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Milan Coach Extremely Confident About Calhanoglu’s Extension

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

Stefano Pioli sound very optimistic about Hakan Calhanoglu’s future at the club in the post-game interview following Wednesday’s win over Lazio as the player and the club are currently engaged in a negotiation to extend his expiring contract.

Milan – Lazio Player Ratings: The Rossoneri Stars Deliver

December 23, 2020 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

In Serie A Round 14, Milan hit hard and early, but Lazio slowly but surely worked their way back into the match only to be pipped at the post in the stoppage time. Here are our player ratings for the game.

In the year's final game, Cagliari traveled to the Eternal City where Roma were looking to get back to winning ways and keep in touch with the Milan clubs

Roma Edge Out Cagliari in Tightly Contested Serie A Clash

December 23, 2020 Ed Summers Cagliari, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment

In the year's final game, Cagliari travellled to the Eternal City where Roma were looking to get back to winning ways and keep in touch with the front running Milan clubs. It was Roma to hold on for a valuable three points, taking them up to 3rd in the Serie A table.

Napoli earned a late game draw against Torino through Insigne's strike in the dying minutes of the game. It's an unsatisfying result for both sides

Insigne Saves Napoli Blushes Against Relegation-Bound Torino

December 23, 2020 Eduard Banulescu Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino One comment

Napoli awaited the visit of Torino as a confident side who could technically climb as high as a third place by the end of this round of Serie A football. Meanwhile, the Granata approached the game as a team for whom the specter of relegation seems to loom ever closer with each coming week.

At the end of 3-2 thriller against Lazio in Serie A Round 14, Milan ended their year on a high note, wrapping their 16th match in row with 2 or more goals

Hernandez Saves Rossoneri Christmas as Milan Beat Lazio

December 23, 2020 Renato Boschetti AC Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 4 comments

At the end of 3-2 thriller against Lazio in Serie A Round 14, Milan ended their year on a high note, wrapping their 16th consecutive match with two or more goals, their 15th consecutive seasonal Serie A game without a defeat. Milan’s winning run was close to come to an end multiple times this season, but the motto on the red and black side of the Navigli rivers seems to be “Not today.”

Sampdoria and Sassuolo came into their Serie A Round 14 fixture on different notes but it was the Neroverdi to come out with a 2-3 away win

Sassuolo Continue Unbeaten Away Run After 2-3 Win at Sampdoria

December 23, 2020 Awais Khan Italian Football, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment

Sampdoria and Sassuolo came into their Serie A Round 14 fixture on different notes. Claudio Ranieri has managed to bring some order to La Samp’s Serie A campaign with successive wins over Hellas Verona and Crotone. Meanwhile, the Neroverdi have seen their top-four hopes dashed with losses to Inter and Milan, and draws to Fiorentina and Roma.

Despite Verona enormous defensive efforts trying to nullify the attacking threats from Inter, the Nerazzurri secured their seventh league win in a row

Lautaro and Skriniar Goals Secure Inter 7th Consecutive Serie A Win

December 23, 2020 Paulius Kundzelevicius Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments

In Round 14 of Serie A, second-placed Inter traveled to Verona in the hope of climbing above their fierce cross-city rivals Milan in the league table. The Nerazzurri were looking for their seventh consecutive league win, while Verona hoped to maintain the second-best defensive record in the Serie A. Despite Verona’s enormous defensive efforts, Inter managed to get the three points.

While it’s not yet sure who their starting goalkeeper will be, Napoli have found their next back-up in veteran Salvatore Sirigu.

Roma Considering Acquiring New Starting Goalkeeper

December 23, 2020 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino, Transfer Market

Since they have gotten uneven performances from their goalkeepers, Roma are pondering signing a new starter in January and have discussed a swap of loans between Pau Lopez and Salvatore Sirigu with Torino, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Inter Mulling Swap with Cagliari to Add Veteran Striker

December 23, 2020 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market One comment

Inter are working on multiple fronts to strengthen the roster in January and the latest option that emerged to fill out the attack is Leonardo Pavoletti. The Nerazzurri are currently engaged in a negotiation with Cagliari for Radja Nainggolan.

Serie A Round 14: Milan – Lazio Preview and Expected Lineups

December 23, 2020 Paulius Kundzelevicius AC Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The final Serie A matchday of 2020 offers all the Italian football fans one of the most intriguing matches in the last few weeks. In Round 14, the league leaders Milan will be seeking to finish the year top of the league by beating Simone Inzaghi’s Lazio at the Stadio San Siro. The Cult of Calcio is here to preview the main match of Round 14, with an eye on the expected lineups of both clubs.

Chievo Denounce Racist Incident Against Obi in Pisa Match

December 23, 2020 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie B

Joel Obi was victim of a racist incident during Tuesday’s match against Pisa, Chievo denounced with an official statement. According to the club, the opponent Michele Marconi told the Nigerian midfielder it was the “rebellion of the slaves” while they were arguing about a foul.

In Serie A Round 14, Inter travel to Verona in pursuit of another three points that could potentially take them to the top the Serie A standings

Serie A Round 14: Verona – Inter Preview and Expected Lineups

December 23, 2020 Paulius Kundzelevicius Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

It has been a joyful first part of the 2020-21 Serie A season, with three serious title contenders going neck and neck until the final match-day of 2020. In Round 14, Inter travel to Verona in pursuit of another three points that could potentially take them to the top the Serie A standings going into the new year. Here is our preview of the game, with an eye on the probable lineups of both sides.