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Serie A Teams Potentially Facing Major Fiscal Problems

December 29, 2020 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Serie A teams might be forced to pay hefty sums in the near future because a recent clarification of the Agenzia dell’Entrate (the Italian tax office) excluded them from a privileged regime that yielded them major discounts on the salary taxes in the last couple of years.

The Three Best and Worst Players in Milan Season So Far

December 29, 2020 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments

Milan are currently sitting on top of the table much to the delight of their thirsty fanbase after the long sorrowful years. Stefano Pioli have successfully molded a young and dynamic side that is able to go all the way in the scudetto race against their historical rivals Inter and Juventus. So let's take a look at the tops and flops from the Rossoneri so far in the 2020-2021 season.

Juventus Engaged In Talks to Sign Striker from Lyon

December 29, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Juventus have contacted Lyon to discuss the acquisition of Memphis Depay, who has an expiring contract. The Bianconeri are willing to include Federico Bernardeschi in the deal.

Zaniolo Commits to Roma and Vows to Be Ready for Euro 2021

December 29, 2020 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Azzurri

Nicolò Zaniolo discussed his injuries, the departure from Inter and his future in an interview, where he promised he will return on the pitch in the Spring and expressed his love for Roma.

Napoli Expected to Be Sellers and Not Buyers in January

December 28, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Napoli are trying to find a solution for both Elseid Hysaj and Nikola Maksimovic, who are on expiring contracts, and will try to reduce the roster and the payroll in January,

Roma Looking to Reunite with Stephan El Shaarawy

December 28, 2020 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Roma intend to sign an attacker in January and are seriously considering bringing back Stephan El Shaarawy from Shanghai Shenhua, which could return on a season-long loan.

The Three Best and Worst Players in Juventus Season So Far

December 28, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment

In this first edition of the series, we'll take a closer look at Juventus, where Andrea Pirlo is currently finding some difficult times in his first managerial gig, as the champions now find themselves 10 points behind leaders Milan - albeit with a match in hand. So let's pick out of the tops and flops of Juventus so far in the season, including some big names within both categories.

Inter Make List of Possible Destinations for Liverpool Striker

December 28, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter are canvassing the market to find a back-up for Romelu Lukaku and the most recent option on the table is Divock Origi, who is on his way out from Liverpool as he has not played consistently in the first part of the season.

Juventus Step Up Their Efforts to Sign Reynolds from FC Dallas

December 28, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Juventus have jumped ahead of Roma in the race to sign Bryan Reynolds from FC Dallas as they proposed a higher offer. The fullback would initially join another club because the Bianconeri can not add other extra-EU players this season, with Cagliari rumoured to be candidates.

The Top XI Serie A Players in 2020: Who Will Join Ronaldo?

December 27, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 11

Even for the relatively high standards of Italian football, 2020 was such a crazy year for Calcio. The players and the fans all went through some unique emotional experiences. But throughout all the tears and pain, some players were still able to enjoy a successful year, and thus, it's time to recognize eleven of the best performers of the past 12 months , in our Serie A Top XI of the year 2020.

AIA President Believes Better Times Are Ahead for Referees

December 26, 2020 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The president of the Referees’ Association (AIA) Marcello Nicchi discussed the rough start of the season of the officials, saying that substantial improvements could be on the horizon.

Atalanta and Papu Gomez Looking for a Way Out of Bitter Row

December 26, 2020 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Alejandro Gomez and Atalanta are working to resolve the rift as the tensions seem to have placated behind the scenes and all parties involved are looking for some sort of reconciliation, but his departure in January is still considered likely.