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Stefano Pioli highlighted the challenges presented by the Salernitana game: “There are more variable than usual due to their coaching change."

Pioli Talks Ibrahimovic and Kessié Before Salernitana Game

February 18, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Stefano Pioli highlighted the challenges presented by the Salernitana game: “There are more variables than usual. We focused on our issues because their coaching change did not allow us to work much on them. They are coming off two positive results, and we will need determination and concentration.”

Serie A Clubs Still Far from Choosing Next League President

February 18, 2022 Simone Castellano FIGC, Italian Football, Serie A

The election of a new Lega Serie A president appears to be slowing down due to complications in finding an agreement between the 20 top-flight clubs. Since the end of January, when Paolo Dal Pino resigned, the Lega Serie A has been looking for the right person to replace him.

Cult of Calcio previews the Premier League game between Fiorentina vs Atalanta as well as prediction, betting tips, odds and team news

Fiorentina vs Atalanta Preview and Prediction – Serie A Round 26

February 18, 2022 Kolade Daniel Uncategorized

Another exciting clash is on the cards in the Serie A Matchday 26 as Fiorentina host Atalanta in what is an important game for both sides. La Viola will be eager to close the gap between themselves and Atalanta to just two points this weekend when they go head to head for the second time in the space of two weeks.

Andrea Belotti has decided to leave Torino, but it is not yet known which team he will join. The contract of the striker runs out in June.

Torino Future Free Agent Reportedly Waiting for Milan Call

February 18, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Torino, Transfer Market

Andrea Belotti is highly likely to leave Torino at the end of the season and has set his sights on joining Milan. The striker returned from his second major injury of 2020-2021 last week. The Rossoneri could consider adding another striker in the summer, but they have to make a decision on Zlatan Ibrahimovic first.

Italian Heavyweights Napoli and Milan Take Interest in Newcastle Stopper

February 18, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Napoli, Newcastle United, Serie A

The Swiss international is an integral part of Eddie Howe’s new look Newcastle and it remains to be seen what his stance is, given the club’s interest in other centre-backs such as Sven Botman and Diego Carlos.

In a press conference ahead of tomorrow's Serie A game, the Torino boss, Ivan Jurić, spoke about the obstacles that they may face against Venezia

Torino Coach Juric Ahead of Derby: “Belotti May Play from the Start”

February 18, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Torino

Torino boss Ivan Jurić spoke about the Derby della Mole against Juventus in his most recent press conference: "The team is prepared and concentrated. We want to play a great game and we have been working this way all week, with the right boost. We are ready and we are aware of the importance of the game."

Roma have not made progress on the new contract of Nicolò Zaniolo, but that is not an issue according to his agent, as the player is willing to wait.

Zaniolo Agent Clarifies State of Extension Talks with Roma

February 18, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Roma have not made progress on the new contract of Nicolò Zaniolo. However, that is not an issue according to his agent. The representative stated that the attacker has no problem waiting to discuss a new deal: "There is no ongoing negotiation with the club. He is fully focused on finishing the season in the best possible way."

A Lazio good performance was not enough for the Biancocelesti to avoid defeat against Porto at the Estadio do Dragao on Thursday

Porto vs Lazio 2-1: Toni Martinez Double Overthrow Biancocelesti

February 17, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Lazio, Porto, Premier League, Serie A

Lazio's good performance was not enough for the Biancocelesti to avoid defeat at the Estadio do Dragao on Thursday as Porto's Toni Martinez canceled Mattia Zaccagni's opener with a double. Not all is lost for Maurizio Sarri and his boys, who will face the Portuguese side again in one week in the second leg of their Europa League Round of 32 playoff.

Milan, Barcelona and Dortmund in the Race to Lure Ajax Talent

February 17, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Ajax, Serie A

The 24-year-old is expected to take his time to decide on his future club since there are few more months until the European season comes to a climax and the summer transfer window opens.

Berat Djimsiti saved Atalanta on Thursday with a three-minute brace that helped La Dea overturn the 1st leg of their Europa League game against Olympiacos

Atalanta vs Olympiacos 2-1: Djimsiti Double Wins It for La Dea

February 17, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Atalanta, Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A

Berat Djimsiti saved Atalanta on Thursday night with a three-minute brace that helped La Dea overturn the first leg of their Europa League playoff game against Olympiacos. Atalanta had the upper hand for most of the game but were punished by a Tiquinho Soares strike after just 16 minutes.

Alvaro Morata was on the brink of leaving Juventus in January. Barcelona, and especially coach Xavi, pushed to sign him. He stayed, and things have changed.

Juventus Change Stance on Future of One of Their Strikers

February 17, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Alvaro Morata was on the brink of leaving Juventus in January. Barcelona, and especially coach Xavi, pushed to sign him. However, they ultimately could not reach agreement with Atletico Madrid. Initially, the Bianconeri were open to letting him go, as they did not anticipate buying him out in June. But the scenario might have changed.

Barcelona vs Napoli 1-1: Zielinski Strike Scares the Camp Nou

February 17, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Barcelona, Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Liverpool, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A

Good job, Napoli. The Partenopei held their own at the Camp Nou against a Barcelona side who found themselves to play an Europa League game for the first time in 18 years. They took the lead with a Piotr Zielinski strike but had to concede a spot-kick equalizer when the VAR picked a Juan Jesus handball in the box.