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The Calcio Parody: Former Milan Merry Company Reunite at Monza

March 23, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A, The Calcio Parody

For the next, much-awaited episode of The Calcio Parody, we'll go live inside ambitious Monza's headquarters (do they have one?!) where owner Silvio Berlusconi and his CEO (AKA henchman) Adriano Galliani will be presenting coach Cristian Brocchi with their latest signings...

Mario Balotelli is about to sign a deal with Serie B club Monza. The 31-year-old striker is expected to undergo medical test with the club on Monday

Mario Balotelli Set to Join Serie B Side Monza

December 5, 2020 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Serie B, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Mario Balotelli is about to sign a deal with Serie B club Monza. As reported by transfer market guru Gianluca Di Marzio, the 31-year-old Italian striker is expected to undergo medical test with the club owned by former Milan President Silvio Berlusconi on Monday. Should everything go according to plan, Balotelli will join Monza on a six-month deal until June 2021.

Former Inter, Milan and Italy forward Mario Balotelli is back in the headlines, after it was revealed that English side Barnsley were interested

How Mario Balotelli Could Become a “Cult Hero” at Barnsley

November 19, 2020 Luke Phelps AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Former Inter, Milan, Brescia and Italy forward Mario Balotelli is back in the headlines this week, after it was revealed that English Championship side Barnsley were interested in signing him. He remains a gifted footballer and a shock move like this might be just what he needs to really fulfill his footballing career. As surprising as these rumors are, they're gaining traction fast.

The Top 10 Serie A Goal Celebrations in the 2010-2020 Era

November 12, 2020 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Roma, Serie A One comment

One of the most fascinating aspects of football could be the special goal celebrations, when a player who's in the middle of his euphoria after just scoring a goal, is able to maintain his composure and deliver his own signature celebration, much to the delight of his supporters. So here are the our Top 10 Serie A signature goal celebrations from the modern era (2010 - 2020).

The Calcio Parody: Conte Leads Anti-Mancini Coalition

November 11, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Calcio Parody, Uncategorized One comment

The Calcio Parody makes its triumphant return with its 5th edition. Serie A coaches rarely agree on anything at all, though they mostly share the same feelings of loathe towards the referees, their crazy presidents, and most of all the international break. We take you inside a secret meeting attended by all Serie A managers after receiving invitations from Antonio Conte...

Balotelli is an enigma: From Totti’s horror tackle to battles with racism, he has seen it all, but maybe a possible move to Genoa will help him bounce back

Mario Balotelli, The Enigma’s Possible Last Chance at Genoa

September 29, 2020 Awais Khan AC Milan, Brescia, Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Mario Balotelli is a real enigma. From Francesco Totti’s horror tackle to constant battles with racism, he has faced it all. But the Italian forward has also made many mistakes on his own. Joining Genoa might now be the last hurrah for the 36-time capped Italy international and his last chance to redeem a career that didn't live up to the expectations.

Jorginho’s Penalty Saves Italy In Nations League Debut

September 8, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Italy, Nations League, Poland, The Azzurri

A controversial penalty converted by Jorginho allowed Italy to snatch one point out of their Nations League home debut with Poland. Coach Roberto Mancini’s trust in Mario Balotelli was not repaid last night in Bologna, and it took the entrance of Federico Chiesa to shake up an Azzurri side hit in the first half by Neapolitan midfielder Piotr Zielinksi.

Coach Di Biagio Chooses Continuity: Buffon In, Balo Out

March 18, 2018 The Cult of Calcio Staff Di Biagio, Italy, The Azzurri

The revolution can wait. For his first convocations as interim head coach of the Italian Nazionale, Luigi Di Biagio chose to walk a conservative path. Those who were hoping for a complete cleanup among the Azzurri ranks after their shameful failure to qualify for the upcoming World Cup might be disappointed – and yet, the pool of human resources available to Di Biagio didn’t leave much room for different choices.

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