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Tactical Analysis: How Bayern Munich Nullified Mbappé and Co.

August 24, 2020 Taimoor Khan Assi di Coppe, European Cups, Serie A, Tactical Analysis

The Champions League Final was billed as the moment where Paris Saint-Germain would truly announce themselves on the European circuit, but they came up short once again. This tactical analysis will seek to find out where and when the game was won and how Bayern Munich absolutely nullified the threat of Neymar and Kylian Mbappé with the utmost professionalism.

Kingsley Coman Lone Goal Delivers Champions League To Bayern

August 23, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Champions League, European Cups

Bayern Munich won the Champions League 2019-2020 as they overcame Paris Saint Germain with a Kingsley Coman lone goal on Sunday night. In the end, it was the strongest team to prevail - Bayern's steadiness and solidity ultimately taming PSG's champagne football and individual skills. The Germans won every single game of their European season.

Tactical Analysis: Lethargic Display Cost Inter Europa League Final

August 23, 2020 Taimoor Khan Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Analysis

After clobbering Shakhtar Donetsk in the Semi-Finals thanks to hard pressing, it was clear that Antonio Conte had set Inter up to do the same against Sevilla in the Europa League Final. The game, however, saw Inter simply falling to bad habits, unable to really make any notable use of the ball, and allowing the Andalusians to play the game to their rhythm.

Mid-Table Cagliari Can Punch Above Their Weight Next Season

August 23, 2020 Awais Khan Cagliari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Cagliari seemed off to be the Serie A suprise package of the season but eventually saw their form fizzle out and ended a disappointing 14th in the table. But, with the right weapons at his disposal - starting with the confirmation of Radja Nainggolan - new coach Eusebio Di Francesco could really make the team punch above their weight this coming season.

Transfer Market: Three Positions Lazio Must Address This Summer

August 23, 2020 Michel Sakr Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

For quite some time last season, Lazio appeared a serious contender for the Scudetto, before ultimately drifting away from the race due to lack of squad depth. Thus, President Lotito will need to work hard in this transfer market session to improve the quality of a side which will also play the Champions League this coming season.

Five Overseas Players That Milan Are Monitoring Closely

August 22, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Milan fans will be heading into the 2020-21 season in high hopes. With European football to look forward to as well, their confirmed coach Stefano Pioli will no doubt need a few new players from this month's market session already. Here are five overseas names that the Rossoneri have reportedly been looking at to strengthen their squad.

Meet Spezia, The Serie A Debutant Who Already Won The Italian Title

August 22, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Serie B, Serie B 2019-2020, Spezia

The participant roster for the Serie A 2020-21 is now complete as Spezia grabbed the last promotion spot overcoming Frosinone at the end of a tense double-leg playoff Final. This will be the first time that Spezia’s Aquile are featured in the Serie A, despite having a more than centennial history and even boasting an Italian title of some sort. How is that even possible?

“I’ll Need To Talk To Zhang” – Conte Hints at Parting Ways With Inter

August 21, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

In the wake of Inter's loss to Sevilla in the Europa League Final, Antonio Conte came up with some heavy statement as he hinted at his possible departure from Inter in his post-match remarks. "In a few days, we will make an evaluation of the whole season in a very serene way," Conte told Sky Sports. "We will try to plan the future of Inter, with or without me."

Inter Bend Knee To Sevilla In Thrilling Europa League Final

August 21, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups

Inter didn't make it. The Europa League speaks Andalusian again as Sevilla toppled the Nerazzurri 3-2 at the end of a thrilling and tough Final in Cologne. The Spanish side conquered the second European competition for the sixth time as Inter's dreams vanished when an unfortunate Romelu Lukaku deflection sent the ball into his own goal for Sevilla's winner.

Messi Told Koeman He Feels “More Out Of Barcelona Than In It”

August 20, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Leo Messi and Barcelona seem to be getting more and more distant from each other. According to Catalan Radio RAC1 - a usually reliable source - the Barcelona captain met today with newly-appointed coach Ronald Koeman and shared with him that he doesn't see his future at Barcelona clear and feels more out of the club than in it.

Ibrahimovic Talks Ongoing as Milan Look For Reinforcements

August 20, 2020 Diego Ottaviano AC Milan, Calciomercato, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Milan are still in talks regarding the Big Swede’s contract extension with the Rossoneri. On their side, Milan and their owner Elliot seem convinced to increase their offer up to 6M euros. However, Zlatan’s entourage remains firm with their request for 7.5M euros. While the distance is still considerable, both parts are working to find a solution.

Europa League Final Preview: Sevilla Meet Inter as Conte Vows For Glory

August 20, 2020 Luke Phelps Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Inter meet Spanish outfit Sevilla at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne on Friday night, in the belated final of the 2020 Europa League. Looking back towards the start of the year, it's amazing that we're even looking forward to a Europa League Final. Inter and Sevilla will go head-to-head as Antonio Conte vows for silverware in his first season with the Nerazzurri.