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Ex-Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian is about to link-up with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte at Inter, finalizing his move from Parma

Matteo Darmian Nearing Inter Move: Are We Yet to See the Best of Him?

October 2, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Parma, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Ex-Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian is about to link-up with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte at Inter, finalizing his move from Parma. The 30-year-old began life on Rossoneri side of Milan. Over 10 years ago he featured for the Rossoneri and now, after a journey taking him from Palermo, to Torino and Old Trafford and back to Italy with Parma, he's set to join the Nerazzurri.

Juventus' Douglas Costa had been linked with a move to Man United but the Brazilian wants to fight for his place in Andrea Pirlo's side

Perhaps Douglas Costa Should Have Taken Man United Chance…

October 2, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Juventus' Douglas Costa had been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United throughout the summer, but recent reports claim the Brazilian wants to fight for his place in Andrea Pirlo's side. At 30-years-old, Douglas Costa seems to be falling off the boil a touch, and he might yet live to regret turning down the Man United offer of regular first-team action.

Atalanta traveled to Lazio in what promised to be an entertaining game. Here is our tactical analysis of the Nerazzurri's thrashing of the Biancocelesti

Tactical Analysis: The Atalanta Dismantling of Inzaghi’s Lazio

October 2, 2020 Taimoor Khan Atalanta, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis

Following a 4-2 win over Torino in their first game of the 2020/21 Serie A campaign, Atalanta traveled to Rome to take on Lazio in what promised to be an entertaining affair. Gian Piero Gasperini's Bergamaschi captured a sounding 4-1 win over Simone Inzaghi's Biancocelesti, so let's try to understand how they achieved it from a tactical point of view.

The Gods of Football love Milan as the Rossoneri overcame Rio Ave at the end of an incredible penalty shootout sequence to sneak into the Europa League

Milan Sneak into Europa League After Penalty Shoot-Out Thriller

October 1, 2020 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups

The Gods of Football love Milan. There is no other possible explanation for tonight's crazy drama in Vila do Conte as the Rossoneri overcame Rio Ave at the end of an incredible penalty shootout sequence to sneak into the Europa League Group Stage. Milan were on the verge of being eliminated at least three times as they were trailing until the very last minute.

All four Italian teams have released their respective squad lists for the upcoming UEFA Champions League (UCL) group stage campaign.

The Italian Clubs in The Champions League Group Stage Draw

October 1, 2020 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Liverpool, Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, RB Leipzig, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

It's the relaunch of the world's elite football club competition! The UEFA Champions League group stage draw took place in Geneva, as Juventus, Inter, Atalanta, and Lazio discovered the opponents they'll be facing once their European campaigns start. So how did the draw go for the four Italian sides? The less fortunate Italian sides seem to be Inter and Atalanta.

The Second Round of the Coppa Italia 2020-2021, featuring 40 Serie B and Serie C clubs, saw no major upsets, except for Frosinone losing to Padova

No Surprises in Coppa Italia Second Round as Monza Crush Triestina

October 1, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The Second Round of the Coppa Italia 2020-2021, featuring 40 Serie B and Serie C clubs, saw no major upsets. In the day of their President Silvio Berlusconi's birthday, Monza crushed Triestina to show once again that their are a serious challenger for a promotion to the top-flight. Goals by Antonino Barillà, Mota Carvalho, and José Machin got the job done for the Brianzoli.

The match between Genoa and Torino scheduled for Saturday at 6.00 PM at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium is postponed. A new date is yet to be decided

The Italian Football League Ruled: Genoa – Torino Is Postponed

October 1, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Genoa, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

At the end of an extraordinary meeting which lasted two days, the Lega Serie A has decided: The match between Genoa and Torino scheduled for Saturday at 6.00 PM at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium is postponed. A new date is yet to be decided. The decision, much expected, came as a consequence of 15 Genoa members - including 11 players - testing positive to COVID-19 earlier this week.

Manchester United's Diogo Dalot spent 2021/22 on loan at Milan, establishing himself as a key contributor to the team's success enroute UCL qualification.

Milan Readying New Bid for Man United Ace to Cover Full Back Role

October 1, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Milan are reportedly lining up a second bid for Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot this week. The Rossoneri have had a busy week in the transfer market, specifically in the full-back department. It started with the club receiving an unnamed offer for Andrea Conti. Thus, Stefano Pioli's search for a defensive addition has taken a detour to the right side of the defense.

The story of Luigi Meroni – Gigi for his friends – a timeless fan favorite for both Torino and Genoa supporters, is a beautiful and tragic story at the same time

Throwback Thursday: Gigi Meroni, The “Maroon Butterfly” of Torino

October 1, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Genoa, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Throwback Thursday, Torino

The story of Luigi Meroni – Gigi for his friends – a timeless fan favorite for both Torino and Genoa supporters, is a beautiful and tragic story at the same time. It’s the epic of a football player from the 1960s who was a character much before football players became characters, an ante litteram influencer way before Instagram and the Internet.

Atalanta continued their efficient run in front of the goal as they thrashed Lazio 1-4 to take home the three points on offer at the Stadio Olimpico

Gomez The Architect as Atalanta Destroy Lazio in 1-4 Olimpico Win

September 30, 2020 Awais Khan Atalanta, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Atalanta traveled to Rome for their Serie A catch-up meeting with Lazio. Both sides impressed in their Round Two encounters, earning impressive away wins. The Biancocelesti played hosts this time to stop Gian Piero Gasperini’s plans for Italian top-flight football but it was La Dea who continued their efficient run in front of the goal as they thrashed Simone Inzaghi’s men 1-4.

Inter wasted absolutely no time as they took the lead within less than 30 seconds en route to an impressive 5-2 victory over Benevento

Conte’s Inter Win Another Goal-Fest as They Dismantle Benevento

September 30, 2020 Michel Sakr Benevento, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

In a postponed fixture from match-day one, Serie B champions Benevento hosted Inter at the Stadio Ciro Vigorito. The Nerazzurri wasted absolutely no time as they took the lead within less than 30 seconds en route to an impressive 5-2 victory over the Campania side. It was a comfortable victory for Inter, and a stern warning for the rest of the Scudetto hopefuls.

Spezia didn't have to wait too much to capture their first, historical win in the Italian top-flight as they shocked Udinese in a rescheduled fixture

Spezia Resist to Udinese with One Man Less to Capture First Win

September 30, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Udinese

Spezia didn't have to wait too much to capture their first, historical win in the Italian top-flight as they shocked Udinese in a rescheduled fixture from match-day one on Wednesday. Vincenzo Italiano's Aquile beat the Friulani 2-0 with an Andrey Galabinov brace - with the 31-year-old Bulgarian striker already presenting his candidacy as a potential sensation in the Serie A season.