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On This Day: February 13, 1960 – Referee Pierluigi Collina Was Born

February 13, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Bari, Foggia, Italian Football, Italy, On This Day, Serie A

On February 13, 1960, one of the best (and surely the most iconic...) Italian referees was born. Pierluigi Collina's bald appearance and spirited eyes are unmistakable and a dear memory to all those who used to follow the beautiful game between the 1990s and the 2000s.

Stadio San Nicola has been mentioned as a potential destination as well, and according to Petruzzelli, Bari is in a good position to host the tournament.

Bari Could Beat Bologna and Firenze to Host UEFA Euro 2032

November 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bari, Euro 2032, Italian Football, Serie A

Five stadiums in Italy will play host to the jointly-hosted UEFA Euro 2032 tournament, and several cities are in the lead to gain their respective hosting status. Bari’s Stadio San Nicola has been mentioned as a potential destination as well, and the city is in a good position to host the showdown tournament.

Both were immediately loaned out once their transfers to Napoli became permanent. Cheddira headed to Frosinone, while Caprile was taken by Empoli.

Bari Director Polito Satisfied with Napoli Coups for Duo

September 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bari, Calciomercato, Empoli, Frosinone, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Both Cheddira and Caprile were immediately loaned out once their transfers to Napoli became permanent. While Cheddira headed to Serie A newcomers Frosinone, Caprile was taken to Empoli on a similar temporary deal. Bari sporting director Ciro Polito has given his say on the transfers.

Sassuolo and Salernitana have enquired Bari for information about Cheddira. Yet, Bari’s demands do not look likely to incite a move from either side.

Cheddira the Subject of Interest from Sassuolo and Salernitana

August 7, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bari, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Salernitana, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market

Sassuolo and Salernitana have also enquired Bari for information about Cheddira. Yet, Bari’s demands do not look likely to incite a move from either side. Cheddira is contracted with Bari until the summer of 2025, and the Puglia-based outfit are expected to demand atleast €10M for the versatile forward.

Bari vs Cagliari 0-1: Ranieri Returns to Serie A with Unbelievable Late Goal

June 11, 2023 Will Presnell Bari, Cagliari, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Serie B

A spectacular 95th-minute goal allowed Claudio Ranieri and Cagliari to return to the Serie A in a 1-0 victory over Bari. The visitors were denied time and time again by Bari goalkeeper Elia Barile, but the Rossoblu overcame the performance and shockingly netted a late goal. After just one season in Serie B, Cagliari is back.

Cagliari and Bari shared the spoils at the Unipol Domus Arena in the first leg of a playoff to determine the final participant to the Serie A 2023/24

Cagliari vs Bari 1-1: Spoils Shared in Promotion Playoff First Leg

June 8, 2023 The Cult of Calcio Bari, Cagliari, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie B

Cagliari and Bari shared the spoils at the Unipol Domus Arena in the first leg of a playoff to determine the final participant to the Serie A 2023/24. Italian-Peruvian striker Gianluca Lapadula opened the scoring for Claudio Ranieri's Sardinians early in the game, but a late spot kick from Mirco Antenucci set the score at 1-1 on 95 minutes.

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: David Platt, an Englishman in Bari

April 26, 2023 Alex Waite Bari, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market Stories

When David Platt and Bari joined forces in 1991, the relationship appeared unusual on paper. But the transfer was born from many influential moments that aligned ahead of the 1991/92 Serie A campaign that ensured Bari could secure the services of one of England’s most promising talents.

Caricola, Galderisi, Donadoni: The Turbulent Arrival of Italians in the MLS

March 17, 2023 James Soutar AC Milan, Bari, Calcio Stories, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino, U.S.A., Uncategorized

The supposed ‘curse of Caricola’ gained momentum over the years, with fans and pundits alike pointing to the Italian's mistake as the start of the Metro’s struggles. They would develop a reputation for being consistent underperformers despite having some of the most talented players, waiting decades for their first taste of silverware.

Napoli patron Aurelio De Laurentiis, who also serves as the honorary president of Bari, is understood to be a key factor for the advances towards Cheddira.

Cheddira Agent Reveals Future Stance Amid Napoli Links

February 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie B, Transfer Market

Napoli patron Aurelio De Laurentiis, who also serves as the honorary president of Bari, is understood to be a key factor for the Partenopei’s advances towards Cheddira.

Bari Director Polito Hands Cheddira Transfer Boost for Napoli

February 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli have kept close tabs on Cheddira since his emergence at the FIFA World Cup 2022, but other top-flight teams such as Torino and Sampdoria have also expressed interest in signing him.

De Laurentiis Key to Executing Napoli Deal for Bari Duo

February 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis, who also serves as the honorary president of Serie B club Bari, plans to add two reputed players to the roster of the league leaders from the minnows.

Napoli are keeping tabs on Rasmus Hojlund for the future since Victor Osimhen doesn’t have a long-term contract and is on the radar of very wealthy clubs.

Napoli Keenly Monitoring Atalanta Rising Star Hojlund

January 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli are keeping tabs on Rasmus Hojlund for the future since Victor Osimhen doesn’t have a long-term contract and is on the radar of very wealthy clubs. The Nigerian marksman is tied to them until 2025. Their price tag would is well over €100M, but some team might meet it.

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