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The Cult of Calcio Podcast Ep. 5: Commenting on Serie A Round 11

AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Podcast, Serie A
We welcome you the 5th episode of The Cult of Calcio's weekly podcast. This time, we spent a few minutes remembering the legend of Paolo Rossi and his beautiful underdog hero tale before diving into this weekend's Serie A match day. There's much on the plate, from the struggles of historical clubs like Torino, Fiorentina, and Genoa, to Crotone's sudden awake.
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Serie A Round 11: Cagliari – Inter Preview and Expected Lineups

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In Round 11 of Serie A, the second-placed Inter will travel to Sardinia to face Eusebio Di Francesco’s Cagliari. The Nerazzurri come into this game after a massively disappointing midweek in the Champions League, as the three-time European Cup winners have been eliminated at the group stage. On the other hand, Cagliari are exempt from the European outings.
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Inter and Cagliari to Swap Midfielders This January?

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After their disappointing Champions League elimination on Wednesday, Inter will look to further bolster their squad during the winter, and a new midfielder will be high on Conte's wishlist. But before being able to buy anyone, the Nerazzurri must first find a solution for three of their out-of-favor midfielders, and this is where the paths of Inter and Cagliari would meet.
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Fantasy Football Tips and Tricks for Serie A Round 11

AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fantasy Football, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese
Serie A Round 11 is coming around much too quickly for some of the top Italian sides forced to juggle their European football responsibilities with their desire to triumph in the Italian first tier. We've assembled a list of players you'll want in your fantasy draft. We've also cast our gaze at the injured or fatigued players you may be tempted to choose, but are better off ignoring for now.
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Serie A Round 11 Preview and Expected Lineups

AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese
After the mid-week European Cups blast, Serie A match-day 11 could be rightfully defined as a transition one - with no "big games" coming up at least on paper. The menu features a Sassuolo - Benevento appetizer kicking off tonight. It also includes away games for Inter at Cagliari and Juventus at Genoa, while top-placed Milan will close the weekend on Sunday night as they welcome Parma.
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The Calcio Parody: Conte and Marotta in Crunch Inter Talks

Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Calcio Parody
The Calcio Parody is back with it's 7th edition, as we'll be discussing Antonio Conte's latest Champions League elimination. Somewhere inside the gloomy Inter halls, the young Inter president Steven Zhang has called for a crunch meeting with CEO Guiseppe Marotta and Conte, as they will try to find the solutions for the Nerazzurri's underwhelming campaign. 
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Inter Out of Champions League After Failing to Win Against Shakhtar

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Inter approached their final Champions League group match against Shakhtar Donetsk with a squad brimming with world-class talent, and recent results unbefitting a team of their caliber. It was the rarest of UCL fixtures. Both teams maintained chances of qualification to the knockout stages, yet both could be out of the competition by the 90 minute's end. The stage was set for a drama.
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Top 5 Goals from Serie A Round 10: Milinkovic Savic Demoralizes Spezia

Cagliari, Inter, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Top 5 Goals
With two goalless draws, two 1-1 results, and a match abandoned, the frequency of goals dropped. However, the quality continues to won fans. With 20 goals scored over the weekend, it was at the Orogel Stadium in Cesena - Spezia's temporary home - where there was the most footballing joy for fans and neutrals. So, without further ado, here are the top five goals from Round 10.
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Top 5 Stories of Serie A Round 10: A Juventus Renaissance?

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In this week's edition of the Top 5 stories, we'll discuss the hottest topics from Serie A round 10. Juventus, Inter and Lazio all managed to win their local encounters before their deciding Champions League fixtures, while floods in Udine gifted Atalanta some much-needed rest. Roma and Sassuolo played a goalless draw in the Olimpico, as Milan maintained their lead on top of the table.
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Champions League Round 6: Preview and Lineups

Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A
It's the last round of the Champions League group stage, as we'll find out the identities of all 16 teams qualified for the knockout stages. Dramatical scenarios are in store as three Italian sides will be hoping to seal their tickets to the next phase of the competition. So here is our preview and probable lineups for Round 6 of the Champions League group stage.
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