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Crespo Recalls Maldini and Zanetti Goodwill During his Milan Days

March 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Argentina, Inter, Inter Milan, Lazio, Parma, Serie A

He first moved to Parma and then to Lazio, before etching himself into the limelight with Inter. He also starred for city rivals Milan, albeit only for one season – 2004/05 – wherein he reinstated himself among the best strikers in the world

Gianluigi Buffon has no plans to retire anytime soon and extended his contract with Parma until 2024 when he will be 46. He has fared well this season.

Gianluigi Buffon Adds Another Year to Contract with Parma

February 28, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Parma, Serie A, Serie B, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Gianluigi Buffon has no plans to retire anytime soon and extended his contract with Parma until 2024 when he will be 46. He has appeared in 23 matches thus far this season, generally performing well. He is eyeing a spot in the World Cup roster in Qatar. The Ducali are long shots to be promoted, though.

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

Capital Gains Investigation on Juventus and More Clubs Concluded

February 22, 2022 Simone Castellano FIGC, Italian Football, Serie A

The Procura Federale of the Italian Football Association (FIGC) has concluded their first round of investigations on suspicious capital gains. There are a total of 11 clubs that received a notification from the Federal Prosecutor, 5 of which are from Serie A: Juventus, Napoli, Empoli, Genoa and Sampdoria.

Serie A teams often lament the state of their finances, but that has not prevented them from splurging in the transfer market.

UEFA Champions League Revenues: Juventus, Roma Outpocket Milan Giants

February 16, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Atalanta, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Champions League, European Cups, Fiorentina, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Napoli, Parma, Porto, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Udinese

La Gazzetta dello Sport have released the official figures for the highest revenue earning clubs in the UEFA Champions League since its inception in 1992.

Cagliari Among Clubs Interested in Signing Inter Youngster

December 10, 2021 Neelabhra Roy Brescia, Cagliari, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lecce, Monza, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Cagliari are reportedly interested in signing young Inter striker Martin Satriano.

Gianluigi Buffon went to bat for Juventus following the recent point deduction, raising questions about the nature of the punishment in an interview.

Buffon Reveals His Proudest Moment as Juventus Captain

September 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Parma, PSG, Serie A

Gianluigi Buffon opened up about his present and past in an interview: “I keep playing because I feel good. I still believe to be a strong goalkeeper and to be helpful to my teammates." The legend discussed the highlight of his time at Juventus, the PSG move and his future.

The Scouting App Legends: The Best Parma of All Time

September 3, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Italian Football, Parma, Serie A, The Scouting App

It may be hard to believe nowadays, but Parma were one of the dominant forces not just in Italy but across all Europe during the 1990s. Since they have been struggling with their finances during the 2000s and 2010s, it may be a distant memory for football fans that Parma were a force to be reckoned with in the previous decade.

Alessandro Nesta Visits Lazio to Study Sarriball

August 12, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Lazio, Serie A

2006 World Cup winner and cream of the crop Alessandro Nesta visited Lazio's training ground at Formello in order to learn from Maurizio Sarri.

Milan Eyeing Two Cheap Options to Serve as Theo Hernandez Backup

July 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan are looking to add a left-back with a limited investment. In the last few days, they have begun tracking Monaco’s Fodé Ballo-Touré and Parma’s Giuseppe Pezzella. The talks are more advanced with the former. However, the two sides have different ideas about the terms of the deal. The Rossoneri want to add him on loan with a €4M option to buy. The French club would rather insert an obligation to acquire him for at least €6M.

UPDATED: Juventus Legend Gianluigi Buffon Officially Returns to Parma

June 17, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Serie B, Transfer Market

Gianluigi Buffon will not leave Italy after all but still avoid facing Juventus next season, as he desires. The goalkeeper has joined Parma on a two-year deal. He turned proposals from Barcelona and Besiktas. The 43-year-old goalkeeper made his Serie A debut with the Ducali in 1995, when he was 17. He collected 168 appearances over five years, contributing to the historic 1998/1999 campaign when they won three trophies.

Juventus Legend Poised for Stunning Return Despite Barcelona Link

June 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Serie B, Transfer Market

Gianluigi Buffon may not leave Italy after all but still avoid facing Juventus next season, as he desires. The goalkeeper is in advanced talks to join Parma in Serie B on a two-year deal. He has received proposals from Barcelona, where he would the backup, and Besiktas. He is fascinated by the idea of returning to the Ducali. Buffon made his debut in Emilia in 1995 and contributed to three trophies during his time with the Gialloblù.

Atalanta Crush Drifting Parma to Put Pressure on Juventus and Milan

May 9, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Atalanta, Italian Football, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Atalanta brushed aside Parma in Serie A Round 35 to retain their second place in the league table, with a nice view on the Champions League. The Nerazzurri got the job done with a comfortable 2-5 win, courtesy of goals from Matteo Messina, Ruslan Malinovskyi, Luis Muriel (twice) and Aleksei Miranchuk.

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