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The Renzo Barbera Stadium in Palermo, beter known as La Favorita (Photo: www.thesportsdb.com)

Temples of The Cult: The Renzo Barbera or La Favorita in Palermo

May 2, 2020 Thomas Salvatori Italian Football, Palermo, Serie A, Temples of The Cult, World Cup 1990

Today's trip is to the marvelous city of Palermo, the capital of the island of Sicily, where we find a stadium which, depending on who you ask, can be called in one way or another. Its official name is Stadio Renzo Barbera but, by most people, it is still known as La Favorita. A stadium filled with history, which unfortunately also brings back to mind a tragic event.

Five Reasons Why The Serie A Season Should Be Completed

May 1, 2020 Kolade Daniel Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020 One comment

Since March 9, the 2019-20 Serie A has been suspended and there is no confirmation it will be able to restart yet. While other leagues have been canceled, the Serie A is still pressing ahead with plans to finish the current season. With lots of unfinished business still left, let's take a look at five reasons why the current season should be completed.

Shall the Serie A restart after the coronavirus lockdown? An act of respect towards the victims and those who are still facing the disease suggests it shouldn't...

The Reasons Why Serie A Should Not Restart After Lockdown

April 30, 2020 Diego Ottaviano Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020 One comment

Serie A, to restart or not to restart? It looks like a joke. Surely an incredible fiction, especially considering the COVID-19 pandemics numbers as of today, which speak of more than three million people in the world infected by the coronavirus. A simple act of respect towards them should be enough to answer with a loud “NO!” to the idea of restarting the league now.

On Her Majesty’s Service: Gianluca Festa’s Hard-Hitting Days

April 29, 2020 Luke Phelps England, Italian Football, On Her Majesty's Service, Premier League

The North East of England has never been a hot-spot for incoming European footballers, but Gianluca Festa broke the mold when he joined Middlesbrough in 1997. Festa was an iconic Premier League player, renowned for his hard-hitting, no-nonsense style of defending, and also for his goal-scoring touch. A player who Boro fans will associate with their "glory days."

Gazzoni Frascara, the Architect of the Bologna Renaissance

April 26, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Bologna, Italian Football, Presidential Portraits, Serie A

Giuseppe Gazzoni Frascara, who passed away on Saturday at 84, was the President of Bologna for 12 years, from 1993 to 2005. Although not properly a calcio lover, he managed to pick up the pieces of a club on the verge of bankruptcy and raise them back to the heights of the Serie A, just one step away from a sensational Champions League qualification.

Temples of The Cult: The San Nicola Stadium in Bari

April 26, 2020 Thomas Salvatori Bari, Italian Football, Serie A, Temples of The Cult, World Cup 1990

Sometimes, architectural projects defy any human logic and that is definitely the case of the gigantic San Nicola Stadium in Bari. Whatever the reason may be, one thing is for sure: The city of Bari finds itself with a fantastic stadium, an architectural masterpiece, but placed somewhere where it apparently doesn’t belong, especially when it comes to maintenance costs.

On Her Majesty’s Service: The Injury Hell of Alessandro Pistone

April 25, 2020 Luke Phelps England, On Her Majesty's Service, Premier League

The Milan-born Alessandro Pistone made 149 Premier League appearances between 1997 and 2007, playing for both Newcastle United and Everton. A quick, forward-thinking, and generally reliable full-back, he could perhaps have moved up in the Premier League or even play for Italy, if he wasn’t so prone to the physio’s table.

Temples of The Cult: The Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna

April 19, 2020 Thomas Salvatori Bologna, Dall'Ara, Italian Football, Serie A, Temples of The Cult One comment

We all know the typical architecture of a stadium: The main stands, the side stands, a running track in some cases, the turf, perhaps a roof. Most football grounds in the Italian Stivale share these elements. But, if we mention a tower, erected in the middle of the stadium, then we can only be talking about one facility: The Renato Dell'Ara Stadium in Bologna.

The All-Time Top 11 Brazilian Players In Serie A

April 18, 2020 Avram Iclozan Brazil, Brazilian Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A One comment

Ever since the ‘70s, Brazilian players have been migrating from their home league towards European football and the Italian Serie A has been one of their preferred destinations. So why not make a Top 11 of Brazilians players in Italy? Boasting names like Cafu, Falcao, Ronaldinho, and Ronaldo, this sensational lineup will make your jaw drop!

On Her Majesty’s Service: Alberto Aquilani’s Liverpool Missed Chance

April 14, 2020 Luke Phelps England, Liverpool, On Her Majesty's Service, Premier League 3 comments

Liverpool had some forgettable Italian names in their ranks - Mario Balotelli, Andrea Dossena, and Fabio Borini to name a few. They all disappointed during their spell at the club and would move on without leaving any lasting legacy. But none joined with as much expectation surrounding them as Alberto Aquilani, and none endured as torrid a time at Anfield as he did.

The Impact of Coronavirus on The Serie A Transfer Market

April 12, 2020 Kolade Daniel Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market 3 comments

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, we take a look at how the crisis may end up impacting the upcoming transfer market window for the Serie A clubs. Player wages may become a problem for multiple teams, which might be forced to sell their best forces for a lower price and mostly resort to swap deals to keep things in balance.

Temples of The Cult: The Stadio Olimpico In Rome

April 11, 2020 Thomas Salvatori Italian Football, Lazio, Olimpico Roma, Roma, Serie A, Temples of The Cult

When we think of Rome, the first things that come to mind are the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the thousands of vestiges from the Roman Empire. But, when a football fan thinks of Rome, her mind cannot but go to the "other coliseum," the stage where one of the fiercest Serie A derbies is staged: The Stadio Olimpico.