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Atalanta Submit To Sampdoria In 1-3 Home Defeat

October 24, 2020 Awais Khan Atalanta, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments

Atalanta came into the fixture with a Champions League victory in their backpack after their Napoli disappointment. While La Dea’s exciting start to the Serie A campaign came to an end last weekend, Sampdoria managed their second successive win as they put their start of the season disappointments behind them and came into the tie with an emphatic win 3-0 over Lazio.

Five Premier League Outcasts Milan Could Sign In January

October 24, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan currently lead the Serie A table with a perfect 12 points from their opening four games, but Stefano Pioli will be eyeing up January, and some potential areas of his squad that he needs to improve upon. But where might Milan be looking to improve, and with who? Here we take a look at five EPL outcasts that Milan could look to sign in the January transfer window.

Five Goals in Final 20 Minutes as Sassuolo and Torino Share Spoils

October 23, 2020 Awais Khan Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino

Third-placed Sassuolo welcomed struggling Torino to the Stadio Mapei - Città del Tricolore for the first fixture of Serie A match-day five. The Bulls have been woeful in Italian top-flight football, struggling to make an impact with their performances on the pitch. While their rivals, Sassuolo have impressed in the competition with three wins and a draw.

Five Premier League Outcasts Juventus Should Sign in January

October 23, 2020 Luke Phelps Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

After a mishap summer and a delayed start to the new season we’re already heading for the next year, and the next transfer window. Most of us will be happy to see 2020 on its way but what’s more important to many football fans around the globe is the midseason transfer window. And here we take a look at five Premier League outcasts who Juventus should look to sign this January:

Serie A Round 5 Preview: Milan and Roma to Clash on Monday Night

October 23, 2020 Taimoor Khan Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The Italian Serie A is back again after what seemed like an eternity. But hey, at CoC we are in a habit of being overdramatic at times so you should or perhaps should not forgive us for acting like divas when it comes to waiting for a game to kick off. The upcoming match day promises to be yet another exciting one for sure, including a top clash between Milan and Roma at the San Siro.

From Del Piero to Dybala: The Struggle of Juventus Talents

October 23, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

It's definitely not the first time, and it might not be the last, but Paulo Dybala is suffering from a difficult start of the season at Juventus, as it's still unclear where he exactly fits in Andrea Pirlo's system. Whilst it would be difficult for La Joya to digest these unexpected troubles his current path at Juventus holds significant resemblance with the story of Alessandro Del Piero..

Europa League Recap: Away Wins for Milan and Roma in Round One

October 23, 2020 Awais Khan AC Milan, Europa League, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

Three Serie A sides were involved in UEFA Europa League with victories for Roma and AC Milan while AZ Alkmaar defeated Napoli at the San Paolo. The Europa League got underway with plenty of excitement about it. AC Milan, AS Roma, and Napoli represent Serie A, mixing it up with cup winners and champions of other leagues. Glory will not be easy to come by, with everything on the line.

The match between Inter and Genoa from July 15, 1930 was a battle worth a Scudetto which ended 3-3 despite a hat trick scored by Giuseppe Meazza

Throwback Thursday: Meazza’s Hat Trick That Won Inter a Scudetto

October 22, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Genoa, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

If we mention a 1930 calcio match between Ambrosiana and Genova 1893, you may think we must be referring to some unknown, low-tier match-up. But no, what we are talking about is a battle worth a Scudetto, the game that decided the very first edition of the Serie A as we know it today, and the two sides involved were no less than Inter and Genoa "in disguise."

Lukaku Salvages Champions League Draw for Inter

October 21, 2020 Awais Khan Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A One comment

Inter could only muster a 2-2 draw as they welcomed Borussia Monchengladbach at the San Siro for their Champions League opener. Conte would have wanted to put Inter's defensive issues in Serie A behind him in Europe. However, his best-laid plans came to nothing as the Nerazzurri managed to salvage a draw after going down 1-2 in the final moments of the game.

Atalanta Open UCL Campaign with 4-0 Midtjylland Win

October 21, 2020 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Champions League, Italian Football, Serie A

Gianpiero Gasperini's Atalanta made their long northern trip to Scandinavia to meet Danish champions Midtjylland in the opening round of the UEFA Champions League group stage. Thanks to a solid ending of the first half, La Dea were able to safely cruise to a comfortable 4-0 victory, with 4 different attackers participating in the goal fest.

The Serie A ticketing market appears to be focusing only on the basics but an integrated ticketing method could ensure an important new source of revenue

Finance Corner: Integrated Ticketing Could Boost Serie A Clubs Revenue

October 21, 2020 Marco Perrotta Finance Corner, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The Serie A clubs are called to take the right countermeasures to face the reopening of the stadiums - immediate or remote in time that it might be. If we reflect on the composition of the Serie A fanbase, an integrated ticketing method - offering additional services on top of the event ticket purchase - could ensure an important return in terms of revenue.

Lazio and Immobile Haunt Borussia Dortmund In 3-1 Win

October 20, 2020 Awais Khan Champions League, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A One comment

For the first time in six attempts, Lazio started their UEFA Champions League campaign on home soil, and they delivered the goods in a 3-1 triumph over Borussia Dortmund. Simone Inzaghi sent out his charges with only one thing on their minds. Press with intensity and do not let-up. Lazio followed the directives to the letter and exposed Borussia Dortmund on numerous occasions.