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The Calcio Parody: Conte and Marotta in Crunch Inter Talks

December 11, 2020 Michel Sakr Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Calcio Parody

The Calcio Parody is back with it's 7th edition, as we'll be discussing Antonio Conte's latest Champions League elimination. Somewhere inside the gloomy Inter halls, the young Inter president Steven Zhang has called for a crunch meeting with CEO Guiseppe Marotta and Conte, as they will try to find the solutions for the Nerazzurri's underwhelming campaign.

Usually, it is performances in March where the fate of a season is decided. But last week’s results have had a similar impact on Inter ’s 2020-21 campaign

Do Inter and Conte Need to Revisit Their 2020-21 Ambitions?

December 1, 2020 Awais Khan Assi di Coppe, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Antonio Conte succeeded Jose Mourinho at Chelsea and won the Premier League at the first time of asking. But when he moved to Inter, the Nerazzurri lost out in the Scudetto race by a point and a European trophy proved to be too big an ask. Thus, there were question marks about this Inter side that should be answered in the 2020-21 campaign, whose start has not been great.

In Round 9 of Serie A season, the league sensation Sassuolo had the first reality check as Inter ended their eight-match unbeaten run

Sassuolo – Inter Tactical Analysis: Why Sassuolo’s Tactic Didn’t Work

November 30, 2020 Paulius Kundzelevicius Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis

In Round 9 of the 2020-21 Serie A season, the league sensation of the moment Sassuolo had the first reality check that ended their eight-match unbeaten run. On Saturday afternoon, Roberto De Zerbi’s men were left toothless in a 3-0 loss against Inter thanks to the goals from Alexis Sanchez, Roberto Gagliardini and a Vlad Chiriches own goal. Sassuolo were thus passed by Inter in the table.

There's little over a month until the European transfer window opens on January 4th and as any other season, expect plenty of movement at Inter

Three Players Inter Should Agree Pre-Contract Deals With

November 25, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

There's little over a month until the European transfer window opens and as any other season, expect plenty of movement at Inter. Given the belated season and the extended summer transfer window, it's seemingly made the rn-up to this Christmas packed with transfer rumors . Here we take a look at three EPL players Inter should look at negotiating pre-contract deals.

Inter “Identify” Arsenal Man in Christian Eriksen Swap Deal

November 17, 2020 Luke Phelps Arsenal, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Inter are keen to offload Christian Eriksen this January, and reports claim that Arsenal are willing to offer Granit Xhaka in a straight-swap deal. The Dane was descending long before his Inter move. Having missed out on that long-lusted move to Real Madrid, Eriksen settled for Inter midway through the 2019-20 season but he now seems to be staring at the exit door already.

Three Inter Players Antonio Conte Should Sell This January

November 16, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Inter and Antonio Conte have had a busy start to the new 2020-21 Serie A season. The upcoming transfer market session in January will no doubt be a crucial time for the club no matter their league position. Conte though might have to offload some names before he can any new ones in. So here we take a look at three players he could look at selling in January.

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...

Here we take a look at five Premier League outcasts who Antonio Conte should look to sign for Inter in the Jauary transfer session

Five Premier League Outcasts Inter Should Sign This January

October 28, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Italy's Serie A has started with a bang and we've seen Milan make a near perfect start, whilst their city rivals Inter have taken 10 points from their opening 5 fixtures. Antonio Conte will be gunning for January and the chance to raid the Premier League once again, and do all he can to keep the pace on Stefano Pioli's side. Here are five names he might be looking at...

In this tactical analysis, we will show how Milan registered a 2-1 win over bitter rivals Inter in the first Derby della Madonnina of the season

Tactical Analysis: Deconstructing the Inter – Milan Derby

October 19, 2020 Taimoor Khan AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tactical Analysis

It appears that any effect coronavirus had on Zlatan Ibrahimovic was nothing but a mere pestilence as the legendary Swede’s quick-fire brace helped Milan register a 2-1 win over bitter rivals Inter in the first Derby della Madonnina of the season. In this tactical analysis, we will show how the derby was won and lost and who were the key players in the game on top of Ibra.

Milan Skriniar scored the winner and therefore is the man of the match of Inter Vs Atalanta - Player Ratings

Milan Skriniar: The Dull Decline of Walter Samuel’s Heir at Inter

September 25, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Once a dominating presence in the middle of the Inter defense, Milan Skriniar seems on the verge of leaving La Pinetina for good. The 25-year-old Slovakian has been included in any possible swap-deal rumor concerning the Nerazzurri this summer or as a mean to get some cash to reinvest in players more in line with coach Antonio Conte’s needs.

Arturo Vidal Arrives at Inter to Bolster Conte’s Terrific Midfield

September 21, 2020 Michel Sakr Barcelona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

The eagle has finally landed! After a summer-long transfer saga, the market's worst hidden secret has been publicly revealed as Arturo Vidal has touched down in Milano to finalize his move to Inter and reunite with Antonio Conte. So what should we expect from the Chilean's return to Italian football? And how will he fit in Conte's formation?

Inter began their preparation for the 2020-21 Serie A campaign in emphatic fashion, claiming a 5-0 win over Swiss Super League outfit Lugano

Five-Star Inter Ease Past Lugano In First Pre-Season Test

September 15, 2020 Awais Khan Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Inter began their preparation for the 2020-21 Serie A campaign in emphatic fashion, claiming a 5-0 win over Swiss Super League outfit Lugano. There was rustiness in their play but their superior quality was evident. The Nerazzurri faithful would be pleased with the outing and the result. There were goals for Lukaku and Lautaro, while Hakimi and Sanchez contributed with assists.

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