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Torino Move on from Davide Nicola, Poach Ivan Juric from Hellas Verona

May 28, 2021 Enrico Passarella Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino

Torino have successfully managed to pry Ivan Juric away from Hellas Verona, putting under contract one of the best up-and-coming coaches in the Peninsula. Despite avoiding relegation, Davide Nicola was not retained past the expiration of his season-long contract. Juric is coming off two strong campaigns with the Scaligeri.

Juventus Reunite with Massimiliano Allegri after Sacking Andrea Pirlo

May 28, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

After two years, Massimiliano Allegri is back on the Juventus bench. The return of the coach was officially announced Friday. He signed a contract until 2024 and will reportedly make €9M per year. The Bianconeri beat the fierce competition coming from Real Madrid, Inter and Napoli by giving him more sway. Andrea Pirlo was axed earlier today after one season.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 2000, France Shock Italy to Make History

May 28, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, France, Italy, Portugal, Serie A, Spain

Euro 2000 is considered one of the finest tournaments of all time, largely due to the excitement it generated. Wonderful matches and outstanding individual performances made it an unforgettable tournament - especially for France, who snatched victory from defeat's jaw by shocking Italy with a late golden goal.

The Three Best and Worst Players at Milan in the 2020-21 Season

May 28, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

It was the season of ups and downs for Milan. What started as a thrilling campaign, ended on a bittersweet note. On one hand, the Rossoneri secured their return to the Champions League after eight years of absence with a second place finish, but on the other hand, a second half skid threatened to ruin their entire campaign.

Growing Murmurs About Cristiano Ronaldo Looking to Leave Juventus

May 28, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Qualifying for the Champions League in the final Serie A round gave Juventus a chance to keep Cristiano Ronaldo, but his future still hangs in the balance. The return of Massimiliano Allegri on the bench will not necessarily be the deciding factor, but the two surely were not seeing eye-to-eye in their previous seasons together.

Achraf Hakimi Linked to European Powerhouses as Inter Mull Departures

May 28, 2021 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter plan to make a significant profit in the next transfer market window and that will inevitably go through the sale of one of their stars. While there are no untouchable players, the management would like to limit the loss to only one of them. Achraf Hakimi has already received the first bids and the interest is plenty for all their top contributors.

Let us be clear: Only a few, diehard football romantics could believe that Gianluigi Donnarumma was destined to spend his whole career at Milan

The Dawn and Dusk of the Gianluigi Donnarumma Age at Milan

May 28, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Trends

Only diehard football romantics could believe that Gianluigi Donnarumma was destined to spend his whole career at Milan. Too big the international appeal of a player who can be top of the world in his role. Too influential his agent Mino Raiola. Too weak the power of a club that has only just come back to the Champions League.

The Serie A roster for the upcoming 2021-2022 season is complete as Venezia grabbed the last ticket to the Italian top-flight

Venezia Come Back to Serie A After Nineteen Years of Absence

May 27, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Serie A, Serie B, Venezia

The Serie A roster for the upcoming 2021-2022 season is complete as Venezia grabbed the last ticket to the top-flight at the end of a dramatic double-legged Serie B playoff with regional neighbors Cittadella. The Lagunari prevailed 2-1 on aggregate to reach back the Serie A for the first time in 19 years.

Inter Tipped to Lure Simone Inzaghi Despite Early Agreement with Lazio

May 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Inter have found their next coach, as they reportedly convinced Simone Inzaghi to change his mind on the extension with Lazio. The gaffer met with president Claudio Lotito yesterday night and came to terms on his new deal. However, CEO Giuseppe Marotta, after missing out on Massimiliano Allegri, wooed him with a much higher offer. He is expected to sign a two-year contract shortly.

Roma Open Talks to Sign Arsenal Midfielder Coveted by José Mourinho

May 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

José Mourinho wants to bolster the Roma midfield with at least one more piece, and the management is trying to acquire Grant Xhaka from Arsenal. The two teams are still far apart in the negotiation: the Gunners have put a €25M price tag on the Swiss international, while the Giallorossi are offering €10/12M plus add-ons.

Milan Finalize Acquisition of Goalkeeper Mike Maignan from Lille

May 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Mike Maignan is officially the new Milan starter, as the club made the signing official Wednesday. The 25-year-old goalkeeper took the medicals Tuesday and signed a five-year contract. He will replace Gianluigi Donnarumma, who will leave the club at the end of his deal. The Rossoneri acquired him for €13M, plus €2M add-ons, giving him a €3M salary.

Juventus Beat Competition to Bring Back Massimiliano Allegri

May 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Juventus seem to have come out on top in the battle to appoint Massimiliano Allegri. According to multiple sources, the Bianconeri have convinced their former coach to return to Turin. The official announcement is expected to arrive later today or tomorrow at the latest. He will sign a long-term contract and earn €9M per year.