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Italy Player Ratings vs Spain: Donnarumma Saves Azzurri’s Pride

June 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, Spain, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Italy proved no match for Spain in Thursday's mouth-watering Euro 2024 Group B fixture as La Furia Roja picked up an all-important 1-0 win. Luis de la Fuente's side utterly outclassed the reigning European champions in Gelsenkirchen to qualify for the knockout stages with a game to spare.

Italy Player Ratings vs Albania: Inter Stars Shine Bright

June 16, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A Leave a comment

Italy got their European Championship title defense off to a flying start, overcoming an early deficit to beat Albania 2-1 at Signal Iduna Park. Despite conceding in the opening 60 seconds, Luciano Spalletti's side headed into halftime on the front foot thanks to Inter stars.

After Lazio and Juventus battled for months for Felipe Anderson, a third team emerged victorious in the race, as Palmeiras announced his arrival.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Sassuolo: Biancocelesti Close With a Draw

May 26, 2024 Davide Kociu Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

A strange and difficult to judge season came to it's eventual end for Lazio today at home against the already doomed Sassuolo. The Aquile needed only a draw to secure seventh place but they wanted to finish off the season on a high note in front of their supporters.

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 Leave a comment

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.

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.

Denzel Dumfries has resurfaced as an immediate option for Chelsea in light of Reece James’ injury, but Inter are unwilling to part ways with him in January.

Inter Player Ratings vs Lazio: Flying Dutchman Saves Nerazzurri

May 19, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Serie A champions Inter left it late to claim a draw against European contenders Lazio in Sunday's heavyweight clash at Giuseppe Meazza. Simone Inzaghi's men were 1-0 down at halftime, but Denzel Dumfries' 87th-minute equalizer settled a dramatic 1-1 draw.

Juventus have some show interest in Daichi Kamada, who has turned his season around after Lazio dismissed Maurizio Sarri and hired Igor Tudor.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Inter: Provedel and Kamada Almost Spoil the Party

May 19, 2024 Davide Kociu Inter, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Simone Inzaghi left Lazio three years ago and his former side were there to witness his great Inter side celebrate their 20th Scudetto. The Biancocelesti tried their best to ruin the Nerazzurri's celebrations and claimed a 1-1 draw.

Milan Player Ratings vs Torino: Pioli’s Mixed Lineup Brushed Aside

May 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Stefano Pioli's tactical experiment came crashing down epically as Torino humbled Milan 3-1 in the penultimate Serie A round. A humiliating performance at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino saw Rossoneri wave goodbye to their hopes of reaching an 80-point landmark.

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.

Lorenzo Pellegrini has been rejuvenated following the arrival of Daniele De Rossi on the Roma bench, but the transfer market is a threat.

Roma Player Ratings vs Atalanta: Giallorossi Outclassed by Mighty Goddess

May 12, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Slow to recover from midweek Europa League exit, Roma slumped to a detrimental 2-1 defeat to fellow Serie A top-five rivals Atalanta. Daniele De Rossi can be happy to return home with a minimal loss, given the number of chances La Dea created at the Gewiss Stadium.

Atalanta likely already anticipated keeping Charles De Ketelaere permanently while arranging the deal with Milan, but it has become a no-brainer.

Atalanta Player Ratings vs Roma: De Ketelaere Puts On a Show