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Five Things First: Top Stories From Serie A Round 33

July 16, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

In the latest round of the Italian top-flight, Juventus moved one step closer to the Scudetto despite failing to win for the third time in a row. Inter maintained their second spot in the table as they put four past desperate SPAL, reducing their gap from the Bianconeri to six points only. Atalanta crushed Brescia in a classic regional derby to pass Lazio in the ranking.

Sassuolo Unlucky To Leave With Just a Point Against Juventus

July 16, 2020 Luke Phelps Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Juventus were lucky to salvage a point after Sassuolo kept on coming from behind in their 3-3 clash in Serie A on Wednesday night, as Juve open up a seven point gap at the top of the table. On what was supposed to be a routine win, the Bianconeri realized that their job is far from done as Sassuolo have shown the rest of the league Juve's flaws.

Temples of The Cult: Sassuolo’s Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia

July 15, 2020 Thomas Salvatori Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Temples of The Cult

The Mapei Stadium, also known as Città del Tricolore, is considered the first "modern" stadium in Italian football. Despite being only 25 years old, it has seen multiple teams, names, owners, a bankruptcy, and even European competition matches. Located in Reggio Emilia, it is currently owned by Sassuolo and hosts the Neroverdi's games in Serie A.

Five Things First: Top Stories From Serie A Round 32

July 13, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Round 32 of Serie A saw Juventus coming pretty close to losing their second game in a row before Cristiano Ronaldo sorted things out from the penalty spot to deny Atalanta a joy. Gian Piero Gasperini's boys thus failed their assault to the second spot in the table, which was rather conquered by Inter as the Nerazzurri beat Torino in the last round fixture on Monday night.

Sunday Napoli – Milan Stalemate Favors Roma in Europa League Run

July 13, 2020 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Sunday night game at San Paolo Stadium between Napoli and Milan ended in a 2-2 tie which delighted the virtual attendance but was of little help to both clubs – who are still in contention for a Europa League spot next season. Goals by Theo Hernandez, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Dries Mertens, and Frank Kessié wrapped a spectacular game which, however, mostly favored Roma.

Cristiano Ronaldo Penalties Save Juventus In Battle with Atalanta

July 12, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Atalanta, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Cristiano Ronaldo buried the spot twice to score his 27th and 28th goals in this Serie A season and save Juventus against an Atalanta side who had taken the lead twice with Duvan Zapata and Ruslan Malinovskyi. Two controversial penalties kept the Bianconeri alive and made them keep their distance from Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad.

Former Referee Collina Reflects On VAR at World Football Summit

July 10, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Italian Football, Serie A, World Football Summit

VAR can really save a referee’s career, said Pierluigi Collina in a virtual conversation with football journalist Gabriele Marcotti at the World Football Summit. The former Italian referee fully backed up the introduction of the video assistant technology and discussed how its future evolution may add even greater benefit to the game.

Pinpointing Lazio’s Demise In The Serie A Title Race

July 10, 2020 Luke Phelps Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Twenty years after Lazio last wore the Scudetto, it looked as though they might do once again. But the restart has seen them falter, having lost three of five - so what's gone wrong at Lazio? On top of some experience, Simone Inzaghi's side seems to lack that depth and that cutting edge to mount a realistic push for the title.

Five Things First: Top Stories From Serie A Round 31

July 9, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

In what was quite an unexpected turn of events, the latest Serie A round saw the top two clubs in the ranking both losing their games as Lecce shocked Lazio and Juventus saw Milan coming from behind after taking a two-goal lead. A disappointing Inter side were held onto a draw by Verona and Atalanta took advantage of the situation to pass Conte's Nerazzurri.

Verona and Inter Share Spoils In Vibrant Bentegodi Battle

July 9, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Verona and Inter shared the spoils in a vibrant game at the Marc'Antonio Bentegodi Stadium on Thursday night in the last fixture of Serie A Round 31. Miguel Veloso ultimately equalized for the home side after Antonio Candreva's brace had overturned Darko Lazovic's rapid lead, sealing a 2-2 score which was of little use to both sides.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo Finish His Career In Italy at Juventus?

July 9, 2020 Luke Phelps Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

The footballing phenomenon that is Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong at Juventus at 35-years-old, and it begs the question - will he try his luck anywhere else in the world before calling it a day? A return to Portugal seems to make sense, a fleeting return to Manchester United has never been ruled out, a season at Paris Saint Germain maybe, or even an MLS adventure.

Throwback Thursday: When Inter Were Awarded Four Penalties

July 9, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

Inter-Verona of September 15, 1991, looked like an average beginning-of-the-season game which ended with an average 2-0 score for the Nerazzurri. Nothing from this match would make it a remarkable occurrence if it weren’t for the fact that it featured four penalties, all awarded to the home side, and that Inter managed to miss three of them.