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Champions League Preview: Atalanta vs Celtic – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Celtic Glasgow, Champions League, International Football, Serie A Leave a comment

Back to Bergamo for their latest UEFA Champions League assignment, Atalanta seek to justify their strong favoritism against Celtic. Wednesday's showdown at the Gewiss Stadium finds two teams in conflicting spirits pursuing an all-important three points.

As Serie A is about to start a busy stretch, it’s time to put a pin on the summer session and take stock of the most glaring flops and the biggest bargains.

The Three Worst and Best Deals of the Summer in Serie A

October 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Como, Empoli, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Torino, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Just as Serie A is about to embark on a busy stretch that could shape up the rest of the season, it’s time to put a pin on the summer session and take stock of the most glaring flops and the biggest bargains.

Nations League Preview: Italy vs Israel – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 13, 2024 Marko Vrakela International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Amends for a midweek heartbreak against Belgium are at the forefront of Luciano Spalletti's mind as Italy take on Israel on Monday. Gli Azzurri bid to fortify their position at the top of their 2024/25 UEFA Nations League group against the section's lowest-ranked nation at Udinese's Bluenergy Stadium.

The truth is in the middle for Italy between the disgusting display against Switzerland 16 of Euro 2024 and the glitzy performances versus France.

Luciano Spalletti Blasts Self-Destructive Italy After Belgium Stalemate

October 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela Belgium, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti addressed the media following a stomach-wrenching 2-2 home draw against Belgium. Gli Azzurri threw away a two-goal cushion to drop points for the first time in the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League cycle.

How Italy Could Line Up In High-Stakes Fixture Against Belgium

October 10, 2024 Marko Vrakela Belgium, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Italy enjoyed a dream start to their fourth consecutive UEFA Nations League campaign with back-to-back wins last month. Luciano Spalletti's lads return to action on Thursday with a mouth-watering home clash against Belgium.

Nations League Preview: Italy vs Belgium – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Belgium, International Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Stadio Olimpico hosts a pinnacle of European football as Italy and Belgium renew hostilities in their latest 2024/25 UEFA Nations League outing. Thursday's clash in the Italian capital is a decent opportunity for Gli Azzurri to consolidate their return to prominence following a lackluster EURO 2024 campaign.

Atalanta Star Makes History Against Genoa

October 6, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Mateo Retegui has gone from strength to strength at the beginning of his Atalanta career, soaking up the limelight as the team's headline performer. The former Genoa center-forward bagged his first-ever Serie A hat-trick in La Dea's 5-1 thrashing of Alberto Gilardino's side on Saturday evening.

Gian Piero Gasperini was delighted for defeating Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of the Europa League Round of 16, but also attacked the League.

Atalanta Boss Worried Desite Achieving Flattering Milestone in Genoa Win

October 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is afraid the upcoming international break could knock his 'improving' squad off their perch. La Dea followed up a 3-0 UEFA Champions League humbling of Shakhtar Donetsk with a comprehensive 5-1 Serie A victory against Genoa on Saturday.

Serie A Preview: Atalanta vs Como – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

September 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Como, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Gewiss Stadium sets the stage for the first Serie A meeting between resurgent Atalanta and newly-promoted Como since May 2003. The opposing teams enter Monday's showdown in Bergamo with contrasting spirits.

Gian Piero Gasperini responded to the accusations about his coaching style and dished on Genoa ahead of the meeting with his former club.

Gasperini Regrets Missed Penalty but Lauds Atalanta Display Against Arsenal

September 20, 2024 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Atalanta, Champions League, International Football, Serie A

Atalanta spurned a golden chance to kick off their first Champions League campaign since 2021/22 on the front foot. Mateo Retegui fluffed his lines from the spot as Arsenal left the Gewiss Stadium unscathed, holding Gian Piero Gasperini's side to a 0-0 draw.

Preview: Inter vs Atalanta – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

August 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 One comment

Inter and Atalanta renew hostilities on Friday as the two teams lock horns at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in a mouth-watering Serie A showdown.

Genoa couldn't have hoped for a more challenging task at the start of their second consecutive Serie A campaign than a home clash against holders Inter

Preview: Genoa vs Inter – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

August 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Genoa couldn't have hoped for a more challenging task at the start of their second consecutive Serie A campaign than a home clash against reigning holders Inter. Saturday's clash at Stadio Luigi Ferraris gets the 2024/25 league season in Italy underway, with the visitors seeking a winning start to their Scudetto defense.

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