The Cult of Calcio

Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic has come forward with interesting remarks, wherein he spoke on a plethora of topics including Dybala and Chiellini.

Pjanic Talks ‘Hating’ Chiellini, Dybala to Roma and Serie A

May 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher Barcelona, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic has come forward with interesting remarks, wherein he spoke on a plethora of topics, including his opinion on links between Roma and Paulo Dybala and Giorgio Chiellini’s stature as a hard man.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is chomping at the bit to return on the pitch following his knee surgery. The Swedish striker is fully on track in his rehab

Ibrahimovic Might Keep Playing Despite Brutal Injury

May 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is out for the rest of 2022 due to a major knee injury, but he might not have played his last game. Milan are open to keeping him under contract. The 40-year-old had surgery on his left knee to reconstruct the ACL.

Director Paolo Maldini announced that Milan wanted to agree on an extension with Rafael Leao before the World Cup, and the club is indeed accelerating.

Real Madrid Turn Toward Milan Star After Mbappé Fiasco

May 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

With Kylian Mbappé out of their hands, Real Madrid have turned their sights toward Milan’s very own forward ace, Rafael Leao, who has similar traits as their long sought-after target. However, the Rossoneri want to hold onto their star.

Mourinho celebrates his iconic achievement by inking a tattoo – the Champions League trophy sandwiched between Europa League and Conference League cups.

José Mourinho Makes It Clear That He Is Staying at Roma

May 26, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

José Mourinho was teary-eyed after Roma won European Conference League: “A lot is going through my mind. I have been here for 11 months, but I immediately understood where I was. I will stay and I want to as well, despite some rumors."

Roma won the inaugural edition of the Conference League as they beat Feyenoord with a lone goal from Nicolò Zaniolo at the Kombetare Arena in Tirana

Roma vs Feyenoord 1-0: Mourinho Conquers Conference League

May 25, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Conference League, European Cups, International Football, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

And so, in the end, the Special One did it again. Roma won the inaugural edition of the Conference League as they beat Feyenoord with a lone goal from Nicolò Zaniolo at the Kombetare Arena in Tirana. They did it with José Mourinho at the helm - who thus became the first coach to win all three European competitions currently active.

Ivorian ace Franck Kessie will finally say goodbye to Milan after leading the midfield line for five straight years, registering 224 caps for the Rossoneri.

Barcelona-Bound Kessié: “No Better Way to Leave Milan”

May 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Barcelona, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Ivorian ace Franck Kessié will finally say goodbye to Milan after leading the midfield line for five straight years, registering 224 caps for the Rossoneri. His last match for them against Sassuolo helped deliver the club’s 19th Scudetto.

As clubs accelerate their shortlisting processes ahead of the summer window, Wout Faes has emerged on the radar of several top giants, including Roma.

Roma Offered Reims Defender Eyeing Premier League Move

May 25, 2022 Akhil Fisher Hellas Verona, Lazio, Serie A

As clubs accelerate their shortlisting processes ahead of the summer transfer window, Wout Faes has emerged on the radar of several top giants, including Roma. The defender reportedly prefers to transfer a Premier League side, though.

Angel Di Maria is open to joining Juventus, although the parties are not fully on the same page on the terms of the contract.

Juventus Weighing Pros and Cons of Addition of Di Maria

May 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Angel Di Maria is open to joining Juventus, although the parties are not fully on the same page on the terms of the contract. The Bianconeri are also reflecting on further aspects of the deal, which has slowed things down a little.

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin weighed in on Italy’s bid to host Euro 2032

Ceferin Discusses Euro 2032, Super League and Mourinho

May 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Super League

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin weighed in on Italy’s bid to host Euro 2032: “I have talked a lot with Gabriele Gravina in that regard. I think that this is a nation that lives and breathes football. However, the level of infrastructures is pretty terrible."