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Throwback Thursday: Totti’s Ballistic Prodigy (One of The Many)

October 16, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

There are many reasons why Francesco Totti has gained an unparalleled place of honor in the Roma supporters’ pantheon, as well as in any good calcio lover’s. The most simple is that perhaps he was just an awesomely talented football player, capable of scoring such unique goals as the one by which he stunned the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in a 2-4 win against Sampdoria.

Throwback Thursday: When Le Roi Platini Replied to Uncle Bergomi

October 1, 2019 Matteo Carnevale Inter Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

A shocking first-minute opener by Inter’s beloved “Uncle” Giuseppe Bergomi, a penalty tap-in by Le Roi Michel Platini, after Walter Zenga had saved his first shot. The Derby d’Italia between Inter and Juventus played at the San Siro Stadium on November 24, 1985, was a showcase of talent and players who would go on to make history in their respective clubs.

Throwback Thursday: Van Basten and Milan’s New Fatal Verona

September 13, 2019 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Hellas Verona, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

Marco Van Basten removing his shirt and throwing it to the ground. The Swan of Utrecht sent off by referee Rosario Lo Bello, together with teammates Frank Rijkaard and Alessandro Costacurta. The surreal images of Milan’s second "Fatal Verona" are stuck in any Rossonero’s mind, remembering him of when his club lost 1-2 to the Gialloblu to throw a Scudetto away.

The Cult of Calcio’s Map of Serie A 2019-2020

June 22, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

The starting grid for the upcoming Serie A season will look familiar to the most aficionado fans of Italian football, as the elevator from the second division sent back three clubs with a remarkable history in the top level of calcio. Brescia, Lecce, and Verona won a ticket to the big show at the end of a tormented Serie B season.

Throwback Thursday: Brazil-Italy, The First World Cup Penalty Final

June 10, 2019 Matteo Carnevale Brazil, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, Throwback Thursday, World Cup, World Cup 1994

Brazil-Italy is the Superclasico of the World Cup, the most traditional game in the major football competition. The Azzurri and the Selecao have crossed their paths many times in the history of the world tournament, always with much at stake. On July 17, 1994, Brazil prevailed over Italy in the first World Cup Final decided on penalties to conquer the long-yearned-for "Tetra."

Throwback Thursday: Milan-Steaua, Sacchi’s Perfect Game

May 24, 2019 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Champions League, European Cups, Throwback Thursday

On this day, 30 years ago, the history of football changed. Arrigo Sacchi’s Milan trampled Steaua Bucuresti 4-0 with braces by Ruud Gullit and Marco Van Basten to conquer the European Cup 1988-89, the third in the history of the Rossoneri. The triumph in Barcelona marked the International legitimization of the Romagna-born coach’s football verbo.

Max Allegri Parts Ways With Juventus As Absolute Winner

May 18, 2019 Matteo Carnevale Champions League, Coppa Italia, European Cups, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A

In a month of May that is reshaping the geography of Serie A, Juventus decided to part ways with Massimiliano Allegri. The separation between the league title holders and their winning coach was made official yesterday in a sober press conference. Allegri leaves Juventus after five years in which he won five Scudetto, four Coppa Italia, and two Supercups.

De Rossi, Roma’s Future Captain Who Soon Became Past

May 14, 2019 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, Roma, Serie A

They called him Capitan Futuro ("Captain Future"), as Daniele De Rossi was meant to be Roma's new captain after Francesco Totti's retirement. But he ended up wearing the Giallorossi captain band for two years only, as the club’s board communicated today their decision not to renew the 35-year-old midfielder’s contract for the next season.

Throwback Thursday: Ibrahimovic’s Magic That Sank Roma

May 11, 2019 Matteo Carnevale Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

The 2005-2006 season was the last for Zlatan Ibrahimovic with Juventus. Ibra had moved to the Bianconeri one year earlier, and even if his second season in Turin was far less impressive than the debut one, he still found the way to show dazzling glimpses of his talent - like the magic trick that helped Juventus trample Roma 4-1.

Assi di Coppe: Tottenham Grab Last Minute Ticket to Final

May 9, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff Ajax, Assi di Coppe, Champions League, Tottenham

It happened again. Yet another last minute comeback, to further embellish a Champions League edition that could arguably end up being the most exciting ever. This time, it was Tottenham’s turn to pull out the most incredible of victories, stunning Ajax with a shocking 2-3 late win that projected them straight into their first Champions League Final in their history.

Assi di Coppe: Ajax Knock Juve Out, Extend UCL Curse

April 17, 2019 Matteo Carnevale Ajax, Assi di Coppe, Champions League, Juventus

Juventus’ Champions League Curse continues. The Bianconeri ended their run in the elite European competition once again in the Quarter Finals, demolished by a magnificent Ajax. Coach Erik ten Hag’s squad raided the Allianz Stadium, snatched an epic 2-1 win, and progressed 3-2 on aggregate to show their face among the Top Four after 22 years.

Stronger Than a Stalker: Quagliarella’s Return from Hell

March 31, 2019 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Fabio Quagliarella was in his athletic prime when in 2009 he signed a dream deal to play for his hometown club Napoli. But his honeymoon would last only one year, as the following summer he abruptly moved to Juventus. The reality behind his transfer would emerge only years later, when he could finally reveal that he had to leave Napoli due to a stalker.

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