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Napoli vs Fiorentina Throwback: Baggio’s Goal in Maradona-Style

April 9, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

Oh, those good old days when one could see Roberto Baggio and Diego Maradona facing each other in the Serie A. When the two used to meet, the game could never be an ordinary one: It was September 17, 1989, indeed, when a young Baggio took the luxury of scoring a sensational goal which clearly resembled Maradona’s Gol del Siglo at the World Cup 1986.

Lazio can pride themselves on having beaten Roma in a Coppa Italia Final, thanks to an iconic lone goal by Senad Lulic in the 71st minute

Roma vs Lazio Throwback: Lulic71, the Laziali’s Magic Mantra

March 20, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Throwback Thursday

It doesn’t happen very often that Roma and Lazio can face each other with a title at stake. Lazio, however, can pride themselves on having beaten their bitter enemies in a Coppa Italia Final, thanks to a lone goal by Senad Lulic in the 71st minute. From that day, the expression "Lulic71" has become a sweet, obsessive mantra in the mind of any Biancoceleste fan.

Alvaro Recoba's goal to Empoli on January 25th, 1998, a deadly left-foot lob from his midfield line, saved the day for Gigi Simoni's Inter

Empoli vs Inter Throwback: Recoba’s Lob from the Midfield Line

October 27, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Empoli, Inter Milan, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

Alvaro Recoba's first Serie A season perfectly summarized the future career of a player whose talent was equaled only by his indolence. El Chino tallied just three goals that year, but the one he scored to Empoli on January 25th, 1998 instantly gained a spot in Inter's hall of fame.

On February 4, 2004, Roma and Juventus squared off in a game mostly remembered for Francesco Totti’s display of Italian hand gestures communication skills

Roma vs Juventus Throwback: …and Totti Said: “It’s Four Goals, Go Home!”

October 13, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

On February 4, 2004, Roma and Juventus squared off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, while sharing the second spot in the table, to decide who between them would be Carlo Ancelotti’s Milan’s main challenger for the rest of the season. Roma won 4-0, but the game is mostly remembered for Francesco Totti’s display of typical Italian hand gestures communication skills.

Italy wiped out Lithuania on Wednesday night to restart their march after two draws in a row and get closer to booking their ticket to World Cup 2022

Italy – Lithuania 5-0: Kean and Raspadori Cast Away Mancini’s Doubts

September 8, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Italy wiped out Lithuania on Wednesday night to restart their march after two draws in a row and get closer to booking their ticket to World Cup 2022. After back to back ties, Roberto Mancini reshuffled his cards and put the front line's responsibility on the shoulders of Moise Kean and Giacomo Raspadori. Neither of them would betray the coach's trust.

Heroic Azzurrini Lose Extra Time Battle Against Portugal U-21

May 31, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, Under 21, Under 21 European Championship

Italy U-21's adventure in the European Championship is over as the Azzurrini succumbed 3-5 to Portugal in their Quarter Finals match. But the Azzurrini did fight for their life, coming back from a two-goal deficit and taking the Portuguese to the extra time, where they had one man sent off and eventually conceded two goals.

Antonio Conte has all it takes to unleash another age of domination over the Italian top-flight at the helm of Inter, provided that he decides to stay

Inter Can Open a New Dynasty but Antonio Conte Needs to Stay

May 4, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Antonio Conte opened Juventus’ nine-year dynasty, and Antonio Conte closed it. Now he is set to open another one at Inter. After leading the Beneamata to the Serie A crown and breaking an 11-year drought, the Salento-born gaffer has everything it takes to unleash another age of domination over the Italian top-flight. Provided that he decides to stay.

Throwback Thursday: When Alessio Scarpi Saved a Life, Not a Goal

April 15, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Cagliari, Italian Football, Serie A, Throwback Thursday, Udinese

On November 29, 1998, after an unintentional collision with Udinese’s Tomas Locatelli, Gianluca Grassadonia of Cagliari suffered a cardiac arrest. He was saved by the Bianconeri’s doctor Giorgio Indovina, who successfully performed a CPR, after Cagliari goalkeeper Alessio Scarpi provided first aid with a mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Italy Cruise Past Lithuania to Catch Third Win in World Cup Qualifiers

March 31, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Roberto Mancini's Italy caught the third win out of three games and extended their non-losing streak to 25 games as they cruised past Lithuania in their last World Cup Qualifiers test in this international break. The Azzurri thus took the lead of Group C with nine points - three more than Switzerland who played only two matches.

Paolo Nicolato's Italy U-21 pulled out a majestic performance and trounced Slovenia 4-0 in their last group stage match of the European Championship

Italy U-21 Chase Away Ghosts with Crushing Victory Over Slovenia

March 30, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, Under 21, Under 21 European Championship

These are the Azzurrini we want to see. When things got tough, Paolo Nicolato's Italy U-21 pulled out a majestic performance and trounced Slovenia 4-0 in their last group stage match of the European Championship, thus booking their ticket to the Quarter Finals.

Italy efforts were enough to pull off three more points on their way to Qatar as the Azzurri beat Bulgaria 2-0 in their second World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

First-Time Win in Bulgaria Gives Italy Lead in World Cup Qualifiers

March 28, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Bulgaria, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Compared with their dominating exploits from a few months ago, Roberto Mancini's Italy are surely less brilliant these days. However, their efforts were enough to pull off three more points on their way to Qatar as the Azzurri beat Bulgaria 2-0 in their second World Cup 2022 Qualifiers test.

In their second European Championship test, Italy U-21 managed to hold a more technical Spain to a goalless draw that keeps their hopes unchanged

Dull Show Between Italy and Spain U-21 Ends in Goalless Stalemate

March 27, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, Spain, The Azzurri, Under 21, Under 21 European Championship

Steadfast but nervous, lacking ideas and once again saved by goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi. In their second European Championship test, Italy U-21 managed to hold a more technical Spain to a goalless draw that keeps their hopes of making it to the next stage unchanged.

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