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Assi di Coppe: Mixed Feelings Week on Qualification Chances

November 4, 2017 Paolo Bozzelli AC Milan, Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, Europa League, European Cups, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma

We witnessed three days of legendary challenges and unexpected debacles for the Italian teams in the European competitions. Whilst Juventus and Roma are still hanging to their chances of making it to the next Champions League stage, Napoli faced the cruel truth of a possible relegation to Europa League.

Rifinitura: Spotlight on Genoa’s Derby della Lanterna

November 4, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Chievo Verona, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Rifinitura, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spal, Torino, Udinese

With no dangerous crossings between the main Scudetto contenders, the 12th Round of Serie A will feature the Derby della Lanterna (Lighthouse Derby) between Genoa and Sampdoria as main course in the menu. Rossoblu and Bluecerchiati will face each other on Saturday night to set their rule over the Italian port city, starting with opposite moods and perspectives.

Assi di Coppe: Late Own Goal Sends Lazio Past Group Stage

November 2, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups, Lazio

This Lazio can only win. Coach Simone Inzaghi made his boys push until the very last minute to make full score in their 4th Europa League group stage match against Nice, and snatched three points at the last assault.

Serie A Round Recap: Crotone, Spal Gain Key Points

October 30, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Chievo Verona, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spal, Torino, Udinese

In a weekend that saw all the leading teams making full score quite easily – including Juventus, which captured a convincing 0-2 away win in the big match against Milan – the most interesting exploits came from Crotone and Spal. Both teams cashed two very important victories to move away from the danger zone.

Higuain Highlights Milan Crisis, Juve Wins 2-0 in San Siro

October 28, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Uncategorized One comment

Vincenzo Montella’s Milan is like those nice guys who don’t get any girl. You may play well, but if you miss the final touch and the efficiency to get things done, you won’t necessarily finish last…but surely far from the Champions League zone, the target set for the season by their brand new Chinese owners.

Rifinitura: Juve Visits Milan to Test Montella’s Grip

October 27, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Chievo Verona, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spal, Torino, Udinese

They both passed their mid-week test scoring four goals, and now Milan and Juventus will square off in San Siro Stadium tomorrow at 18.00 for the main event of Serie A Round 11. The Bianconeri, which are on pursuit of top ranking Napoli, will constitute a crossroads in the season of Rossoneri coach Vincenzo Montella, who has been struggling so far to keep his side on track.

Sting Like a B: The Recap of the 10th Round of Serie B

October 24, 2017 Paolo Bozzelli Serie B, Sting Like a B

If you take a look at the ranking, you'll notice how this could be the most balanced Serie B edition ever. It's difficult even for a statistics nerd like me to recall when was the last time that Serie B started in this way: 22 teams within 9 points. Simply astounding.

Serie A Round Recap: Juve, Lazio Close Gap; Bonucci Betrays Milan

October 23, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Chievo Verona, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Torino

It’s an exciting Serie A, we are happy to report at least that. After six years where competition was killed by Juventus’ domination – and often too early in the season - this time Bianconeri don’t seem invincible, despite forcing their way at the Dacia Arena of Udine yesterday.

Bar Sport: We Are Still There, Napoli Supporter Says

October 22, 2017 Diego Ottaviano Bar Sport, Napoli

We are still there. We own the first position. We play football, one of the best in Europe. Last night we showed Lucky Luciano Spalletti how you are supposed to play calcio and, well…He reminded us that Italian football is based on defense, so boring, so catenaccio. People, the beautiful game has evolved!

Chievo Captures 3-2 Victory in Vibrant Verona Derby

October 22, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Chievo Verona, Hellas Verona, Serie A

Chievo prevailed 3-2 over city rivals Hellas Verona at the end of a spectacular edition of the Derby della Scala. A goal by 38-year-old striker Sergio Pellissier made the difference, after Hellas came back to equalise Roberto Inglese’s brace, and held onto draw despite playing with one man less since 40’ of the first half.

Inter and Napoli Settle for Goalless Draw In Top-Two Teams Big Match

October 21, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Inter Milan, Napoli, Serie A

The Partitissima of Serie A Round 9 didn’t live up to its hype, as Napoli and Inter left San Paolo Stadium without moving the score from nil-nil. Such goalless outcome broke Napoli’s fantastic winning streak after eight games, but allowed them to keep two points of advantage over the chasing Nerazzurri.

Rifinitura: San Paolo Showdown, Verona Derby In Serie A Round 9

October 21, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Rifinitura, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Torino

Catch your breath tonight, for the first confrontation between the top 2 team in Serie A 2017-18. Napoli and Inter will face each other at San Paolo Stadium, with the Partenopei trying to place a wider gap among themselves and the pursuing pack. Conversely, if Nerazzurri were to win, they would reach Napoli at the top spot of the league table.