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Who Are The 37 Italy Players Called-up by Roberto Mancini?

August 30, 2020 Michel Sakr FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, Uncategorized

Italy CT Mancini revealed the names of the 37 players called up for the national team's upcoming fixtures against Bosnia and the Netherlands on September 4 and 7 as part of the second version of UEFA's Nation League competition. With EURO 2021 set to take place next summer, the Nations League will present an opportunity for the coach to test different ideas.

Does Messi Want Manchester City? The Bookmakers Say So

August 30, 2020 Diego Ottaviano Barcelona, Inter, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A, Spanish Football, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Messi's wish to leave Barcelona is now of public domain. Manchester City, Inter, and PSG all seem willing to give a shot at signing the Argentinian. Barcelona's chances to keep Lionel Messi are decreasing. Bookmakers rate his stay in Spain at 50-50, holding open the opportunity for Blaugrana, where Messi spent his entire career.

Four Juventus Players That Andrea Pirlo Needs To Sell

August 29, 2020 Luke Phelps Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Uncategorized

Pirlo is the new Juventus manager, and the club could be about to undergo one of their most drastic revamps in modern times. The shift from Sarri to Pirlo signifies a new era at the club - Sarri was a stop-gap, a test to see how well the Italian would fare with the Champions. In fairness, he won the league, but only narrowly, and doing so playing rather bleak football.

On August 29, 1926, Marquis Luigi Ridolfi funded of a good piece of history of Italian Football – the Associazione Calcio Fiorentina

The History of Fiorentina from Ridolfi da Verazzano to Commisso

August 29, 2020 Diego Ottaviano Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Uncategorized

On August 29, 1926, Luigi Ridolfi – president of the Club Sportivo Firenze, mostly focused on cycling – used his charm to persuade his own club members and those of the Palestra Ginnastica Fiorentina Libertas to join forces. His idea was to merge the two clubs’ football sections into a new team. That was the birth of the Associazione Calcio Fiorentina.

The Three Positions Fiorentina Must Address This Summer

August 28, 2020 Michel Sakr Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Uncategorized

Few were the Fiorentina supporters who mourned the departure of former club owners the Della Valle Brothers last summer, as they finally sold Tuscany's biggest football club to Rocco Commisso. The change in ownership injected some much-needed cash and enthusiasm as the new president quickly became a fan favorite around Florence.

The Three Positions That Milan Should Address This Summer

August 28, 2020 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

After the disappointing start to the 2019-20 season, newly-appointed Milan manager Giampaolo was sacked by the club. His replacement Stefano Pioli was only able to bag a series of mixed results throughout the "normal" part of the season. Luckily for Pioli, his team's late charge was enough to save his job and that of the club's director Maldini.

Milan to Close In On Ibra Deal. Could He Lead Them to Glory?

August 28, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Swede turns 39 in October, but after a short and stunning return to Serie A, the Rossoneri are ready for another year of Zlatan. Seven years after leaving Milan, Zlatan would return after a prosperous stint out in the States. In 58 MLS, Ibrahimovic scored 53 goals - proving that he's still capable of what he's long been known for.

Five Overseas Players That Lazio Could Sign This Summer

August 27, 2020 Luke Phelps Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Simone Inzaghi's side were competing with the likes of Juventus and Inter Milan throughout the campaign. They looked good for the title race but then the football stopped, and when it restarted, Lazio just weren't the same. Of their remaining 12 Serie A games, Lazio lost six of those, winning just five and seeing themselves finish in 4th-place of the Serie A table.

Leo Messi and The Times That Are a-Changin’ at Barcelona

August 26, 2020 Diego Ottaviano Barcelona, La Liga, Serie A, Spanish Football, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

So, let us tell you a story. Lionel Messi may leave Barcelona. Okay, let's repeat it. La Pulga Atomica wants to leave Barca, and he wants to do so after 20 years in Blaugrana. Big stuff, right? Yes, pretty big and almost impossible to visualize. Can you imagine Lionel with a different jersey? But the real question is, can Messi see himself wearing different colors?

The Reasons Behind The Antonio Conte Turnaround At Inter

August 26, 2020 Michel Sakr Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

After a crunch meeting with Inter president Steven Zhang, the expected departure of Antonio Conte from the club was suddenly canceled (or at least delayed), as the former Juventus and Chelsea boss will remain at the helm of Inter's technical staff for the 2020-2021 season. So what are the reasons behind this unexpected turnaround?

“Enthusiasm and Sacrifice”: Here’s Andrea Pirlo Brand-New Juventus

August 25, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Andrea Pirlo’s journey as Juventus coach officially started today as he met the media for the first time in his introduction press conference. Pirlo dropped some hints about his football credo, stressing many times the importance of sacrifice and enthusiasm in his vision. The coach also discussed the future of Gonzalo Higuain, confirming that the Argentine will leave Juve.

Allegri Tipped To Replace Conte – How Would He Make Inter Play?

August 25, 2020 Michel Sakr Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

One of the hottest topics of the summer in Italy is Antonio Conte's probable departure from Inter after just one season from joining the black-and-blue side of Milan. Former Milan and Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has been tipped as the bookies favorite to replace him once again. So what should the Serie A fans around the globe expect from "Allegri's Inter"?