The Cult of Calcio

Gabriele Gravina, the FIGC president, has announced that it's time to renew Serie A introducing playoffs at the end of the season

FIGC President Gravina Is Ready for New Serie A, Hints at Playoffs

January 21, 2022 Simone Castellano AC Milan, FIGC, Inter, Inter Milan, Italy, Juventus, Serie A

Italian Football Association (FIGC) President Gabriele Gravina announced that it's time to renew Serie A. In an interview with Italian sports outlet Il Corriere dello Sport, Gravina addressed the possibility of introducing playoffs - a solution that has been talked about for a while.

Juventus rejected the first Arsenal offer for Arthur, but they set the conditions for his departure. The Gunners originally suggested only a six-month loan.

Juventus Ask Arsenal to Improve Initial Proposal for Arthur

January 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus rejected the first Arsenal offer for Arthur, but they set the conditions for his departure. The Gunners originally suggested only a six-month loan. The player is reportedly pushing to move to London. His agent Federico Pastorello met with director Edu yesterday.

Italian Agronomist Castelli Expects to Revamp ‘Suffering San Siro’

January 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

The iconic San Siro has been used in continual manner throughout the 2021/22 season without any break, inflicting unprecedented deterioration of the pitch condition, although it is still up to UEFA regulations.

Another defender has been linked to Milan as their hunt continues. The Rossoneri are said to be among the teams eyeing Porto's Mbemba.

Milan Linked to Porto Defender and More Updates on Search

January 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Another defender has been linked to Milan as their hunt continues. The Rossoneri are said to be among the teams eyeing Porto's Mbemba. On top of that, they are furthering the talks for Sven Botman and Eric Bailly. The Lille center-back is their number one priority and they are ready to change their strategy.

Lazio has been linked to Dries Mertens and Marcelo, who are currently without a team, but their president Claudio Lotito threw cold water on the rumors.

Dries Mertens Eager to Convince Napoli to Keep Him Around

January 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Dries Mertens would like to stay at Napoli past his expiring contract, and he made it clear. “I have had a fatal attraction for this city and its people since day one. I have been here for nine years, which is a quarter of my life. I will try to score a lot, so the president is obligated to re-up my contract."

Juventus are plotting to make another serious attempt to acquire Dusan Vlahovic from Fiorentina in January, proposing cash and a player to the Viola.

Juventus Put Together Improved Offer to Sign Fiorentina Star

January 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Juventus are plotting to make another serious attempt to acquire Dusan Vlahovic from Fiorentina in January. The Bianconeri unsuccessfully tried to arrange a deal in late November. They have been linked to a few other strikers, but the Serbian ace remains their top target.

Moses Simon Has Dazzled at AFCON So Far Due to One Major Reason

January 21, 2022 Kolade Daniel AFCON, Serie A

The first round of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations is out of the way and as usual there have been regular stars, breakout stars and unexpected gems. While the sparks have flown on the pitch and shocks were delivered …

Inter are eager to recapture the top position in the standings, which now fully belongs to Milan. Simone Inzaghi scolded his players.

Inter Tactician Inzaghi Desires ‘International’ Status, Two Clubs Interested

January 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher Serie A

He has already garnered two points more than Conte did last season, having played a game less, and also has won a trophy – the Supercoppa Italiana – midway through the season.

Roma boss Jose Mourinho has spoken to the press ahead of his side’s Europa League group stage opener against Bulgarian outfit Ludogorets.

Mourinho Fully Committed to Roma, Abraham Discloses Tidbit

January 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella everton, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Everton attempted to poach José Mourinho, but he will stay at Roma, likely for multiple years. The coach confirmed it after defeating Lecce in Coppa Italia: “I am satisfied here from a happiness and passion standpoint. I feel that people trust me. The squad has some flaws but we are improving it."