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On May 29, 2004, Palermo welcomed Triestina to La Favorita, knowing that a win would seal their promotion to Serie A after 31 years

Today in Serie A – May 29, 2004: Palermo Returned to Serie A After 31 Years!

May 29, 2025 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, On This Day, Palermo, Serie A 3 comments

The last time Palermo had featured in Serie A, TV broadcasting was still in black and white - so, nobody could enjoy the Sicilians' unique pink jerseys. On May 29, 2004, Palermo welcomed Triestina to La Favorita, knowing that a win would seal their promotion to the top-flight after 31 years.

The deal needed an extra day to be completed in all its elements, but Napoli are indeed signing Scott McTominay from Manchester United.

Napoli Manager Puts Trust in Summer Signing’s Scoring Capacities

September 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

It's no secret that Napoli manager Antonio Conte keeps Scott McTominay in high regard. After all, he gave up his favorite 3-5-2 set-up to accommodate the former Manchester United ace in a new-look 4-3-3.

Napoli have been pursuing Billy Gilmour for a couple of weeks at this point and believe their chase will be successful in short order.

Napoli Boss Heaps Praise on Summer Signing After Palermo Rout

September 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Coppa Italia, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has praised Scottish midfielder Billy Gilmour following a dominant 5-0 Coppa Italia win against Palermo. After a nerve-shredding win against Modena in the opening round, the Partenopei picked another Serie B outfit apart to progress into the next stage.

Milan will likely finish January without a new defender, but they are loaning out one of their own, Marco Pellegrino. He's headed to Salernitana.

Milan Sending a Pair of Young Talents Out on Loan

February 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Palermo, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie B, Transfer Market

Milan will likely finish January without a new defender, but they are loaning out one of their own, Marco Pellegrino. He's headed to Salernitana. The two teams had to contact FIFA for the deal to go through due to a clerical mistake,

Ex-Roma forward Pastore has revealed Milan as the Italian club he would have preferred playing for, despite his three-season stint with the Giallorossi.

Ex-Roma Forward Pastore Reveals Failed Milan Dream

October 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Argentina, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Former Roma forward Javier Pastore has revealed Milan as the Italian club he would actually have preferred playing for, despite his three-season stint with the Giallorossi. Pastore transferred from Palermo to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2011 but disclosed he would have rather chosen Milan.

Milan, Turin and Rome are expected to fill three of the five slots for Euro 2032, but it will a while for the other cities' projects to take shape.

Abodi Urges Modernization of Facilities Ahead of EURO 2032

October 16, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Bologna, Cagliari, Euro 2032, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Palermo, Parma, Roma, Serie A

Milan, Turin and Rome are expected to fill in three of the five slots available for Italy, but it will take a while for stadiums in other cities such as Cagliari, Parma, Bologna, Palermo and Verona to take shape, although a couple of them have already accelerated works.

Juventus bolstered their Next Gen squad and tried to get Abdoulaye Kamara from Borussia Dortmund as well but were rebuffed.

Juventus Retain Interest in Borussia Dortmund Starlet

September 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus didn’t make many moves as far as their first team is concerned but signed a few youngsters to bolster their Next Gen squad and tried to get Abdoulaye Kamara from Borussia Dortmund too, but the Bundesliga outfit rebuffed them. The Bianconeri remain keen on the young midfielder.

Ternana's Niccolò Corrado, who is an Inter academy product, has emerged on the radars of several top-flight Italian clubs, including Torino and Genoa.

From Palermo to Genoa, Inter Prodigy Finds Himself in Demand

August 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Palermo, Salernitana, Sassuolo, Serie A, Ternana, Transfer Market

Ternana fullback Niccolò Corrado, who is a product of Inter’s Primavera system, has emerged on the radars of several top-flight Italian clubs. Having joined the Rossoverdi last summer, Corrado shone bright in 2022/23, registering 37 uninterrupted appearances for the club. He is now wanted by a plethora of clubs.

SPAL midfielder Matteo Prati was inches away from sealing the deal with Serie B outfit Palermo but has instead rejected the Rosanero to join Cagliari.

Italy U20 Starlet Prati Rejects Palermo to Make Serie A Move

August 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Cagliari, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Palermo, Serie A, Spal, Transfer Market

SPAL midfielder Matteo Prati was inches away from sealing the deal with Serie B outfit Palermo but has instead rejected the Rosanero in a bid to materialize his plans of developing in the top flight. Newly-promoted Cagliari are now in pole position to sign Prati from SPAL.

Palermo Set to Beat Serie A Sides for Italy U20 Prodigy Prati

August 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Palermo, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spal, Transfer Market

SPAL’s Matteo Prati is a midfielder in demand, with no less than four clubs interested in signing him, including three from the top tier. However, it is Palermo from Serie B who look likely to bag his signature despite advanced links with Sassuolo, which wish for another young addition to their midfield.

Leonardo Bonucci has been shown the door by Juventus, but, as he previously stated, he’s determined to win back the coach and the management.

Bonucci Agent Scoffs at Some of the Recent Murmurs

July 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Palermo, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Leonardo Bonucci has been shown the door by Juventus, but, as he previously stated, he’s determined to win back the coach and the management, who would instead like to lean on younger and less expensive players salary-wise. His agent Alessandro Lucci dished on the topic.

The Italian Football Federation, FIGC has officially submitted the dossier for Italy to host the 2032 edition of the renowned continental tournament.

Italy Submit Official Dossier to Host UEFA Euro 2032

April 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Italy is now a strong contender to host UEFA Euro 2032. The Italian Football Federation, FIGC, has officially submitted the dossier for its candidacy for the 2032 edition of the renowned continental tournament. Eleven footballing cities across the Peninsula have been taken into consideration for the event.

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