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The Serie A round 6 is upon us and as always, the upcoming match-day promises to bring some really great games, including the Sampdoria - Genoa derby

Serie A Round 6 Preview: Sampdoria and Genoa Stage Derby

October 31, 2020 Taimoor Khan AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese

The Serie A match-day 6 is upon us and as always, the upcoming match day promises to bring some really great games, a few dull ones but as is always the case, a lot of events will have a lot of bearing on how the season unfolds. So without unnecessary pandering, let’s take a quick look at every game that will take place at the weekend, with an highlight on the Derby della Lanterna.

What Will the Future Hold for Andrea Pirlo at Juventus?

October 30, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A One comment

Andrea Pirlo's managerial debut saw his Juventus team shrug aside Sampdoria in a dominating 3-0 victory that led the Bianconeri faithfuls to set some high expectations for the current season. However, things quickly went downhill for the Brescia native, as his team failed to win another Serie A fixture on the pitch, and were lastly seen outplayed by Barcelona in a 2-0 home defeat.

Women and Football: An Interview with Napoli’s Aqsa Mushtaq

October 30, 2020 Francesca Mele Interviews, Italian Football, Napoli, Napoli Femminile, Serie A, Serie A Femminile, Serie A Femminile 2020-2021, Women's Football One comment

Aqsa Mushtaq is a rising talent in the world of women’s football. At 22, she just signed her first professional contract with Napoli Femminile, becoming the first player of Pakistani origin - man or woman - to play in the Italian football top-flight. Aqsa graciously agreed to have a chat with the Cult of Calcio about her move, as well as her story and aspirations as a footballer.

Napoli captured three key point at the Anouela Stadium in San Sebastian as they toppled Real Sociedad with a lone goal from Matteo Politano

Napoli Capture Crucial Europa League Win at Real Sociedad

October 29, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups, Napoli One comment

Napoli captured three key point at the Anouela Stadium in San Sebastian as they toppled Real Sociedad with a lone goal from Matteo Politano - whose audacious long-range shot was deflected by the Spanish into their own net. Gennaro Gattuso and his boys needed a win after their dreadful Europa League start from one week ago - which saw them losing at home to AZ Alkmaar.

Roma were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at home to CSKA Sofia in their second Europa League group stage effort on Thursday night

Roma Held to Frustrating Nil-Nil Draw to CSKA Sofia

October 29, 2020 Luke Phelps Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups, Roma One comment

Roma were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at home to CSKA Sofia in the Europa League group stage on Thursday night. The Italians sported their brand new third kit tonight and in it, Chris Smalling thought he’d put Roma ahead inside four minutes on his return from Man United but for VAR to rule out a perfect comeback. Roma settled for a point to remain joint top of Group A.

It was an easy Europa League night for Milan at the San Siro as the Rossoneri routed Sparta Praha 3-0 in their second group stage game

Milan Trample Sparta Praha to Collect Second Europa League Win

October 29, 2020 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups

It was an easy Europa League night for Milan at the San Siro as the Rossoneri routed Sparta Praha 3-0 in their second group stage game with goals from Brahim Diaz, Rafael Leao, and Diogo Dalot. Milan even took the luxury of seeing Ibrahimovic miss a penalty. The Czech were coming from a 1-4 humbling at the hand of Lille last week and didn't provide any better opposition tonight.

Barcelona deservedly earned a 2-0 win against Juventus who had three disallowed goals for offside: Here are our player ratings for the exciting encounter

Juventus – Barcelona Player Ratings: Messi Delivers Again

October 29, 2020 Michel Sakr Barcelona, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A

In the Allianz stadium in Turin, Andrea Pirlo conceded his first defeat in his young managerial career, as Ronald Koeman's Barcelona deservedly earned an away 2-0 victory against an unlucky Juventus side that had three disallowed goals for offside. Here are our player ratings for the exciting encounter between the two of the world's biggest clubs.

On November 25, 1990, Genoa managed to beat Sampdoria in the Derby della Lanterna for the first time in 14 years thanks to an iconic Branco free-kick

Throwback Thursday: Branco’s “Postcard” in the Genoa Derby

October 29, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Genoa, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Throwback Thursday One comment

In the 1990-91 Serie A season, Osvaldo Bagnoli’s Genoa had a thrilling campaign, ending fourth in the table and qualifying for the following season UEFA Cup. It was the Genoa of Stefano Eranio and Tomas Skuhravy, but also of Brazilian defender Branco and his deadly free-kicks - such as the one that won the Rossoblu a famous derby against future title winner Sampdoria.

Juventus had a stiff task to contain a struggling Barcelona side and it would prove to be as such as his boys were second best in the 0-2 defeat

Barcelona Claim Bragging Rights Over Ronaldo-Less Juventus

October 28, 2020 Awais Khan Assi di Coppe, Barcelona, Champions League, European Cups, Juventus 3 comments

Andrea Pirlo managed to guide Juventus to a hard-fought victory over Dynamo Kyiv in their Champions League opener but had a stiff task to contain a struggling Barcelona side. It would prove to be as such as his boys were second best in the 0-2 home defeat at the Allianz Stadium, courtesy of a Ousmane Dembélé early goal and a Lionel Messi penalty conversion.

Lazio came home from their Champions League trip to Belgium with one point as they held Club Brugge to a 1-1 tie despite facing multiple absences

Maimed Lazio Snatch One Point at Club Brugge in UCL Clash

October 28, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Lazio 2 comments

Lazio came home from their Champions League trip to Belgium with one point as the Biancocelesti held Club Brugge to a 1-1 tie despite facing multiple absences. Coronavirus and injuries maimed Simone Inzaghi’s roster as the coach was forced to aggregate several youth club members to his Champions League squad. The Laziali could thus be happy with the outcome.

Here we take a look at five Premier League outcasts who Antonio Conte should look to sign for Inter in the Jauary transfer session

Five Premier League Outcasts Inter Should Sign This January

October 28, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Italy's Serie A has started with a bang and we've seen Milan make a near perfect start, whilst their city rivals Inter have taken 10 points from their opening 5 fixtures. Antonio Conte will be gunning for January and the chance to raid the Premier League once again, and do all he can to keep the pace on Stefano Pioli's side. Here are five names he might be looking at...

Despite the financial struggles and legislative limitations, there are good foundations to make the Serie A Femminile and women's football grow in Italy

Finance Corner: An Overview of Women’s Football in Italy

October 28, 2020 Marco Perrotta AC Milan, Finance Corner, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A Femminile, Serie A Femminile 2020-2021

Serie A Femminile is the top tier in the women's football pyramid in Italy and is organized by the Italian Football Federation. Despite the financial struggles and legislative limitations, there are some good foundations to make the women's football movement grow in Italy. On that note, the recent interest recorded by such famous men’s clubs in opening a women's section is only positive.