Alexander Sorloth Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Luciano Spalletti, an Honorable Exit for a Wounded Man

June 9, 2025 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, Norway, Serie A, Tactical Trends, World Cup

When a spontaneous round of applause erupted following Luciano Spalletti’s departure from yesterday’s press conference - where he announced his dismissal - most people in the room must have felt that, even though a change at the helm of the Azzurri was necessary, nobody wanted it to end like this.

Luciano Spalletti addressed several topics related to the Azzurri and Serie A in a lengthy interview: “President Gravina convinced me in one afternoon."

Spalletti Announces He Will Leave Italy Job in Emotional Press Conference

June 8, 2025 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, Norway, Serie A, World Cup

Luciano Spalletti will no longer be Italy's coach after tomorrow's World Cup Qualifiers game against Moldova. He announced it himself during today's press conference ahead of the match, highlighting that he was relieved of his duties by the Italian Football Association (FIGC) President Gabriele Gravina. A few minutes later, Spalletti almost broke in tears and left the press conference room.

Italy’s Shameful Loss to Norway Calls for Drastic Changes

June 7, 2025 Matteo Carnevale International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Norway, Serie A, Tactical Trends, World Cup

The bad omens materialized, and it went even worse than expected. As Italy approached their opening World Cup qualifier against Norway, the atmosphere in the Azzurri camp was tense. You looked in our players’ eyes, and you sensed it. And, if a team like Italy approach such a game with fear and tension, that already tells a great deal about what we have become. The pitch doesn’t lie and, inevitably, confirmed all those ominous presages.

Luciano Spalletti and Aurelio De Laurentiis continue to be at odds following the coach’s sudden exit after winning the Scudetto two years ago.

Italy Player Ratings vs Norway: Azzurri Hit Rock Bottom

June 7, 2025 Marko Vrakela International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Norway, Serie A, World Cup

Italy could not have imagined a worse way to commence their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign as Norway thrashed them 3-0 in Oslo. A one-sided first half at the Ullevaal Stadium saw the rising Scandinavian superpower set the tone for their first win over the Italians since 2000.

Roma tried to lure En-Nesyri despite offering lower wages, but the Moroccan talisman elected to accept Fenerbahce and José Mourinho’s offer.

Roma Regrouping After Missing Out on Priority Target

July 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma tried to lure En-Nesyri despite offering lower wages, but the Moroccan talisman elected to accept Fenerbahce and José Mourinho’s offer. He’ll transfer for €20M, which is about the budget set by the Giallorossi for a new center-forward.

Roma are going all-in on Youssef En-Nesyri to replenish their attack. They have lost Romelu Lukaku and are seeking to offload Tammy Abraham.

Roma Keep Tussling with Two Other Teams for En-Nesyri

July 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Roma are going all-in on Youssef En-Nesyri to replenish their attack. They have lost Romelu Lukaku and plot to offload Tammy Abraham. The player would gladly accept the destination, but the competition to sign him is rather fierce.

Roma are searching for a striker and have laid eyes on one of the most prolific ones across Europe last season, Villarreal’s Alex Sorloth.

Roma Lining Up Bid to Sign Free-Scoring La Liga Forward

July 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Serie A giants Roma have added Villarreal striker Alexander Sorloth to their list of targets amid Daniele De Rossi's quest to replace Romelu Lukaku. According to recent reports in Italy, the Stadio Olimpico outfit could soon make a concrete approach to sign the Norway international.

Roma Need to Raise Their Bids to Complete Few First-Choice Signings

July 27, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma are working on multiple deals, but they have to step up their financial efforts to finalize them. The Giallorossi have opened talks to acquire Sardar Azmoun, but they must improve their offer to convince his club to sell him. The same goes for Granit Xhaka and Eldor Shomurodov. Alexander Sorloth could emerge as an alternative later on if they could not get their main targets.

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