Tag: Italian Football

Miretti, Kean, Juventus, Fiorentina

Juventus Player Ratings vs Fiorentina: Miretti Breaks His Duck

Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A
While it wasn't the most spectacular of performances, it was exactly the type of display that pleased Massimiliano Allegri. The Bianconeri took the lead early on through Fabio Miretti and defended their lead until the final whistle. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who remain on Inter's heels with a 1-0 win over Fiorentina away from home.
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Atalanta vs Inter 1-2: Martinez Secures Nerazzurri Triumph

Atalanta, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024
The Nerazzurri extended their lead atop the Serie A standings on Saturday evening as Inter defeated Atalanta 2-1 at Gewiss Stadium. Goals from Hakan Calhanoglu and Lautaro Martinez established a two-goal lead and a second-half goal from Gianluca Scamacca wasn't enough for the hosts to get back into the match. Check out our Atalanta vs Inter preview below. 
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Giacomo Raspadori broke a weird spell with his gem against Milan, as he was the first to score on a direct free kick this season.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Salernitana: Raspadori on Target in Campania Derby

Italian Football, Napoli, Player Ratings, Salernitana, Serie A
The visitors had the upper hand from the get-go, with Giacomo Raspadori putting them in the lead. The Partenopei had several chances to kill off the match, but had to wait for Eljif Elmas who came off the bench to deliver the final blow. So here are our player ratings for Napoli who deepened the wounds of Salernitana with a 2-0 win in the local Derby.
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Serie A, Youngsters Under 21

The Best XI Serie A Players Under 21 – Featuring Milan and Juventus Starlets

AC Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Uncategorized
In recent years, Calcio fans have grown accustomed to seeing some of the league's finest stars leaving the Italian Peninsula, heading towards financially greener pastures. But thankfully, a new wave of talent emerges on the scene with every new campaign. Thus, it's time to form a Best XI formation comprised of Serie A players Under the age of 21.
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Scamacca, Serie A, Round 10, Empoli vs Atalanta

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 10: Unplayable Scamacca, Under-par Roma

AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends
While the showdown between Inter and Roma was neither sweet on the eye or ear, the action elsewhere certainly delivered, including a thrilling clash at the Maradona Stadium and a historic comeback courtesy of Cagliari. So let's take a closer look at the most captivating events of the Italian weekend in the Tops and Flops from Serie A Round 10.
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Lotito has weighed in on Ciro Immobile after the striker voiced his malcontent for the lack of gratitude after turning down an offer from Saudi Arabia. 

Lazio vs Fiorentina 1-0: Immobile’s Smash and Grab

Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024
Serie A's 10th round was brought to a close with an entertaining match in Rome. The Viola came in on a high after their 6-0 win in Europe on Thursday but wanted to keep pace at the top of the league as well. Lazio on the other had shown both sides of themselves in the past week, giving arguably their best performance of the season against Sassuolo but a terrible display in the Netherlands against Feyenoord meant the morale needed a boost. The visitors ultimately fell victim to Immobile's smash and grab in injury time.
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PSG, Milan. Mbappé

PSG vs Milan 3-0: Dark Rossoneri Evening in the City of Light

AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A
In one of the most anticipated clashes of the third matchday in the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain hosted Milan at Le Parc des Princes. Sadly for the Rossoneri, they were second-best all evening as their French opponents emerged victorious with three unanswered goals courtesy of Kylian Mbappé, Kolo Muani and Kang-in Lee.
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