of The Pirlo Era

September 21, 2020 Michel Sakr FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

It's the dawn of the Pirlo era at Juventus, as the Bianconeri began their title defense in style with a comfortable win over Claudio Ranieri's Sampdoria. Here are our player ratings for the men involved in the Allianz Stadium Clash between Juventus and Sampdoria, a game which featured a man of the math display on the part of Aaron Ramsey.

Gaetano Castrovilli scored the first goal of the 2020-2021 season, as his simple tap-in helped Fiorentina ease past Torino in Serie A Round 1

Castrovilli Scores Season First Goal as Fiorentina Beat Torino

September 19, 2020 Michel Sakr Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Torino

The new Serie A season is officially underway as Fiorentina hosted Torino at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence. Gaetano Castrovilli had the honor of scoring the first goal of the 2020-2021 season, as his simple tap-in was enough to earn the hosts a well-deserved victory. Despite winning by the closest of margins, Fiorentina dominated most of the match.

Author: Michel Sakr