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It was March 28, 1993, and Roma were winning 2-0 at Brescia when 17-year-old Francesco Totti was ordered by his coach to warm up

Today in Serie A – March 28, 1993: Francesco Totti Made His Debut at 17

March 28, 2025 Matteo Carnevale Brescia, Italian Football, On This Day, Roma, Serie A

"Come on, coach, put the kid in!", Sinisa Mihajlovic suggested to his gaffer Vujadin Boskov, hinting at a 17-year-old young lad with blonde hair and blue eyes sitting on Roma's bench. It was March 28, 1993, and the Giallorossi were winning 2-0 at Brescia. The boy's name was Francesco Totti.

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola spent some time in Italy during the second international break and gave a wide-ranging interview on TV.

Guardiola Rules Out England, Coy on Future on Italian TV

October 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Brescia, England, La Liga, Manchester City, Premier League

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola spent some time in Italy during the second international break and gave a wide-ranging interview on TV, revisiting his career, his meeting with Roberto Baggio, his past time in the Peninsula, and more.

The Milan midfield is still reeling from the loss of Sandro Tonali, who was sold to Newcastle United for a boatload of money last summer.

Milan Blasted for Selling Tonali, Who Rebuffed Juventus

September 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Milan midfield is still reeling from the loss of Sandro Tonali, who was sold to Newcastle United for a boatload of money last summer and then was suspended for a year for betting. Former club legend Zvonimir Boban revealed he turned down Juventus.

The passing of Carlo Mazzone yesterday brought back to mind one of the most famous episode in the legendary career of the Rome-born coach

Run Carletto, Run! The Story of Mazzone’s Legendary Outburst

August 20, 2023 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Roma, Serie A One comment

The passing of Carlo Mazzone yesterday brought back to mind one of the most famous episode in the legendary career of the Rome-born coach. There is not a single person south of the Alps who won’t remember this episode, which made it into the collective imagination of Italian football aficionados as “Mazzone’s Run.”

Sad Day for Italian Football as Carlo Mazzone Dies Aged 86

August 19, 2023 Marko Vrakela Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Today is a sad day for Italian football. Legendary former Roma, Bologna, and Brescia manager Carlo Mazzone passed away aged 86. Gianluigi Buffon has led the tributes for one of the most iconic characters in Serie A history.

Despite his older brother Filippo being a more clinical striker, Simone Inzaghi has so far been the more prolific manager

Ascoli Bid Sottil Goodbye, Expected to Hire Milan Legend Inzaghi

June 7, 2022 Akhil Fisher Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Serie A 2022-2023, Serie B, Transfer Market, Udinese

Inzaghi helped Brescia land 5th in Serie B last season, ending his stint with just five defeats. Ascoli look serious in their quest for his signature.

Tonali Could Have Moved to Inter or Barcelona, Says Brescia Owner

January 11, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Barcelona, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

Inter were close to signing him, but it was the relationship between Cellino and Milan that played a key role in bringing the prodigy to the Rossoneri.

Cagliari Among Clubs Interested in Signing Inter Youngster

December 10, 2021 Neelabhra Roy Brescia, Cagliari, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lecce, Monza, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Cagliari are reportedly interested in signing young Inter striker Martin Satriano.

Milan will probably have to pick a new captain ahead of next season, and Sandro Tonali is the early favorite in the clubhouse.

Milan Seal the Deal for Two Returns, Reject Eintracht Offer for Youngster

July 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Brescia, Calciomercato, RB Leipzig, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan have managed to keep two of their own, as Sandro Tonali and Brahim Diaz will remain with the team next season. The two youngsters were on loan from Brescia and Real Madrid in the past campaign. The Rossoneri negotiated at length with both sides, but they have finally come to terms. The duo should be present for the start of the pre-season camp on July 8th. In the meantime, Eintracht Frankfurt is after Jens-Petter Hauge.

Milan Negotiating with Brescia Past Deadline to Buy Out Sandro Tonali

June 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Brescia, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Milan did not pick their option to acquire Sandro Tonali permanently before the June 16th’s deadline. However, they still plan to keep him and are actively negotiating with Brescia. The Rossoneri are looking to change the previous terms of the deal. The two sides are reportedly collaborating to find the right solution, and there is optimism. Milan want to shave off around €10M from the total package and will likely include a youngster.

Along with Igor Protti, Dario Hubner is the only player to have won the top-scoring title in Serie A, Serie B, and Serie C1

“Tatanka” Dario Hubner, a Jack of All Goal-Scoring Trades

January 1, 2021 Aleph Website AC Milan, Brescia, Italian Football, Serie A

Born in Muggia, Province of Trieste, Dario Hubner started his career in 1987/88 at Pievigina, in Serie D. He managed to be noticed by some Serie C clubs, thus he moved to Pergocrema in 1988 and then to Fano in 1989. In 1992 he finally landed in Serie B, playing for Cesena.

The Serie A matchday of October 4, 1992, saw 48 goals scored: That's the most in an Italian top-flight featuring 18 teams and an average of 5,33 per game

Throwback Thursday: The Serie A Matchday with the Most Goals Ever

October 8, 2020 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Ancona, Atalanta, Brescia, Cagliari, Fiorentina, Foggia, Genoa, Inter, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Pescara, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Throwback Thursday, Torino, Udinese

The second match-day of Serie A 2020-21 played last week saw an impressive total of 43 goals scored. But despite such exploits as the Inter-Fiorentina goal-fest, the total scoring tally for the weekend is not a record for the Italian top-flight. The match-day of October 4, 1992, saw 48 goals scored divided among 18 teams - which makes an average of 5,33 goals scored per game.

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