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Maurizio Sarri and Juventus: A Relationship That Never Worked

Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020
They never really seemed to fit each other, Maurizio Sarri and Juventus. And the former Napoli and Chelsea Comandante’s adventure at the helm of the Bianconeri ended today as the Turin club announced his sacking. Sarri leaves after just one season where he conquered a Scudetto but failed to win any other trophy and, moreover, his supporters and management’s hearts.
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“Still Not Enough” – Juventus Must Let Sarri Go This Summer

Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020 2 comments
Juventus were favorites to win the title and once again have secured yet another Scudetto for a ninth straight season. Just that this time, it was in unconvincing fashion. Maurizio Sarri was brought in to introduce flair and attacking impetus at the Bianconeri while winning football matches. It was time for Sarriball. But quite frankly that has not been the case.
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Pioli’s Extension Is Good News For Milan But Shows One Problem

AC Milan, Calciomercato, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market One comment
It's indeed been a roller-coaster over the past 24 hours for Milan and company. It looked more than likely Ralf Rangnick would join at the end of the season but for a late turn-around at the eleventh hour. Meaning, Stefano Pioli gets to continue his adventure at the helm of affairs for another two years. What does this decision mean for Milan?
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Sassuolo Unlucky To Leave With Just a Point Against Juventus

Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020
Juventus were lucky to salvage a point after Sassuolo kept on coming from behind in their 3-3 clash in Serie A on Wednesday night, as Juve open up a seven point gap at the top of the table. On what was supposed to be a routine win, the Bianconeri realized that their job is far from done as Sassuolo have shown the rest of the league Juve's flaws.
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Temples of The Cult: Sassuolo’s Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia

Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Temples of The Cult
The Mapei Stadium, also known as Città del Tricolore, is considered the first "modern" stadium in Italian football. Despite being only 25 years old, it has seen multiple teams, names, owners, a bankruptcy, and even European competition matches. Located in Reggio Emilia, it is currently owned by Sassuolo and hosts the Neroverdi's games in Serie A.
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Sunday Napoli – Milan Stalemate Favors Roma in Europa League Run

AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020
Sunday night game at San Paolo Stadium between Napoli and Milan ended in a 2-2 tie which delighted the virtual attendance but was of little help to both clubs – who are still in contention for a Europa League spot next season. Goals by Theo Hernandez, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Dries Mertens, and Frank Kessié wrapped a spectacular game which, however, mostly favored Roma.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Penalties Save Juventus In Battle with Atalanta

Atalanta, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020
Cristiano Ronaldo buried the spot twice to score his 27th and 28th goals in this Serie A season and save Juventus against an Atalanta side who had taken the lead twice with Duvan Zapata and Ruslan Malinovskyi. Two controversial penalties kept the Bianconeri alive and made them keep their distance from Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad.
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Verona and Inter Share Spoils In Vibrant Bentegodi Battle

Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020
Verona and Inter shared the spoils in a vibrant game at the Marc'Antonio Bentegodi Stadium on Thursday night in the last fixture of Serie A Round 31. Miguel Veloso ultimately equalized for the home side after Antonio Candreva's brace had overturned Darko Lazovic's rapid lead, sealing a 2-2 score which was of little use to both sides.
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Throwback Thursday: When Inter Were Awarded Four Penalties

Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Serie A, Throwback Thursday
Inter-Verona of September 15, 1991, looked like an average beginning-of-the-season game which ended with an average 2-0 score for the Nerazzurri. Nothing from this match would make it a remarkable occurrence if it weren’t for the fact that it featured four penalties, all awarded to the home side, and that Inter managed to miss three of them.
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Milan Stage Stunning Comeback To Score Four To Juventus

AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020
Milan beat Juventus 4-2 to capture their fourth win in five games after the lock-down as the Bianconeri experienced an authentic blackout and gave away a two-goal lead. It was Milan’s first Serie A win over the black-and-whites since four years. Far from saying that Juventus’ claim on the Scudetto is at risk, but Maurizio Sarri’s band suddenly found themselves fragile.
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With the intention of providing clubs with an incentive to improve their arenas, Serie A has handed out to Udinese an accolade for ‘Most Valuable Stadium.'

Temples of The Cult: The Stadio Friuli or Dacia Arena In Udine

Italian Football, Serie A, Temples of The Cult, Udinese
Our destination today is Udine, in the Northeastern Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Udine features a stadium that, despite not being too old, has undergone a massive refurbishment in recent years, which changed its appearance almost completely. The stadium has two names, an original one – Stadio Friuli – and a more recent one due to sponsorship reasons: Dacia Arena.
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