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Inter-Sassuolo Postponed as Nerazzurri Get Hit by COVID Outbreak

March 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Inter announced two more Coronavirus cases Thursday and that all teams activities have been suspended by the local health officials until Monday. As a result, Saturday’s match against Sassuolo can not take place and will be rescheduled.

Former Napoli Striker Arkadius Milik Hints at Juventus Move in Interview

March 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Arkadiusz Milik is enjoying his time at Olympique Marseille, but his stay in Ligue 1 might be short given a €12M release clause in his contract. The striker was asked about a possible move to Juventus in an interview. He has scored 4 times in 7 matches in France.

All Serie A Clubs Crash Out of Champions League Before Quarterfinals

March 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Champions League, Inter, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

For the first time in four years, no Serie A team made it past the Round of 16 of the Champions League. It had not happened since 2015/2016. Inter were eliminated in the group stage, Juventus, Atalanta and Lazio in the first step of the elimination phase at the hands of Porto, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

Lazio travelled to Bavaria with the feint hope of qualifying for the Quarter Finals of the Champions league but found Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich Cruise to Champions League Victory Over Lifeless Lazio

March 17, 2021 Ed Summers Assi di Coppe, Bayern Munich, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Lazio

Lazio travelled to Bavaria with the feint hope of over turning their first leg three-goal deficit to qualify for the Quarter Finals of the Champions league but found German champions Bayern Munich too much over the course of two legs.

Milan Recover Some Pieces for Second Leg Against Manchester United

March 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Europa League, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A

Milan and Manchester United will be in better shape heading into Thursday’s return leg of the Europa League Round of 16, although the Rossoneri still have some question marks on the injury front. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ismael Bennacer are available after missing time with thigh problems, while Ante Rebic, Davide Calabria, Rafael Leao and Ante Rebic will be late calls.

Champions League: How Italian Teams Paid Price for Abandoning Old Ways

March 17, 2021 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A

Although it is not for the first time in recent memory, but having no Italian representatives in the Champions League quarter finals feels like a harsh blow at this particular moment. Apparently, everyone wants to play football like Pep Guardiola and his magical possession football.

Crystal Palace Interested in Two Serie A Attacking Midfielders

March 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Crystal Palace have set their eyes onto two talented Serie A midfielders: Sampdoria’s Mikkel Damsgaard and Sassuolo’s Filip Djuricic. The club has inquired about them through intermediaries ahead of possible bids in the summer.

Milan and Napoli Set to Duel for Barcelona Fullback Junior Firpo

March 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan made a serious attempt to sign Junior Firpo in January, but they had to postpone their pursuit due to personal problems. In the summer, they are set to face some competition from Napoli, which are also interested the Barcelona fullback.

Are Gian Piero Gasperini’s Relations with Atalanta Breaking Down?

March 17, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Trends

As things stand, Gian Piero Gasperini's tenure in charge of Atalanta looks likely to be his crowning achievement. But, in spite of the great success and the massive support the team enjoy, relations within the squad seem to be sitting on a veritable powder-keg.

Juventus Transfer Market Plans Revealed as Team Plots Major Changes

March 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Juventus will have to balance technical needs and the worsening finances in the summer, but they intend to make an addition in every role in the summer. The plan will lead to few high-profile departures, but the management has clear ideas about the targets.

Real Madrid – Atalanta Player Ratings: Spanish Dominance

March 16, 2021 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Real Madrid, Serie A

Los Blancos entered with a slim advantage thanks to their 1-0 win in Bergamo, but they made sure to wrap up the qualification with a more convincing display, as the second leg ended with 3-1 victory for La Liga champions. So here are the player ratings for the European contest between Madrid and Atalanta.

The Atalanta hopes for a Champions League comeback ended in a failed Marco Sportiello pass that propitiated a Real Madrid opener on the half hour mark

Sportiello Mistake Paves Way for Real Madrid Hammering of Atalanta

March 16, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Real Madrid

Atalanta's hopes for a Champions League comeback ended in a failed Marco Sportiello pass that propitiated Real Madrid's opener on the half hour mark on Tuesday night. From then on, it was routine job for Real Madrid who wrapped a 3-1 win at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium to book their place into the Quarter Finals.