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Throwback Thursday: 5-1 to Juventus, Maradona’s Last Napoli Miracle

February 11, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Super Cup, Throwback Thursday

The Supercoppa Italiana between the winners of the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia is not necessarily the most beloved and cherished trophy for Italian football fans and clubs nowadays. But when the competition was still young and fresh, it gave life to some epic calcio battles, like a 5-1 win over Juventus that can be arguably considered Diego Maradona’s last miracle at Napoli.

Conte and Agnelli Unpunished by Sports Judge Despite Fight

February 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Coppa Italia, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

While the unsavory exchange between Antonio Conte and Andrea Agnelli continues to dominate the headlines in the Italy, the duo will not face any immediate discipline as the sports judge made no mention of it in his report. Alex Sandro will miss the final.

Milan CEO Gazidis “Loves” Pioli, Lauds Maldini and Ibrahimovic

February 11, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan CEO gave his first interview in Italian, commenting on several topics related to the club and showering director Paolo Maldini, coach Stefano Pioli and Zlatan Ibrahimovic with praise for what they have been able to accomplish thus far.

Napoli took their men to Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo to face Atalanta in the return leg Semi Final match of the Coppa Italia but ended up crushed 1-3

Atalanta Take Down Napoli to Advance to Coppa Italia Final

February 10, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Atalanta, Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli took their men to Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo to face Atalanta in the return leg Semi Final match of the Coppa Italia but ended up crushed 1-3. Atalanta will now face Juventus in the Coppa Italia Final on May 19th. If they can take down the Old Lady it would be their second Coppa trophy in their history.

Juventus President Slammed for Rumored Champions League Reform

February 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Andrea Agnelli received heavy criticism by L’Equipe for his push to change the Champions League format in his role as president of the European Club Association. He was defined: "One of the men who hurt the idea of the universality of football the most.”

Leicester and Leeds Eyeing Milan Youngster Tommaso Pobega

February 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

The good performances of Tommaso Pobega at Spezia in his first season in Serie A have not gone unnoticed as he has drawn interest from Leicester, Leeds and Eintracht Frankfurt, however Milan are planning to keep him in the roster next season.

Inter Supporting Conte After Heated Confrontation with Juventus

February 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Inter executives are fuming for what happened at the end of Tuesday’s Coppa Italia match versus Juventus and are fully behind their coach Antonio Conte, who was the subject of heavy insults by Andrea Agnelli after the final whistle, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

The Best XI of Serie A Players Older Than 35: Inter Trio at the Back

February 10, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 11 2 comments

Perhaps it's the slower and more technical nature of the Italian game, but whatever is the reason, the addition of certain veterans in the past few seasons has definitely turned the league into arguably the most exciting in Europe. So let's take a look at the Best XI Serie A players who are over the age of 35.

Gianluigi Buffon Likely to Renew Contract with Juventus

February 10, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The decision will be officially made only at the end of the season, but, as things stand, everything is set up for Gianluigi Buffon to continue playing with Juventus for another campaign. He could become the oldest goalkeeper to ever start a game.

Juventus are the first team to advance to the Coppa Italia 2020-2021 Final after they held Inter to a goalless draw at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday night

Juventus Hold Inter to Goalless Tie to Reach Coppa Italia Final

February 9, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Coppa Italia, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Juventus are the first team to advance to the Coppa Italia 2020-2021 Final after they held Inter to a goalless draw at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday night. The Nerazzurri had a though task ahead if they wanted to overcome the 1-2 deficit from one week ago but never seemed capable of causing Pirlo's boys any problem tonight.

Udinese Will Not Block Rodrigo De Paul from Moving This Summer

February 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market, Udinese

The next summer window could finally be the right time for Rodrigo De Paul to leave Udinese and move to a top club, as his team that will not put up too much resistance if the right bid comes. Over the last 18 months, he has been linked to Inter, Juventus and Leeds.

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

Romelu Lukaku Almost Transferred to Juventus Two Years Ago

February 9, 2021 Enrico Passarella Coppa Italia, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Romelu Lukaku almost joined Juventus in 2019 as the Bianconeri were looking for a striker and tried to pull off a swap with Manchester United involving Paulo Dybala, but the Argentinian forward refused to move to the Red Devils. Juventus and Inter will square off tonight in the Coppa Italia semis.