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Giuntoli Ready to Bring More of His Men to Juventus

April 3, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus would be hardly blindsided by the departure of Giovanni Manna, who’s Napoli-bound, as Cristiano Giuntoli was setting the stage for the arrival of two close associates. The head of the first team will be the second young exec to depart.

Volpato has finally put an end to the discussion of which national team he would represent, with the dual-nationality playmaker set to represent Australia.

Sassuolo Starlet Volpato to Pass Over Chance to Star for Italy

October 19, 2023 Akhil Fisher Australia, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sassuolo forward Cristian Volpato has finally put an end to the discussion of which national team he would represent, with the dual-nationality playmaker set to represent Australia in the near future. He had earlier turned down the chance to star for Australia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, claiming he 'felt more Italian'.

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.

On November 11, 1995, Gianluigi Buffon shocked the world of football as he made his Serie A debut with Parma at 17, holding Milan onto a goalless draw

Parma vs Milan Throwback: Gianluigi Buffon, the Debut of a Legend

August 3, 2023 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Parma, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

On November 11, 1995, Parma received Fabio Capello’s seemingly invincible Milan. The Ducali's starting goalkeeper was injured, but rather than resorting to his designated backup, coach Nevio Scala decided to deploy an unknown 17-year-old boy. That's how the legend of Gianluigi Buffon was born.

Azzurri icon Buffon, widely recognized as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, retires at 45, following 28 years of service at the highest level.

Buffon Officially Retires at 45: “That’s All Folks, It Ends Here”

August 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Paris Saint Germain, Parma, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Azzurri icon, widely recognized as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, retires at 45, following 28 years of service where he racked more than 1000 appearances cumulatively for Italy, Parma, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus. The legendary shotstopper wrote a heartfelt farewell message to signal the end of his journey.

After the first rumors popped up a while back, Gianluigi Buffon appears to have made up his mind. He’s set to announce his retirement in the coming days.

Gianluigi Buffon Expected to Announce His Retirement

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

After the first rumors popped up a while back, Gianluigi Buffon appears to have made up his mind. He’s set to announce his retirement in the coming days. After long deliberations, he made the final call. His former teammates have already started to pay homage.

Empoli One Step Away from Signing Parisi Replacement

July 12, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Empoli have shortlisted Giuseppe Pezzella to arrive from Parma in the summer. Pezzella, who spent last season loan at Lecce, is reportedly liked by Paolo Zanetti, and could take the step up by permanently becoming part of his squad.

Buffon was one of the three players from the 2006 World Cup side who chose to stick with Juventus during Calciopoli, along with Del Piero and Camoranesi.

Serie A Icon Gianluigi Buffon Set to Retire from Football

July 2, 2023 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Parma, Serie A

One of the best goalkeepers in Serie A and football history, Gianluigi Buffon, is reportedly weighing up the prospect of hanging up his boots. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Parma shot-stopper is closer to retiring from professional football than extending his trophy-laden career.

Olympique Lyonnais have readied a two-year contract for Fabio Grosso, who impressed largely with Frosinone in recent seasons.

Grosso Bids Serie B Champions Frosinone Farewell

June 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Frosinone, Italian Football, Marseille, Parma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Transfer Market

Italy hero Fabio Grosso led Frosinone to a historic Serie B title win in 2022/23, beating Genoa by 7 points to the second-tier championship win. While many were expecting the 2006 World Cup winner to stay put with the Canarini, he has communicated to the club management that it will not be the case going forward.

Serie A will have a representative in all three European cups for the first time in nearly thirty years thanks to Inter, Roma, and Fiorentina.

Serie A Chasing Its Second-Ever Continental Grand Slam

May 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Europa League, European Conference League, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Parma, Sampdoria, Serie A

A Serie A representative in the Champions League final was certain considering Inter, Milan, and Napoli were on the same part of the bracket. Roma and Fiorentina moved past Bayer Leverkusen and Basel in the other two competitions. Therefore, an Italian team will compete for each of the three trophies.

Serie A clubs had ensured an Italian three-peat in European competition and the 1989/90 hat-trick marked the zenith of Italian club football

European Football Stories: The Serie A Unprecedented Three-Peat

April 24, 2023 Bikash Mohapatra AC Milan, Benfica, Champions League, Conference League, Europa League, European Conference League, European Cups, European Football Stories, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, La Liga, Maradona, Mourinho, Napoli, Olimpico Roma, Premier League, Real Madrid, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spain, Spanish Football, UEFA Cup

With the addition of the UECL last season, clubs in the various leagues across Europe once again have three continental competitions to look forward to. The possibility of three clubs from the same league/country making a clean sweep has once again arisen. It remains to be seen if Serie A' s unique three-peat of 1990 will witness a repeat in the coming years.

Inter are on the hunt for a teenage talent - Tughan Yildiz - from Turkey, but they are not the only club from Serie A interested in the 16-year-old.

Bursaspor Chief Reveals Inter and Roma Interest in Turkey Talent

March 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter are on the hunt to bolster their squad with a teenage talent from Turkey. As relayed by Bursaspor president Mehmet Zahid Yanar, the Nerazzurri are interested in Tughan Yildiz – a class of 2006 talent who has impressed top clubs keeping an eye out on him.

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