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Marcos Alonso and Emerson Fit Both Inter and Chelsea Plans

September 14, 2020 Awais Khan Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

There is interest for Chelsea from Italy. Juventus were linked with Emerson Palmieri when Maurizio Sarri was still in charge, but that trail has gone cold. The rumor mill now suggests a reunion with Antonio Conte, together with Marcos Alonso. Both players flourished under the Italian tactician in West London and have had varying success since his departure.

The transfer of Arturo Vidal to Inter is expected to be finalized soon. The Chilean will thus reunite with is former coach Antonio Conte

Arturo Vidal Reunion With Conte Will Make Inter Serious Challengers

September 8, 2020 Kolade Daniel Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

All things going well, Arturo Vidal is expected to be an Inter player this week and be reunited with his former coach Antonio Conte. As per Italian daily newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, the Chilean midfielder could even be in Milan today or tomorrow to complete his move. But why exactly did Conte go all out for a player whose peak years seem to be past him?

Brescia golden-boy Sandro Tonali will end up on the red and black side of Milan as the Rossoneri won one of the hottest transfer battles of the summer.

Milan Ready To Sign Sandro Tonali: Where Will He Fit in Pioli’s Plans?

September 2, 2020 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

For the last several months, Sandro Tonali has been repeatedly tipped to join Inter with some sources claiming a deal had been reached between the Club and the player. And yet the Brescia golden-boy ends up at the red and black side of the city as Milan win one of the hottest transfer battles of the summer. So, what should the Rossoneri fans expect from their newest signing?

The Reasons Behind The Antonio Conte Turnaround At Inter

August 26, 2020 Michel Sakr Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

After a crunch meeting with Inter president Steven Zhang, the expected departure of Antonio Conte from the club was suddenly canceled (or at least delayed), as the former Juventus and Chelsea boss will remain at the helm of Inter's technical staff for the 2020-2021 season. So what are the reasons behind this unexpected turnaround?

Allegri Tipped To Replace Conte – How Would He Make Inter Play?

August 25, 2020 Michel Sakr Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

One of the hottest topics of the summer in Italy is Antonio Conte's probable departure from Inter after just one season from joining the black-and-blue side of Milan. Former Milan and Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has been tipped as the bookies favorite to replace him once again. So what should the Serie A fans around the globe expect from "Allegri's Inter"?

Tactical Analysis: Lethargic Display Cost Inter Europa League Final

August 23, 2020 Taimoor Khan Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Analysis

After clobbering Shakhtar Donetsk in the Semi-Finals thanks to hard pressing, it was clear that Antonio Conte had set Inter up to do the same against Sevilla in the Europa League Final. The game, however, saw Inter simply falling to bad habits, unable to really make any notable use of the ball, and allowing the Andalusians to play the game to their rhythm.

“I’ll Need To Talk To Zhang” – Conte Hints at Parting Ways With Inter

August 21, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

In the wake of Inter's loss to Sevilla in the Europa League Final, Antonio Conte came up with some heavy statement as he hinted at his possible departure from Inter in his post-match remarks. "In a few days, we will make an evaluation of the whole season in a very serene way," Conte told Sky Sports. "We will try to plan the future of Inter, with or without me."

Five Free Agents That Inter Could Sign This Summer

August 6, 2020 Luke Phelps Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Antonio Conte in his first season at Inter guided the club to a commendable 2nd-place finish, missing out on the title by just a point to Juve. As teams prepare for the 2020-21 Serie A campaign, they'll be looking into the market for some bargains. Inter may well look towards England again this summer, and here we look at five free agents whom Conte could bring to Milano.

Antonio Conte’s Outburst Is Not How a Leader Should Speak

August 4, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

All in all, Antonio Conte’s first year in charge of Inter resulted in a significant improvement in the Nerazzurri’s performance. But minutes after his convincing 2-0 win over Atalanta, the Lecce-born coach let himself go to an unexpected and badly timed outburst against Inter’s management that may put his permanence at the helm of the Nerazzurri at risk.

Lu-La Awakens as Inter Overcome Sampdoria In Rescheduled Game

June 21, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Antonio Conte needs to thank the Lu-La for Sunday night’s 2-1 over Sampdoria which consolidated Inter’s third place in the Serie A table. Goals by their striker duo Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez gave the Nerazzurri a comfortable lead in a rescheduled game from Round 25 before Sampdoria’s Morten Thorsby reopened the match in the second half.

Juventus Regain Top Spot After Toppling Inter In Derby d’Italia

March 9, 2020 Abdullah Bashiti Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Under bizarre circumstances, Juventus and Inter played out a fan-less Derby d’Italia in Turin. With both opposing managers knowing what’s at stake, the match was very tactical. But it did have its moment of magic when Paulo Dybala scored the second goal for Juventus. Unfortunately, only the stadium lights and a few VIP’s were there to witness it live.

Milan Strike Twice, Inter Come Back To Capture Derby

February 10, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

With a stunning second-half comeback, Antonio Conte’s Inter won 4-2 a thrlling Derby della Madonnina, likely the most exciting seen in years. The Nerazzurri thus managed to gain three points versus Scudetto-contenders Juventus. It was a real battle at the San Siro Stadium as Milan finally managed to measure up to the cross-town task despite wasting a two-goal lead.

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