Simone Castellano, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Inter vs Roma Referee Designation Sparks Controversy

April 22, 2022 Simone Castellano Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Serie A Round 34's big clash between Inter and Roma has already been ignited by controversy as the Giallorossi fans protested over the decision of designating a Milanese-born referee for the game.

Verona Mourn the Death of Club Legend Emiliano Mascetti

April 7, 2022 Simone Castellano Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Torino

Emiliano Mascetti died at the age of 79, due to an illness that he had been suffering from for some time. He made the history of Verona, making 330 appearances and scoring 42 goals in 11 seasons as a player, with a brief stint at Torino (from 1973 to 1975).

Milan are open to keeping Ibrahimovic for another season, regardless of his role and health. However, the club is indeed wondering whether he will retire.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

April 2, 2022 Simone Castellano AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Sweden, World Cup

After Sweden's recent missed qualification to the World Cup in Qatar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic clarified, in his usual way, the doubts about his future with these words: "I will continue as long as I can, this match does not change my plans. As long as I am able to make a contribution, I hope to continue. This goes for both Sweden and Milan."

Opinion: Same Old Italy as Clubs Continue to Shun Novelties

March 24, 2022 Simone Castellano Empoli, Italian Football, Sassuolo

For years now, Serie A teams have been known for putting their trust on experienced players who are supposedly more ready for the championship. While out of the Belpaese new talents continue to flourish and get good amounts of playing time on the field, Italian clubs seem to have less courage to make their young players debut - with a few notable exceptions.

Serie A ended its historical partnership with technical sponsor Nike and entered a new deal with PUMA effective next season

Serie A Announces New Technical Sponsorship Deal

March 8, 2022 Simone Castellano Italian Football, Serie A

Serie A ended its historical partnership with technical sponsor Nike and entered a new deal with PUMA effective next season. The brand that already dresses the Azzurri will provide the balls for the top Italian league, as they are already doing with La Liga in Spain.

Sensi and Quagliarella picked up injuries in the last Serie A round, but Sampdoria coach Giampaolo reassured that these are only small muscular problems

Giampaolo Shares Good News on Sensi and Quagliarella Injuries

March 2, 2022 Simone Castellano Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A

Stefano Sensi and Fabio Quagliarella picked up injuries in the last Serie A round, but Sampdoria's coach Marco Giampaolo reassured that these are only small muscular problems. He hopes to have both players available as Sampdoria prepare to take on Udinese on Saturday.

The Italian Football Federation, FIGC has officially submitted the dossier for Italy to host the 2032 edition of the renowned continental tournament.

Capital Gains Investigation on Juventus and More Clubs Concluded

February 22, 2022 Simone Castellano FIGC, Italian Football, Serie A

The Procura Federale of the Italian Football Association (FIGC) has concluded their first round of investigations on suspicious capital gains. There are a total of 11 clubs that received a notification from the Federal Prosecutor, 5 of which are from Serie A: Juventus, Napoli, Empoli, Genoa and Sampdoria.

Serie A Clubs Still Far from Choosing Next League President

February 18, 2022 Simone Castellano FIGC, Italian Football, Serie A

The election of a new Lega Serie A president appears to be slowing down due to complications in finding an agreement between the 20 top-flight clubs. Since the end of January, when Paolo Dal Pino resigned, the Lega Serie A has been looking for the right person to replace him.

Inter and Udinese Appeals for Covid-Postponed Games Rejected

February 15, 2022 Simone Castellano Atalanta, Bologna, Inter, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Udinese

The Italian Sports Court of Appeal rejected Inter's appeal for a 3-0 forfeit victory against Bologna in the canceled game from January 6. Bologna did not show up at their home Renato Dall'Ara Stadium due the many Covid cases in their roster.

The next meeting of the Lega Serie A will be held on Tuesday, February 15th. The main reason has to do with the election of the new president of Serie A

Lega Serie A Schedules February 15 Meeting to Elect New President

February 12, 2022 Simone Castellano FIGC, Serie A

The Lega Serie A will hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 15, on an urgent basis. The meeting was called to elect the new president of the League and to discuss the renewal of the League Statute. The new president of Serie A will replace Paolo Dal Pino, who resigned from his position on February 1 to move with his family to California.

No Serie A Players Left to Wear League Best Player Badges

February 9, 2022 Simone Castellano Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tottenham

Beginning with the 2019/20 season, the Serie A offered those chosen as the best players from the previous season the opportunity to take the field with a official recognition badge on their shirts. However, due to multiple circumstances, no representative will be showing the award-winner patch.

Sampdoria Issue Press Release to Deny False Bankruptcy Claims

February 5, 2022 Simone Castellano Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A

Sampdoria reiterated their position regarding the criminal proceedings of December 6th 2021 involving ex-president Massimo Ferrero on grounds of fraudulent bankruptcy. In an official statement, the Blucerchiati denied the news appearing on some Italian media hinting at an alleged bankruptcy of the parent company of the club.

Author: Simone Castellano