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European Football Stories: The Early Exploits of Fiorentina in Europe

June 5, 2023 Bikash Mohapatra AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Catania, Champions League, Coppa Italia, Europa League, European Cups, European Football Stories, Fenerbahce, Fiorentina, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Premier League, Real Madrid, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Spanish Football, Stuttgart, Torino, Udinese, UEFA Cup, West Germany

When it comes to Italian football, Fiorentina represent a very unique and interesting case study. The Viola are the first club from Italy and Serie A to not only win a title in Europe but also play in three different European finals, as they prevailed in the Cup Winners' Cup maiden edition.

Losing the semi-final on a coin toss marked a forgettable end to an otherwise memorable European competition debut for Roma

European Football Stories: How Roma’s Fate Was Decided by a Coin

May 30, 2023 Bikash Mohapatra AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Bundesliga, Cagliari, Calcio Stories, Champions League, Conference League, Coppa Italia, Europa League, European Conference League, European Football Stories, FIGC, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, La Liga, Lazio, Mourinho, Napoli, Olimpico Roma, Premier League, Real Madrid, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie B, Torino, Totti, UEFA Cup

The coin that could have ended Roma's maiden campaign in the Cup Winners Cup early (against PSV), opted to give the Romanisti initial hope before ensuring eventual disappointment in the Semi Finals against Gornik Zabrze, one that would take a long time to recover from.

Fiorentina defeated Empoli in today's lunch match at the Artemio Franchi Stadium, extending their non-losing streak in Serie A to four games

Fiorentina vs Empoli 1-0: Gonzalez Header Seals Viola Victory

April 3, 2022 Lorenzo Pietro Baldassarre Empoli, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Uncategorized

Fiorentina defeated Empoli in today's lunch match at the Artemio Franchi Stadium, extending their non-losing streak in Serie A to four games and keeping their European football ambitions alive. A lone goal from Nico Gonzales awarded La Viola all three points on offer.

It was a night that Fiorentina fans will not forget easily at the Artemio Franchi Stadium. The Viola inflicted Milan their first Serie A loss

Fiorentina vs Milan Player Ratings: Veni Vidi Vlahovic

November 21, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Fiorentina, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

It was a night that Fiorentina fans will not forget easily at the Artemio Franchi Stadium. The Viola inflicted Milan their first Serie A loss as they had the upper hand in a seven-goal drama where Dusan Vlahovic and Zlatan Ibrahimovic stole the stage with a brace each.

Lazio vs Juventus Player Ratings: Bonucci Bags Penalty Brace

November 20, 2021 Neelabhra Roy Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Juventus got a much-needed win in their quest for Top four as they defeated Lazio 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico today.

Verona vs Juventus Player Ratings: Simeone Piles More Misery on the Old Lady

October 30, 2021 Michel Sakr Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A

The hosts didn't waste much time, taking the lead through Simeone at the 11th minute, before completing his personal brace three minutes later. McKennie grabbed one back for the Bianconeri, but it proved to be too little too late, as it ended 2-1 in favor of the Gialloblu. So here are our player ratings for the Serie A round 11 encounter between Verona and Juventus.

Milan vs Torino Player Ratings: Giroud Header Seals Three Points for the Rossoneri

October 27, 2021 Neelabhra Roy AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Torino

Milan continued their impressive run of form in Serie A by beating Torino 1-0 at the San Siro. Olivier Giroud scored the only goal of the game with the simplest of tap-ins after Rade Krunic headed the ball towards him

Champions League Semi Finals – 2nd Leg Preview and Expected Lineups

May 3, 2021 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Champions League, Chelsea, European Cups, Italian Football, Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

One last midweek before the grand finale! After the closely contested first legs, the final four will battle it out one more time to determine the two clubs that will reach the final in Istanbul. So let's take a closer look at the upcoming top clashes in our full preview of the second leg of the Champions League semi finals, in addition to expected lineups.

Champions League Quarter Finals 2nd Leg Preview and Probable Lineups

April 12, 2021 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Bayern Munich, Champions League, Chelsea, European Cups, Italian Football, Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Serie A

Between Tuesday and Wednesday we'll find out the names of the four clubs qualified to the semi finals. Although four clubs have taken an advantage from the first meetings, history tells us that it's never over until the referee blows the final whistle. Here's our full preview for the second leg fixtures of the Champions League quarter finals, including the probable lineups.

Champions League: How Italian Teams Paid Price for Abandoning Old Ways

March 17, 2021 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A

Although it is not for the first time in recent memory, but having no Italian representatives in the Champions League quarter finals feels like a harsh blow at this particular moment. Apparently, everyone wants to play football like Pep Guardiola and his magical possession football.

Breaking – Major Napoli Star Tests Positive for Covid-19

February 5, 2021 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Unfortunately for Napoli fans, yet another one of their major stars has tested positive for Covid-19. The club's Twitter account has announced on Friday that Kalidou Koulibaly had caught the virus. Thankfully, the official statement mentioned that the Senegalese is asymptomatic.

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