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Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly our man of the match thanks to his brilliant brace

Returning Ronaldo Seals 4-1 Juventus Win Over Spezia

November 1, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia 6 comments

In Serie A round 6, the newly promoted Spezia played hosts for a struggling Juventus side which was about to welcome back Cristiano Ronaldo into its ranks. The Portuguese superstar was unsurprisingly decisive, as his second half introduction quickly turned the tide in favor of the reigning champions, as the match ended in a comfortable 4-1 win for the visitors.

Sassuolo were missing Berardi and Caputo at the San Paolo, but it would dent their chances as they claimed an impressive 0-2 win over Napoli

Napoli Made to Rue Missed Chances in Defeat to Efficient Sassuolo

November 1, 2020 Awais Khan Italian Football, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 5 comments

Sassuolo were missing Domenico Berardi and Francesco Caputo at the San Paolo, but that would dent their chances as they claimed an impressive 0-2 win over Napoli. Roberto De Zerbi’s men have been called Atalanta 2.0 with their exciting attacking displays and ability to catch their rivals off guard. Napoli were their latest victims in their first high profile fixture.

Torino had got the first points of the season against Sassuolo but were unable to stop Lazio from taking the three points on offer today

Lazio Snatch Victory from Defeat’s Jaws in 3-4 Win Over Torino

November 1, 2020 Awais Khan Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino 6 comments

Simone Inzaghi’s men returned their attention to Serie A with their trip to Turin. The Toro had got the first points of the season against Sassuolo but were unable to stop Lazio from taking the three points on offer. Marco Giampaolo and his charges were under pressure to perform, dropping eight points from winning positions. Time seemed to be running out.

It took another monstrous Zlatan performance for Milan to catch the three points with Udinese and collect their fifth win out of six games in Serie A

It’s Ibra Again! Zlatan Overhead Kick Helps Milan Ease Past Udinese

November 1, 2020 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Udinese 2 comments

It took another monstrous Zlatan performance for Milan to catch the three points with Udinese at the Dacia Arena and collect their fifth win out of six games to retain their Serie A solitary lead. The Big Swede served one assist and finished with a beautiful overhead kick to help his side ease past a Udinese side that confirmed to be a sort of nemesis for Milan.

Bologna claimed all three points at home to Cagliari in Serie A tonight, thanks to a Musa Barrow brace sealing the 3-2 comeback win

Barrow Brace Seals Bologna Comeback Win Over Cagliari

October 31, 2020 Luke Phelps Bologna, Cagliari, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments

Bologna claimed all three points at home to Cagliari in Serie A tonight, thanks to a Musa Barrow brace sealing the 3-2 comeback win. Nothing much happened after the firth goal of the game, capping a thrilling hour of football from both sides. The substitutes wouldn’t make much of a difference for either team, but Bologna deservedly claimed the points tonight.

Inter had the chance to take pole position in the Serie A points table but could not seize the opportunity with Parma consigning them to a 2-2 draw

Late Drama at San Siro as Inter Claw a 2-2 Draw with Parma

October 31, 2020 Awais Khan Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment

Inter had the chance to take pole position in the Serie A points table but could not seize the opportunity with Parma consigning them to a 2-2 draw at the San Siro. Antonio Conte will not be pleased with the Nerazzurri’s latest performances in the Serie A. Had the Milanese outfit not managed to score late goals against Genoa, the Lecce native would be up in arms against his charges.

Atalanta re-acquainted themselves with the three points in Serie A as they broke their two-game losing streak with a comfortable with in Crotone

Atalanta Overcome Crotone to Break Two-Game Losing Streak

October 31, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Atalanta, Crotone, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment

Atalanta re-acquainted themselves with the three points in Serie A as they broke their two-game losing streak with a comfortable with at the Ezio Scida Stadium in Crotone. Today, it was up to Luis Muriel to get the job done for the Bergamaschi with a first-half brace, before Simy Nwankwo would vainly reduce the deficit for Giovanni Stroppa's Rossoblu.

The Serie A round 6 is upon us and as always, the upcoming match-day promises to bring some really great games, including the Sampdoria - Genoa derby

Serie A Round 6 Preview: Sampdoria and Genoa Stage Derby

October 31, 2020 Taimoor Khan AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese

The Serie A match-day 6 is upon us and as always, the upcoming match day promises to bring some really great games, a few dull ones but as is always the case, a lot of events will have a lot of bearing on how the season unfolds. So without unnecessary pandering, let’s take a quick look at every game that will take place at the weekend, with an highlight on the Derby della Lanterna.

What Will the Future Hold for Andrea Pirlo at Juventus?

October 30, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A One comment

Andrea Pirlo's managerial debut saw his Juventus team shrug aside Sampdoria in a dominating 3-0 victory that led the Bianconeri faithfuls to set some high expectations for the current season. However, things quickly went downhill for the Brescia native, as his team failed to win another Serie A fixture on the pitch, and were lastly seen outplayed by Barcelona in a 2-0 home defeat.

Donne nel calcio: Intervista ad Aqsa Mushtaq del Napoli Femminile

October 30, 2020 Francesca Mele Interviews, Italian Football, Napoli, Napoli Femminile, Serie A, Serie A Femminile, Serie A Femminile 2020-2021, Women's Football One comment

Aqsa Mushtaq is a rising talent in the world of women’s football. At 22, she just signed her first professional contract with Napoli Femminile, becoming the first player of Pakistani origin - man or woman - to play in the Italian football top-flight. Aqsa graciously agreed to have a chat with the Cult of Calcio about her move, as well as her story and aspirations as a footballer.

Women and Football: An Interview with Napoli’s Aqsa Mushtaq