The Cult of Calcio

Juventus and Massimiliano Allegri: It’s Sink or Swim Time

October 2, 2022 Ivan Prothero Bologna, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tactical Trends

Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus have endured a tough start to the season. They are currently sitting in 8th in the Serie A table and had the worst start to a Champions League campaign in their proud history with serious injury concerns.

Milan prevailed over Empoli at the Stadio Castellani by a 3-1 score in Serie A matchday 8 to retain their third spot in the league table

Empoli vs Milan 1-3: Rossoneri Prevail in Stoppage Time Thriller

October 2, 2022 The Cult of Calcio AC Milan, Empoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

With three goals scored during added time, the spectators at the Stadio Castellani in Empoli were treated with some last minute drama on Saturday night as Milan prevailed over the home Azzurri in Serie A matchday 8 to retain their third spot in the league table.

Juventus vs Bologna Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 8

October 1, 2022 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Back to Serie A action following September's international break, out-of-sorts Juventus entertain bottom-half Bologna at the Allianz Stadium. Sunday's encounter in Turin has all the makings of a must-win affair for Massimiliano Allegri if he's to keep hold of his job following a nightmarish September.

Inter vs Roma Player Ratings: Dybala and Smalling Star in Upset

October 1, 2022 Will Presnell Inter, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Paulo Dybala and Chris Smalling were in top form as Roma upset Inter 2-1 at the San Siro. Both players netted crucial goals for their side, which has now moved up to fourth place in the Serie A. For the hosts, it was another night to forget, as the Inter attack struggled to create many chances while losing their second straight match as favorites.

Napoli used to be one of the least physical sides in the league, especially up front and among the Scudetto contenders, but that is changing.

Napoli vs Torino 3-1: Zambo Anguissa Orchestrates Thumping Win

October 1, 2022 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino

September's international break did nothing to harm the momentum of Napoli as Luciano Spalletti's high-flyers thumped mid-table Torino 3-1 on Saturday. The Naples outfit headed into the two-week hiatus from club football on the back of a 2-1 win at Milan and picked up where they left off against Ivan Juric's side.

Chris Smalling will anchor the Roma defense for another season. The center-back dished on the previous and the upcoming campaign.

Inter vs Roma 1-2: Banned Mourinho Piles More Misery on Inzaghi

October 1, 2022 Michel Sakr Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

On Saturday, the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milano played host for the big clash of the Italian weekend, as Inter and Roma locked horns in a battle between two top sides who are desperate to improve their current league status. Despite starting on the wrong foot, the visitors earned a come-from-behind victory to pile more pressure on Simone Inzaghi's shoulders.

Milan picked from where they had left off last spring, beating Inter in the Derby di Milano for the second time in a row and passing them in the table

Empoli vs Milan Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 8

October 1, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Empoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Saturday's Serie A action rounds off at Stadio Carlo Castellani as bottom-half Empoli and title-bidding Milan meet in contrasting circumstances. While the hosts aim to build on their first league win of 2022/23, the visitors are looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the new season.

It's been a rare quiet day in Serie A as only title-bidding Inter lived up to expectations on an otherwise uneventful Saturday. Let's take a quick look at everything that happened in today's Serie A fixtures

Inter vs Roma Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 8

October 1, 2022 Marko Vrakela Inter, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza forms the backdrop as Inter and Roma go head-to-head in Saturday's blockbuster Serie A showdown. Both sides went into the international break on the back of poor league results, as the last Serie A round marked the first time since 1955 that Inter, Roma, Juventus, and AC Milan all lost on a single matchday.

Juventus and Massimiliano Allegri: It’s Sink or Swim Time

Empoli vs Milan 1-3: Rossoneri Prevail in Stoppage Time Thriller

Juventus vs Bologna Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 8

Inter vs Roma Player Ratings: Dybala and Smalling Star in Upset

Napoli vs Torino 3-1: Zambo Anguissa Orchestrates Thumping Win

Inter vs Roma 1-2: Banned Mourinho Piles More Misery on Inzaghi

Empoli vs Milan Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 8

Inter vs Roma Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 8

Verona Aiming for Survival in Serie A, According to Keeper Montipò

Napoli to Have Special Halloween Kit Once Again This Season

Stefano Pioli ahead of Milan-Empoli: “Restart on the Right Foot”

Italiano on Jovic: He is a Striker of a Certain Breed