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At the moment, Cristiano Ronaldo holds all the cards at Juventus and the decision over his future will be made in the summer

Would CR7 Be Correct to Leave Clueless Juventus in Summer?

February 24, 2021 Awais Khan Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Trends

At the moment, Cristiano Ronaldo holds all the cards at Juventus. The decision over his future will be made in the summer. Juventus have to qualify for the Champions League if they harbor ambitions of keeping him in their ranks.

Fiorentina Zeroing in on Maurizio Sarri Ahead of Next Season

February 24, 2021 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Uncategorized

While all interested parties denied meeting recently, Maurizio Sarri is the top target for the future of the Fiorentina bench, but their chase will not be easy. The manager, who is still under contract with Juventus, does not want to take over mid-season and is expected to have few suitors.

Why Atalanta Might Be Italy’s Greatest Hope in Champions League

February 24, 2021 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Serie A

Italian clubs started the knockout stages on the wrong foot. Juventus and Lazio both lost their first leg encounters in the round of 16 against Porto and Bayern Munich respectively. Therefore, will Atalanta once again act as the main flagbearer of the Calcio world in the Champions League?

Milan to Meet Again with Agent of Hakan Calhanoglu to Talk Extension

February 24, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan will have another summit later today with Gordon Stipic, the representative of Hakan Calhanoglu, to try to come to terms to extend his expiring contract. The two sides are reportedly €1M apart on the wages, but there is optismim the renewal will get done.

With clutch wins, every goal counted, and their importance increases with every passing match day. Here is our pick of top 5 goals from Serie A Round 23

Top 5 Goals of Serie A Round 23: Badelj Equalizes in Added Time

February 24, 2021 Awais Khan Atalanta, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 5, Top 5 Goals

After 22 goals in Round 22, Serie A sides upped the tempo with 27 strikes in Round 23. These goals made for exciting matches resulting in plenty of ups and downs in the points table. With clutch wins, every goal counted, and their importance increases with every passing match day. Here is our pick of top 5 goals from Serie A Round 23.

Former Atalanta Youngster Willy Ta Bi Succumbs to Incurable Disease

February 24, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Atalanta announced late on Tuesday that former Primavera player Willy Braciano Ta Bi passed away at age 21. The youngster had terminated his contract with the team last year and headed back home to the Ivory Coast in order to fight an incurable liver tumor alongside his family.

Lazio – Bayern Munich Player Ratings: The Champs March On

February 23, 2021 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Bayern Munich, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Serie A

Although the Italians weren't particularly bad, the Germans' high pressing caused their defenders to commit countless errors at the back. Thus, the match ended in a 4-1 thrashing for the defending champions, who have now put more than one foot into the quarter finals. So let's take a look at the Player Rating for the European encounter between Lazio and Bayern Munich.

Lazio ended up slaughtered by incumbent European and World Champions Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Round of 16 match-up

Brutal Bayern Put Four Past Lazio in Champions League Match-Up

February 23, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Bayern Munich, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Lazio

A brutal reality check for Lazio. The Biancocelesti came into tonight's game at the Stadio Olimpico undefeated in six Champions League matches but ended up slaughtered by incumbent European Champions Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Round of 16 match-up.

Champions League Round of 16: Lazio – Bayern Munich Official Lineups

February 23, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Newsroom Assi di Coppe, Bayern Munich, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A

The time has come for Lazio to try their hand at the incumbent European Champions Bayern Munich and the official lineups have just been released. Simone Inzaghi will have his ideal squad available tonight at the Stadio Olimpico as they take on the Bavarians in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16.

Napoli Prolonged Struggles Could Cause Summer Fire Sale

February 23, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Missing out on Champions League football for the second year in a row might have a significant impact on the future of Napoli, as the financial hit could lead to an overhaul of the roster and to the departure of some top players.

Torino Suspend Practice Over Possible COVID-19 Outbreak

February 23, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino

Torino announced that today’s training session will not take place as imposed by the local health officials due to possible additional Coronavirus cases within the club. Three more players reportedly tested positives after three got infected last week. Friday's match versus Sassuolo is at risk.

Suarez has been linked with several clubs, including MLS outfit Inter Miami and Serie A top dogs Juventus, but it is River Plate who look likely contenders.

Five Champions League Players to Watch for This Week

February 23, 2021 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Manchester City, Serie A

The first leg of the Champions League round 16 is set to resume with another midweek full of action. Four important contests are set to be played between Tuesday and Wednesday, and it will include some of the biggest football stars on the planet. Therefore, it's time for another edition of five Champions League players to watch this week.