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Napoli Consolidate Gattuso Position by Beating Defenseless Parma

January 31, 2021 Renato Boschetti Italian Football, Napoli, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

If the Serie A Sunday aperitivo match was created to make the fans at home hungry, today's edition certainly ruined the appetite for many. Napoli - Parma at the Diego Maradona Stadium was a pretty boring match, especially in the first half, though the Partenopei eventually came out as the winners.

Lazio Defeat Champions League Rivals Atalanta in Classy Display

January 31, 2021 Ed Summers Atalanta, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

For the second time in a week Atalanta and Lazio renewed hostilities after the sides met in the Coppa Italia with Atalanta coming out on top 3-2. But this time, it was the Biancocelesti to claim a convincing 3-1 win.

Inter Ground and Pound Benevento in Lautaro – Lukaku Show

January 30, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Benevento, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Inter answered loud and clear to Milan as they cruised past Benevento on Saturday night to remain second in the Serie A table, two points behind the Rossoneri. But if Milan had to sweat to overcome Bologna's resistance in the afternoon, the game at the San Siro was a stroll in the park for Antonio Conte and his boys, who put four past Filippo Inzaghi's Streghe.

Sampdoria – Juventus Player Ratings: Chiellini Masterclass!

January 30, 2021 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The Bianconeri ended up being too strong for the Blucerchiati, as they sealed another victory thanks goals from Federico Chiesa and Aaron Ramsey. So here are our player ratings for the encounter between Juventus and Sampdoria

Juventus Cruise Past Sampdoria in Comfortable Away Win

January 30, 2021 Awais Khan Italian Football, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Juventus moved to third place in Serie A with a convincing 0-2 win over Sampdoria at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Saturday afternoon. Cristiano Ronaldo did not add to his 15 goal tally but strikes from Federico Chiesa and substitute Aaron Ramsey were enough to get them past Samp.

Milan Struggle But Overcome Bologna to Retain Serie A Top Spot

January 30, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Bologna, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Milan will stay one more week at the top of the table as they beat Bologna 2-1 at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium in Serie A Round 20. But troubles are not over for Stefano Pioli's side, who were coming from two losses in a row, and had to struggle until the end to hold to their one goal advantage.

Serie A Round 20: Sampdoria – Juventus Preview and Expected Lineups

January 30, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Italian Football, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Later than usual, the Serie A sees the start of the second part of the season this weekend as teams are ready to battle their way up in the next 19 games. In Round 20, the reigning Scudetto winners Juventus travel to Genoa where they will take on Claudio Ranieri’s Sampdoria.

The Calcio Parody: Ibra and Lukaku Fight for the Milano HW Title

January 30, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Calcio Parody

The Calcio Parody is proudly making his 2021 debut! Not only that, but in this edition, Italian Football's biggest monsters - Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku - will meet face to face inside our newly established CCF (Calcio Cage Fighting). Which of the two giants will come out on top?

Juventus Midfielder on High Demand: Three Clubs Interested

January 29, 2021 Michel Sakr Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino, Transfer Market, Udinese

Rolando Mandragora had been one of the most exciting players in Udinese last two seasons. Unfortunately, a cruciate ligament rupture ruled him out for the larger part of 2020. Although the 23-year-old has recently made his return to the pitch, his manager Luca Gotti seems to be favoring other players - the likes of Wallace and Tolgay Arslan.

The Latest on Dzeko – Sanchez: Inter Keeper Could Be Key to Unlock Deal

January 29, 2021 Michel Sakr Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Edin Dzeko is set to leave the capital and join Inter, who in turn will send Alexis Sanchez to Paulo Fonseca's side. Whilst the two clubs seems to be agreeing on the principle, they still have to resolve some details. And in order to do so, an unlikely player could turn out to be the key to unlock the whole operation.

Milan Future Plans: Two Free Agents and a Juventus Winger

January 29, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara are not planning on taking vacations, as the two directors are already planning for next season. Reports in Italy claim that Milan are lining up two exciting free agents for next season, while they are also considering buying Douglas Costa from Juventus.

Juventus Officially Sign Nicolò Rovella in Swap of Youngsters

January 29, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Juventus have finalized the acquisition of Nicolò Rovella from Genoa for €18M in exchange for youngsters Manolo Portanova, who will join the Grifone immediately, and Elia Petrelli that will move to Reggina. Rovella will finish the season with Rossoblù before transferring to Turin in the summer.