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Napoli from Sarrismo to Ancelotti’s Football Vision

July 24, 2018 Diego Ottaviano Calciomercato, Italy, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

How could Napoli improve a roster already abundant with quality? Well, first of all, by changing their coach. To replace Chesea's new manager Maurizio Sarri, President Aurelio De Laurentiis acquired Carlo Ancelotti, the most winning coach in Europe. Players Simone Verdi, Fabian Ruiz, and Alex Meret were also acquired to reinforce Napoli's squad.

Serie A Transfer Market: What’s Happened So Far?

July 22, 2018 Diego Ottaviano AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus' signing of Cristiano Ronaldo will go down as the big hit of this summer's transfer market. But other Serie A clubs have not been sitting on their hands. Napoli secured the services of coach Carlo Ancelotti, and now dreams of bringing back Edinson Cavani. Inter stole some key players from their direct opponents, whereas Roma decided to bet on fresh forces.

The (Provisional?) Map of Italian Serie A 2018-2019

July 22, 2018 The Cult of Calcio Staff FIGC, Italy, Serie A 2 comments

With Cristiano Ronaldo’s landing in Serie A, will any team stand a chance against Juventus? How will Napoli adjust to the world class experience of their new coach Carlo Ancelotti? Is the current 20-team roster of the Italian top flight final, or must we expect a few surprises? These and more questions gather at the dawn of a new calcio season, kicking off on August 19.

Meanwhile In Moscow: The Final Top 11 of World Cup 2018

July 19, 2018 Diego Ottaviano Belgium, Croatia, France, Meanwhile In Moscow, Russia, World Cup, World Cup 2018

The France squad that just won their second World Cup title didn’t make our jaws drop. Beauty and appearance were rather left to the Gioconda’s smile and to Napoleonic conquers. But in football, those who win are always right. And so, The Cult of Calcio’s final Top 11 lineup could not but feature many French – pardon, World Champions – representatives.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Vive La France! The World Cup Is Bleu!

July 15, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Croatia, France, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

The World Cup Winners remains an elite club with very strict admission rules. France covered themselves with glory for the second time, while brusquely rejecting Croatia’s application to join the club. The Final in Moscow ended 4-2 for Didier Deschamps’ side, but we need to thank both teams for giving life to one of the most entertaining finals in decades.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Third Spot of WC Podium Goes to Belgium

July 14, 2018 The Cult of Calcio Staff Belgium, England, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

The World Cup Third Place Playoff is probably the saddest game in the whole football season calendar. The match no team would like to be playing, having just lost the chance to be part of the real deal that happens the following day. Belgium earned the third spot by beating England 2-0 in Saint Petersburg with goals by Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Perisic-Mandzu Take Croatia to Last Act

July 12, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Croatia, England, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Croatia are the second finalist of World Cup 2018. Ivan Perisic and Mario Mandzukic pushed the Balkan side into their first world final ever, overturning Kieran Trippier’s initial lead for England. The Vatreni will thus face France next Sunday at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow for the last act, a totally deserved achievement for the white-and-red checkered squad.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Umtiti Brings France Back to WC Final

July 10, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Croatia, France, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

A flash in the night of Saint Petersburg, Samuel Umtiti’s header brought France back to a World Cup Final, 12 years after the bitter outcome of Berlin 2006. Didier Deschamps’ side prevailed in their Semi Final over Belgium with a lone goal by their Barcelona-based center back. Just like 4 years ago in Brazil, the Red Devils faded away in the decisive moment.

It’s Official! Juventus Brings Cristiano Ronaldo to Serie A

July 10, 2018 The Cult of Calcio Staff Juventus, Serie A

They really did it. Juventus brought to Serie A Cristiano Ronaldo, signing him on a 4-year deal. To secure the services of CR7, President Andrea Agnelli invested 112 million euro, and Ronaldo’s salary will be 30 million euro per season, which corresponds to the market value of some whole Serie A clubs. The Old Lady thus gave Italian football one of the clearest talent of all time.

Meanwhile In Moscow: The Top 11 of the Eighth and Quarter Finals

July 9, 2018 Diego Ottaviano Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Here is our new selection of the most impressive players seen during the Round of 16 and the Quarter Finals. We did have a few doubts, if truth be told, especially among the posts and on the sidelines. Therefore, we chose to keep some experience in the key roles, and leave room to those who have the age and the skills on their side to complete our ideal lineup.

Meanwhile in Moscow: England, Is It Really Coming Home?

July 8, 2018 Carlos Molano England, Meanwhile In Moscow, Sweden, World Cup, World Cup 2018

In 1996, the British band Three Lions released “Football Is Coming Home,” referring to the fact that England was hosting its first major football tournament since the 1966 World Cup. The song eventually evolved to hint at the Brits' hopes of bringing home the World Cup trophy this year. Gareth Southgate's team made one more step in that direction by beating Sweden 2-0.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Last Stop for Russia, Croats Win on Penalties

July 8, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Croatia, Meanwhile In Moscow, Russia, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Last stop for the host country. Russia left the competition in the hands of the Croatians, who survived the second penalty battle in a row. 120 minutes were not enough to determine the outcome of the last World Cup Quarter Final, which promoted coach Zlatko Dalic’s team. Mistakes by Fedor Smolov and Mario Fernandes proved fatal to Stanislav Cherchesov’s side.