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Torino Forced to Forfeit Lazio Match Over Stubborn League Decision

March 2, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Torino, Uncategorized

Despite the fact that Torino players are not allowed to leave isolation until tomorrow, the League has decided not to postponed today’s game versus Lazio. The Granata have abided by the orders of the local health officials and have not travelled to Rome, therefore they will forfeit the match, hoping to have it rescheduled through successful appeals like Napoli did versus Juventus.

Player Analysis: Mattia Zaccagni, Verona’s Quality Entertainer

March 2, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Newsroom Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Player Analysis, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Scouting App

Tired of watching slow football where players are static on the field, passing the ball sideways and backwards, waiting for an opening to launch an attack? Now you have the solution. It is called Mattia Zaccagni, a player that makes you want to watch all of Verona’s games even if you are not their fan.

Romagnoli Might Leave as Milan Plan to Buy Out Chelsea Defender

March 2, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

Alessio Romagnoli is facing an uncertain future at Milan after being benched and replaced by Fikayo Tomori in Sunday’s clash with Roma. The negotation to extend the contract of the captain has progressed slowly and the club intend to permanently acquire the Chelsea youngster.

Juventus Interested in Two Touted Valencia Youngsters

March 2, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

Juventus are chasing after Valencia’s 18-year-old left-back Jesus Vazquez and will try to add him in the summer. They are also eyeing first-team starlet Kang-In Lee, but they are facing strong competition for the attacking midfielder.

Bayern Munich Join Race for Napoli Star Pursued by Manchester Clubs

March 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Bayern Munich are the latest top European team to show some interest in Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, however their initial evaluation of the player has been considered too low, as they are willing to spend €45M for the center-back, who was previously linked to Manchester United, Manchester City and PSG.

Top 5 Goals of Serie A Round 24: Bologna’s Sansone Jolts Lazio

March 1, 2021 Awais Khan Atalanta, Bologna, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Parma, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 5, Top 5 Goals

From intricate moves to blasts from outside the box, everything was on the show in Serie A Round 24, so here is our pick of the Top 5 goals from the past calcio weekend.

Milan Star Zlatan Ibrahimovic Diagnosed with Thigh Injury

March 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss two-to-three weeks with a thigh strain he suffered in Sunday's 2-1 win over Roma, while Hakan Calhanoglu and Ante Rebic, who also subbed off, sustained less severe problems. The Swedish striker will likely sit out the Europa League clash with Manchester United.

Crotone Fire Giovanni Stroppa After Defeat Against Cagliari

March 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella Crotone, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Sunday’s loss against a direct opponent, Cagliari, cost Giovanni Stroppa his job as Crotone announced on Monday that he has been relieved from his duties. Serse Cosmi is expected to take over. They are in last position in the standing and have been defeated in the last six matches.

The Top Performers of Serie A Round 24: Unstoppable Lukaku!

March 1, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia

The Round 24 of Serie A had served its fans another great weekend full of intriguing fixtures involving teams at the top and bottom of the table. So here we take a look at the best performers of Serie A Round 24, with the help of some key statistical metrics.

Juventus Eyeing Manchester City Star on Potential Free Transfer

March 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

While Sergio Aguero wishes to stay at Manchester City, the agreement to extend his contract that is up in the summer has yet to be reached and Juventus, alongside PSG, are among the clubs most interested in adding him for free.

Roma Officially Abandon Embattled Project for New Stadium

March 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Uncategorized

While closing the 2020 balance sheets, the Roma board of directors announced that they will no longer move forward with the project to build a new stadium in the Tor di Valle area, which was pursued by the previous ownership, as its execution has been deemed impossible.