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Milan Player Ratings vs Torino: Pioli’s Mixed Lineup Brushed Aside

May 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Stefano Pioli's tactical experiment came crashing down epically as Torino humbled Milan 3-1 in the penultimate Serie A round. A humiliating performance at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino saw Rossoneri wave goodbye to their hopes of reaching an 80-point landmark.

Preview: Torino vs Juventus – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

April 12, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

The latest chapter of the storied Derby della Mole pits Torino and Juventus against each other at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino on Saturday. The 208th edition of this famous Serie A fixture comes at an opportune moment for the visitors while the hosts seek redemption for last weekend's failure.

Roma came close to signing Duvan Zapata midway through last summer, but Atalanta never signed off on the deal, and he eventually joined Torino.

Atalanta Blocked Zapata Move to Roma Due to Formula

December 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market One comment

Roma came close to signing Duvan Zapata midway through last summer, but Atalanta never signed off on the deal, and he eventually joined Torino. He’s coming off his best performance of the season, as he took down his former side with a brace.

Torino vs Inter: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

October 20, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Serie A title-bidders Inter take a daunting-looking trip to Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino to face out-of-sorts Torino on Saturday evening. Let’s look at our match preview for this contest.

Juventus vs Torino: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

October 6, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

The latest edition of the famous Derby della Mole pits eternal rivals Juventus and Torino against each other at the Allianz Stadium this Saturday. Let’s look at our match preview for this contest.

José Mourinho didn’t state he would keep coaching Roma after the Europa League final, but he reiterated that he wasn’t in talks with any other outfit.

Roma Boss Mourinho Furious with Pitch Condition After Torino Draw

September 25, 2023 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Roma boss Jose Mourinho has congratulated Torino for their steely performance in an eagerly-contested 1-1 draw against his Giallorossi side on Sunday night. However, the Special One has had to maintain his public image as a villain as he aimed a dig at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino pitch.

Torino Delighted for Having Duvan Zapata Insists Juric

September 25, 2023 Marko Vrakela Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Torino coach Ivan Juric has waxed lyrical about Atalanta loanee Duvan Zapata following the Colombian's late equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Roma. The 32-year-old striker got off the mark in the Granata shirt after back-to-back scoring blanks against Salernitana and Genoa to rescue a point for his new side.

Roma have had a less than an ideal start to the 2023/24 season. Jose Mourinho’s defense has not operated to the optimum levels they are capable of.

Roma Player Ratings vs Torino: Lukaku Strikes Again

September 25, 2023 Marko Vrakela Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Torino pegged Roma back late to eke out a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino in the final game of Serie A matchday five. As expected, the encounter in Turin wasn't the most enjoyable affair to watch, but still produced two goals and a late drama.

Torino vs Genoa 1-0: Radonjic Topples Griffins Right at the Death

September 3, 2023 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino

Torino found a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel just in time to enter September's international break on a positive note. Nemanja Radonjic came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner in a narrow 1-0 home win over newly-promoted Genoa.

Hien is contracted to Verona until 2026, taking advantage of which the Venetians have increased their asking price by €5M as the window comes to a close.

Verona Forestall Atalanta Advances for Center-Back Hien

September 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sweden-born Ghanian defender Isak Hien was tracked by Atalanta at the start of the window, but La Dea failed to come to an agreement with Hellas Verona on a transfer fee and instead chose to focus their attention on Torino’s Alessandro Buongiorno, but their pursuit collapsed.

Alessandro Buongiorno will be in high demand in the summer and he wouldn’t shy away from the challenge of moving to England.

Atalanta and Torino Deal Goes Backward and Forward

August 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Frosinone, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The multi-player deal orchestrated by Atalanta and Torino is unlikely to go through in its entirety, but pieces of it are. The two clubs and the Granata reached an agreement for the transfer of Duvan Zapata and Brandon Soppy. Instead, Alessandro Buongiorno turned down the move to La Dea.

Atalanta are about to complete a purchase they have long set up, as wingback Emil Holm will take the medicals on Wednesday.

Spezia Prodigy Holm on the Verge of Joining Atalanta

August 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Spezia, Torino, Transfer Market

While they are tending to a multi-player deal with Torino, Atalanta are about to complete a purchase they have long set up, as Emil Holm will take the medicals Wednesday. La Dea sprinted in the last couple of weeks, taking advantage of the fact Juventus gave up their chase.

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