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Throwback Thursday: When Diego Simeone Knocked Juventus Down

March 4, 2021 Andrea Salvarezza Atletico Madrid, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

On April 1st, 2000, the Delle Alpi Stadium in Turin hosted a match that could determine the Scudetto winner between capolista Juventus and pursuer Lazio. Both clubs lined up an impressive collection of star players, including Zinedine Zidane and Alex Del Piero for Juve, Diego Simeone and Pavel Nedved for Lazio, and the Inzaghi brothers on different sides.

Director Fabio Paratici Set to Stay at Juventus Despite Expiring Contract

March 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

The Agnelli family is not planning any shake-up of the Juventus management and therefore Fabio Paratici is poised to have his expiring contract extended. Vicepresident Pavel Nedved and Federico Cherubini are also slated to be remain in their current positions.

In Round 25 of Serie A, Roma traveled to Florence where they took on Cesare Prandelli’s Fiorentina in the hope of climbing back into the top four

Spinazzola Scores on Either Ends as Roma Beat Fiorentina in VAR Thriller

March 3, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Genoa, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

After the sluggish opening 45 minutes, Fiorentina - Roma came to life in the second half, with two goals from Leonardo Spinazzola on either end and VAR controversy following Amadou Diawara's winner for the Giallorossi in the dying minutes of normal time.

Last Second Spot-Kick Salvages a Point for Milan Against Udinese

March 3, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Udinese

On Wednesday night, Milan hosted Udinese at the San Siro in the absence of their injured prime star Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The visitors thought that they had all three points wrapped up thanks to Roddrigo Becao's header, but Jens Stryger Larsen gifted the hosts a last second penalty, and Franck Kessié scored the equalizer, ending the match in a 1-1 draw.

Genoa and Sampdoria shared the spoils in a vibrant edition of the Derby della Lanterna as Lorenzo Tonelli equalized Davide Zappacosta's lead for the Rossoblu

Genoa and Sampdoria Share Spoils in Derby della Lanterna

March 3, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Genoa, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Genoa and Sampdoria shared the spoils in a vibrant edition of the Derby della Lanterna as Lorenzo Tonelli equalized Davide Zappacosta's lead for the Rossoblu. The two sides grabbed one point each, remaining comfortably clear of the drop zone, with Genoa collecting their 20th point in 12 games since Davide Ballardini took charge.

There were six goals scored at the Mapei Stadium - Città del Tricolore as Sassuolo and Napoli could not be separated by full-time

Sassuolo Claw Back to Draw Against Napoli in Six-Goal Thriller

March 3, 2021 Awais Khan Italian Football, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

There were six goals scored at the Mapei Stadium - Città del Tricolore as Sassuolo and Napoli could not be separated by full-time. An added-time penalty by Francesco Caputo ensured the Neroverdi have a point to show for their efforts from their top-eight meeting with the Partenopei.

Serie A Risks Being Thrown into Disarray if COVID Strikes Again

March 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The decision not to postpone Tuesday’s game between Lazio and Torino could have significant ramifications on the remaining portion of the Serie A schedule, especially should other teams be hit by COVID later in the season, to the point that playoffs could become a concrete option if the situation spirals out of control.

How Lukaku and Lautaro Arguably Became the World’s Best Striking Pair

March 3, 2021 Michel Sakr Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

When Mauro Icardi fell out with the management of Inter, the fans of the black and blue club were left worried for the future of their attacking department without their former captain and talisman. Less than two years later, The Nerazzurri possess what is arguably the best striking partnership in the world in the form of Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez.

Ronaldo on Track to Be All-Time Top Scorer and Other Juventus News

March 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

After scoring yesterday against Spezia, Cristiano Ronaldo is now on a par with Pelé for goals scored in official matches at 767 and he has set his eyes on Romario (772) and Josef Bican (805). Juventus have redeemed Weston McKennie, while Matthijs De Ligt escaped without significant injuries.

Romelu Lukaku is officially back at Inter. The striker was unveiled by president Steven Zhang with a video on Twitter before the formal announcement.

Shocking Manchester United Request to Inter Quickly Disproven

March 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Despite the reports circulating about it, Manchester United have not made any request to Inter for a missed payment in the Romelu Lukaku transfer. It was rumored that the Red Devils asked for Lautaro Martinez or Milan Skrinier to settle a €50M debt caused by a particular clause of the deal.

Roma Prioritizing Fiorentina Breakout Star as Edin Dzeko Replacement

March 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

Roma are preparing to move on from Edin Dzeko and Dusan Vlahovic has quickly become the main target to substitute him. Fiorentina, which are negotiating an extension to keep him around, have slapped a €30M price tag on the young striker, who has shined in the last two months.

Juventus Wake Up in Second Half to Brush Spezia Aside

March 2, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia

Juventus came back to winning ways in the first game of Serie A Round 25 as they disposed of Spezia with three second half goals. It was an overly severe punishment for Vincenzo Italiano's side, who held the Bianconeri to a nil-nil draw for the whole first period but eventually collapsed when Andrea Pirlo's substitutions supplied the Old Lady with new forces.