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Juventus Icon, Long-Time President Giampiero Boniperti Passes Away

June 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Giampiero Boniperti died during the night in Turin because of heart failure. He would have turned 93 in July. He has been directly involved in Juventus, first as a player and then as an executive, for almost 50 years. He coined the motto: “Winning is not important: it is the only thing that matters.” He collected 444 appearances with the Bianconeri, forming a legendary trio with Charles and Sivori, and spent two decades as the president.

Netherlands Overpower Austria to Catch Second Euro 2020 Win in a Row

June 17, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Austria, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Netherlands, Serie A

A clinical and efficient version of the Netherlands made short work of Austria in the second match-day of Euro 2020 Group C. Frank De Boer's Oranje made the best of the few chances they had, finding the back of the net with Memphis Depay from the spot and then at the end of a beautiful counterattack finalized by Denzel Dumfries.

Kevin De Bruyne Turns the Tide as Belgium Topple Tenacious Denmark

June 17, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Austria, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Netherlands, Serie A

The Sunday afternoon match at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen put Denmark's passion and determination and Belgium's unparalleled talent against each other. It was the Belgians to ultimately come on top despite Yussuf Poulsen had given the Danish Dynamite a lightning fast lead after two minutes of play.

Christian Eriksen Set to Be Fitted with IFD, Playing Career in Jeopardy

June 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Denmark, Euro 2020, Inter Milan, Serie A

Christian Eriksen will soon have a heart starter (ICD) installed due to his recent cardiac attack. The device corrects the rhythm of the heartbeat if it notices a potentially dangerous pattern by sending electric shocks. It can serve as a defibrillator in extreme cases. While it is not impossible for him to resume playing, he may not be able to play in Italy as he would not be able to pass a medical. But it is still too early to tell for sure.

Ukraine Hold Onto Lead and Eliminate North Macedonia from Euro 2020

June 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, North Macedonia, Serie A, Ukraine

Ukraine had to sweat it out, but they successfully defended their lead versus North Macedonia. They took home the three points mostly thanks to a commanding first half. They will now play their chances in the final game versus Austria. Goran Pandev and teammates are out. Andryi Yarmolenk and Artem Yaremchuk decided th contest with two good-looking goals near the end of the first half. Egzjan Alioski only partly re-opened the bout.

The entourage of Fikayo Tomori visited Casa Milan and a reunion with his former Chelsea teammate Hakim Ziyech isn’t totally out of the question.

Milan Perfect Acquisition of Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea Following Loan

June 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fikayo Tomori is now fully a Milan player after a successful six-month loan spell. The Rossoneri officially activated the €28.5M option to buy him permanently from Chelsea. The 23-year-old defender has signed a contract till 2025. He joined in January after playing sparingly with the Blues in the first half of the season. He quickly proved to be a starting-caliber defender in Peninsula and effectively supplanted Alessio Romagnoli.

Three Chelsea Players Who Should Move to Serie A This Summer

June 17, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

What started as a difficult campaign for Chelsea ended up on an incredibly high note, as Thomas Tuchel led The Blues towards their second Champions League title. Despite the great triumph, the German is still expected to ring some changes to the squad during his first summer in London. So here are three Chelsea players who should try to work out a move towards Serie A.

UPDATED: Juventus Legend Gianluigi Buffon Officially Returns to Parma

June 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Serie B, Transfer Market

Gianluigi Buffon will not leave Italy after all but still avoid facing Juventus next season, as he desires. The goalkeeper has joined Parma on a two-year deal. He turned proposals from Barcelona and Besiktas. The 43-year-old goalkeeper made his Serie A debut with the Ducali in 1995, when he was 17. He collected 168 appearances over five years, contributing to the historic 1998/1999 campaign when they won three trophies.

Gennaro Gattuso Officially Leaves Fiorentina After Just Three Weeks

June 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina are back in the hunt for a new coach as they parted ways with Gennaro Gattuso after 22 days. The club and the gaffer reportedly did not see eye-to-eye in the transfer market strategies. Moreover, the front office considered the role of his agent Jorge Mendes excessive. Fiorentina were trying to get off to a strong start in the summer window but could not close the deal for their early targets Oliveira, Guedes and Gonzalez.

Roma to Target Aston Villa Midfielder If They Could Not Sign Xhaka

June 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma do not want to raise their offer for Granit Xhaka and are canvassing the market for possible alternatives. Douglas Luiz is at the top of their short-list, and they have been tracking him for weeks. They would start bidding for the Aston Villa midfielder if they could not reach agreement with Arsenal. They would consider spending a little more for the Brazilian midfielder since he is six years younger than the Swiss international.

Milan will probably have to pick a new captain ahead of next season, and Sandro Tonali is the early favorite in the clubhouse.

Milan Negotiating with Brescia Past Deadline to Buy Out Sandro Tonali

June 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Brescia, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan did not pick their option to acquire Sandro Tonali permanently before the June 16th’s deadline. However, they still plan to keep him and are actively negotiating with Brescia. The Rossoneri are looking to change the previous terms of the deal. The two sides are reportedly collaborating to find the right solution, and there is optimism. Milan want to shave off around €10M from the total package and will likely include a youngster.

Italy – Switzerland Player Ratings: The World Discovers Locatelli

June 16, 2021 Michel Sakr Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A

The Azzurri took care of business as usual against their Swiss neighbors, as Manuel Locatelli announced himself to the world with an unexpected brace. Ciro Immobile added a late third goal, as Roberto Mancini's men won 3-0 for the second time in a row. So here are the player ratings for the encounter between Italy and Switzerland.