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Assi di Coppe: Sarri Surrenders to Manic Manchester, Faces Insigne’s Injury

October 17, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Assi di Coppe, Champions League, Napoli

Napoli gave in 1-2 to Manchester City in the Champions League Group F third round, but left Etihad Stadium with their heads held high. Maurizio Sarri’s boy can regret at a failed penalty by Dries Mertens, after Jose Guardiola’s Citizens had hit hard with a quick one-two, and before Amadou Diawara reopened the match by converting a second penalty kick.

Mauro Icardi’s Tripletta Paints Milano Derby in Black and Blue

October 16, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Inter Milan, Serie A One comment

The news of the day is that the Derby di Milano didn’t end with a 2-2 tie, like in the previous two occasions. But it went pretty close to that again, before Inter’s captain Mauro Icardi converted a late penalty for his third personal goal, and secured Nerazzurri‘s second place in the league, just two points behind Napoli.

Bar Sport: Napoli, What a Joy!

October 15, 2017 Diego Ottaviano Bar Sport, Napoli, Uncategorized

Warning! The Cult of Calcio's "Bar Sport" is not a place for sportsmanship. If you are looking for a well-balanced, objective analysis of the latest Serie A matches, then skip to the next posts: This is a place where supporters can vent freely, and unleash their most visceral passion for football.

Napoli Sacks Rome Again to Retain Serie A Lead

October 14, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Napoli, Roma, Serie A

…and now it’s eight. Eight wins out of eight games for Napoli, who made full score in Rome for the second time this season. After having thrashed Lazio 4-1 in the 4th Round, the Partenopei beat Roma 1-0 tonight thanks to a lone goal by their home-grown star Lorenzo Insigne.

Stratospheric Strakosha Stops Juventus and Launches Lazio

October 14, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Juventus, Lazio, Serie A

Goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha led Lazio to a stunning 1-2 away victory against Juventus, as he saved a contested penalty by Paulo Dybala 96 minutes into the inaugural game of Serie A 8th Round. The Albanian was a mixed blessing today, alternating saves and mistakes which climaxed in the decisive deflection of Serie A former top scorer’s penalty kick.

Rifinitura: Derby di Milano Cherry on Top of Exciting Serie A Round 8

October 14, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Rifinitura, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Torino

After one week of international break, and having seen the Azzurri experiencing their usual share of woes, it’s time for Italian fans to enjoy some domestic football again. Round 8 of Serie A, starting today, offers a rich menu full of games that could already shape the destiny of the involved teams, with at least three big matches, and many more interesting fixtures.

Russian Roulette: Narrow Win Sends Azzurri to World Cup Playoff

October 9, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Italy, Russian Roulette, The Azzurri, World Cup 2018

When Antonio Candreva managed to throw the ball into Albania’s net, with 15 minutes still to play into the final World Cup 2018 qualification match, tension finally released among the Azzurri – who collectively run to mass-hug tonight’s only scorer.

Russian Roulette: Italy “alla frutta” After Tie With Macedonia

October 7, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Italy, Russian Roulette, The Azzurri, Uncategorized

A terrible, predictable pun – stating that Italy is alla frutta after drawing with Macedonia in their penultimate qualification round game on their way to Russia 2018 – has been used in every single local article, post, or discussion commenting the Azzurri’s last night disappointing performance against the Balkan side.

Serie A Round Recap: Napoli Plays Settebello, Remains Alone On Top

October 2, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Serie A

In the Italian playing cards tradition, a Settebello is the seven of coins card – the most magnificent and important one of the deck. Indeed, playing cards is a deep-rooted tradition in Napoli, a city which has their own traditional set – the infamous carte napoletane.

Milan Ship Sinks, Roma Captures Away Win in San Siro

October 1, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Roma, Serie A One comment

A goal by Edin Dzeko and Alessandro Florenzi’s first scoring after one year propitiated Roma’s 2-0 victory in San Siro against Milan. Coach Eusebio Di Francesco’s squad captured their fifth win in six Serie A games this year, while for Vincenzo Montella’s Rossoneri this is the second loss in a row, and the third one in seven matches played so far.

Assi di Coppe: Napoli, Three Goals to Forget Shakhtar

September 26, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups, Napoli

Maurizio Sarri’s offensive trident did once again its part in a roaring San Paolo Stadium tonight, as Napoli overcame Feyenoord by 3-1 to pick themselves up in their Champions League run, after having unexpectedly succumbed to Shakhtar Donetsk in the opening match two weeks ago.

Serie A: The Recap of the 6th Round

September 25, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Serie A

Three rounds in one week didn’t shake up the Serie A league table, which still sees Napoli and Juventus leading the pack with a flawless winning record and a crushing goal difference.