Finance Corner: An Overview of Women’s Football in Italy

Serie A Femminile is the top tier in the women's football pyramid in Italy and is organized by the Italian Football Federation. Despite the financial struggles and legislative limitations, there are some good foundations to make the women's football movement grow in Italy. On that note, the recent interest recorded by such famous men’s clubs in opening a women's section is only positive.
Continuing our collaboration with The Scouting App, The Cult of Calcio brings you a new installment of our analysis of the best Under-20 players in Serie A

Scouting the Best Under-20 Serie A Talent: Defensive Midfielders

Continuing our collaboration with The Scouting App, The Cult of Calcio analysis team brings to you the second installment of our analysis of the best Under-20 players on the books of Serie A teams. Next up in this scouting series is our player analysis on the best young defensive midfielders who have the potential to become household names in the coming years.

Finance Corner: The European Premier League Project

A real revolution, with the support of FIFA, that would mark the end of the Champions League in favor of a billionaire European Super League. This is the hypothesis that the main European clubs - including some Serie A sides - are reportedly considering, projected towards a new “European Premier League" that could start as early as the 2022-23 season.
The match between Inter and Genoa from July 15, 1930 was a battle worth a Scudetto which ended 3-3 despite a hat trick scored by Giuseppe Meazza

Throwback Thursday: Meazza’s Hat Trick That Won Inter a Scudetto

If we mention a 1930 calcio match between Ambrosiana and Genova 1893, you may think we must be referring to some unknown, low-tier match-up. But no, what we are talking about is a battle worth a Scudetto, the game that decided the very first edition of the Serie A as we know it today, and the two sides involved were no less than Inter and Genoa "in disguise."
In this tactical analysis, we will show how Milan registered a 2-1 win over bitter rivals Inter in the first Derby della Madonnina of the season

Tactical Analysis: Deconstructing the Inter – Milan Derby

It appears that any effect coronavirus had on Zlatan Ibrahimovic was nothing but a mere pestilence as the legendary Swede’s quick-fire brace helped Milan register a 2-1 win over bitter rivals Inter in the first Derby della Madonnina of the season. In this tactical analysis, we will show how the derby was won and lost and who were the key players in the game on top of Ibra.
Combining our methodology it with a player analysis powered by The Scouting App, we are going to take a look at the best Italian Under-20 strikers

Scouting the Best Under-20 Italian Talent – Part One: Strikers

In this data analysis, we will be looking at some of the best U-20 Italian players in the striking department: Lorenzo Colombo, Roberto Piccoli, Pietro Pellegri, and Sebastiano Esposito. Through our own methodology and combining it with a player analysis powered by The Scouting App, we are going to take a deep dive and see which of these four youngsters comes out on top.
Lazio and Inter shared the spoils at the Stadio Olimpico in a match that saw two players sent off for what were some simply pathetic simulations

Vidal and Patric Poor Acting Turn Lazio – Inter Into a Farce

In a day already marred by the disappointing Juventus - Napoli drama, the Serie A gave another poor account of itself on Sunday afternoon as Lazio and Inter shared the spoils at the Stadio Olimpico in a match that saw two players sent off for what were some simply pathetic simulations. Lautaro Martinez and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic set the score at 1-1 on the pitch.
Ex-Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian is about to link-up with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte at Inter, finalizing his move from Parma

Matteo Darmian Nearing Inter Move: Are We Yet to See the Best of Him?

Ex-Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian is about to link-up with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte at Inter, finalizing his move from Parma. The 30-year-old began life on Rossoneri side of Milan. Over 10 years ago he featured for the Rossoneri and now, after a journey taking him from Palermo, to Torino and Old Trafford and back to Italy with Parma, he's set to join the Nerazzurri.
Inter wasted absolutely no time as they took the lead within less than 30 seconds en route to an impressive 5-2 victory over Benevento

Conte’s Inter Win Another Goal-Fest as They Dismantle Benevento

In a postponed fixture from match-day one, Serie B champions Benevento hosted Inter at the Stadio Ciro Vigorito. The Nerazzurri wasted absolutely no time as they took the lead within less than 30 seconds en route to an impressive 5-2 victory over the Campania side. It was a comfortable victory for Inter, and a stern warning for the rest of the Scudetto hopefuls. 
Inter midfielder Radja Nainggolan is set to end his underwhelming stint in Milano and complete a return to Cagliari on a permanent basis

Should Inter Allow Radja Nainggolan to Rejoin Cagliari?

Inter midfielder Radja Nainggolan is set to end his underwhelming stint in Milano and complete a return to Cagliari on a permanent basis where he'll be reunited with his former Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco as well as his Sardinian fanbase. So is Antonio Conte right to sanction Nainggolan's exit from Inter? And what should we then expect from Cagliari this season?
Balotelli is an enigma: From Totti’s horror tackle to battles with racism, he has seen it all, but maybe a possible move to Genoa will help him bounce back

Mario Balotelli, The Enigma’s Possible Last Chance at Genoa

Mario Balotelli is a real enigma. From Francesco Totti’s horror tackle to constant battles with racism, he has faced it all. But the Italian forward has also made many mistakes on his own. Joining Genoa might now be the last hurrah for the 36-time capped Italy international and his last chance to redeem a career that didn't live up to the expectations.
Pazza Inter is back! Inter grabbed the three points in the Serie A 2020-21 debut at the end of an epic game which saw them overcome Fiorentina 4-3

“Pazza Inter” Is Back! Nerazzurri Stronger Than Frank Ribery Heroics

Pazza Inter is back, and is back with style! Inter grabbed the three points in the Serie A 2020-21 debut at the end of an epic, incredible game which saw them overcome Giuseppe Iachini's Fiorentina 4-3. They did it in a typical Inter way, as they fell behind early in the game, managed to recover, went down again, and then overturned the game in the space of two minutes.