Perhaps Douglas Costa Should Have Taken Man United Chance…

Juventus' Douglas Costa had been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United throughout the summer, but recent reports claim the Brazilian wants to fight for his place in Andrea Pirlo's side. At 30-years-old, Douglas Costa seems to be falling off the boil a touch, and he might yet live to regret turning down the Man United offer of regular first-team action.
All four Italian teams have released their respective squad lists for the upcoming UEFA Champions League (UCL) group stage campaign.

The Italian Clubs in The Champions League Group Stage Draw

It's the relaunch of the world's elite football club competition! The UEFA Champions League group stage draw took place in Geneva, as Juventus, Inter, Atalanta, and Lazio discovered the opponents they'll be facing once their European campaigns start. So how did the draw go for the four Italian sides? The less fortunate Italian sides seem to be Inter and Atalanta.
Serie A was a joy to watch this weekend. The 10 games of Round 2 offered 43 goals, one better than the other, so here is our list of our top 5 goals

The Top 5 Goals of Serie A Round 2: Cristiano Ronaldo Flies in Rome

Serie A was a joy to watch this weekend. There were goals galore with Napoli leading the way with a 6-0 thrashing of Genoa, while Fiorentina and Inter provided a lot of excitement at the San Siro with their 4-3 thriller. The 10 games of Round 2 witnessed 43 goals, one better than the other. So, without further ado, let's take a look at the top five goals from Serie A this weekend.
Federico Chiesa has stated his desire to leave Fiorentina, with both Milan and Juventus having been linked with the Italian starlet

Chiesa Asks to Leave Fiorentina: Can Commisso Deter Milan or Juve?

Federico Chiesa has stated his desire to leave Fiorentina, with both Milan and Juventus having been linked with the Italian starlet. One of Italy's most exciting prospects, the 22-year-old has been a part of Fiorentina's first-team for the past five seasons now but last time around, his 10 goals in 34 Serie A games has led him to being linked with a move away from Florence.
In this tactical analysis we will show how Roma shook off their administrative blunder from last week and held Juventus to a 2-2 draw at home

Tactical Analysis: How Paulo Fonseca Exposed Juventus Limits

Roma registered their first point of the new Serie A campaign after holding Juventus to a 2-2 draw at home. It is evident that Paulo Fonseca is quietly going about his business in training, coaching his charges to become more composed at the back. Andrea Pirlo is still testing things out but it is abundantly clear that Juventus do have some issues in defense.

Roma – Juventus Player Ratings: Ronaldo Saves the Day Again

In the Weekend's big match, an unconvincing 10-man Juventus side were able to avoid their first defeat of the season and drew 2-2 against Roma thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's brace: Here are our player ratings of the Olimpico clash between Roma and Juventus. Jordan Veretout and, obviously, the Portuguese were the men of the match on both sides.
Pedro and Dzeko looking lead Roma for a second Serie A victory this season in Matchday four

Ten-Man Juventus Snatch One Point Out of Stadio Olimpico Thriller

The piece of news after two games is that Juventus won't be leading the Serie A table for now. The Bianconeri were held onto a draw by a Roma side who, under the eyes of their new owners Dan and Ryan Friendkin, perhaps didn't believe enough they could wrap the upset of the week, not even when Juventus was forced to play the last 30 minutes with one man less.

Serie A Matchday Preview: Roma To Avoid Another Admin Blunder

Serie A heads into its second match day and, as always, The Cult of Calcio intends to bring all the good stuff your way so that you can mark your calendars, clear your schedule, let your loved ones know that "it’s not you, it’s just something you can't understand" and simply disconnect from the outside world - all for the sake of safe distance, of course.

Should Juventus Sell Douglas Costa To Man United or Wolves?

In the summer of big decisions at Juventus, one more issue needs to be sorted out by the Italian champions before the transfer market closure. Should new boss Andrea Pirlo offer the ultra-talented Douglas Costa one more chance to finally cement himself as one of the top stars of the club? Or would a split be more beneficial for both parties at this point?
Milan Skriniar scored the winner and therefore is the man of the match of Inter Vs Atalanta - Player Ratings

Milan Skriniar: The Dull Decline of Walter Samuel’s Heir at Inter

Once a dominating presence in the middle of the Inter defense, Milan Skriniar seems on the verge of leaving La Pinetina for good. The 25-year-old Slovakian has been included in any possible swap-deal rumor concerning the Nerazzurri this summer or as a mean to get some cash to reinvest in players more in line with coach Antonio Conte’s needs.

The Calcio Parody: The Juventus and Suarez Passport-Gate

From The Cult of Calcio Studios in Amsterdam, it's time for the second episode of Calcio Parody. After miraculously avoiding cancellation from the very first episode, it's time to uncover some exclusive CoC footage from Luis Suarez' interview with the Italian citizenship committee as the Uruguayan seeks an Italian passport in order to seal his move to Juventus. 
We proudly present our first ever episode (and possibly the last) of The Calcio Parody, your home for all the latest spicy news in Italian football

The Calcio Parody: Diawara’s Birthday and a Pirlo – Paratici Talk

We proudly present you our first ever episode (and possibly the last) of The Calcio Parody, your home for all the latest spicy news in Italian football. From interviews with your favorite Serie A stars, managers, and presidents, to some delicious exclusive footage never seen before, we uncover all the stories in a way that the so-called "experts" can only dream of.