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The Top 10 Reasons To Follow The New Serie A Season

September 17, 2020 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Crotone, FIGC, Fiorentina, Genoa, Gonzalo Higuain, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Transfer Market

Fans of Italian football are thrilled to finally kick off the action on the pitch once again, as the new Serie A season is about to start in the next coming days. Although calcio fanatics don't really need any new excuse to follow their favorite league, here are the 10 top reasons why every football fan around the world should try to get himself a little taste of the Italian game.

…and Tonali Asked Gattuso: “Can I Take Your Shirt Number at Milan?”

September 9, 2020 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

As it turns out, Gennaro Gattuso was the childhood idol of Sandro Tonali as the by-now-former Brescia playmaker started to make his way into the world of football. And now that Tonali is officially a Milan player he will inherit the iconic number 8 jersey of Gattuso. The fun thing is, Tonali called the current Napoli coach and asked him for his permission to do so.

Brescia golden-boy Sandro Tonali will end up on the red and black side of Milan as the Rossoneri won one of the hottest transfer battles of the summer.

Milan Ready To Sign Sandro Tonali: Where Will He Fit in Pioli’s Plans?

September 2, 2020 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

For the last several months, Sandro Tonali has been repeatedly tipped to join Inter with some sources claiming a deal had been reached between the Club and the player. And yet the Brescia golden-boy ends up at the red and black side of the city as Milan win one of the hottest transfer battles of the summer. So, what should the Rossoneri fans expect from their newest signing?

“Enthusiasm and Sacrifice”: Here’s Andrea Pirlo Brand-New Juventus

August 25, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Andrea Pirlo’s journey as Juventus coach officially started today as he met the media for the first time in his introduction press conference. Pirlo dropped some hints about his football credo, stressing many times the importance of sacrifice and enthusiasm in his vision. The coach also discussed the future of Gonzalo Higuain, confirming that the Argentine will leave Juve.

It’s Pirlo’s Juventus Again: Will Agnelli’s Personal Gamble Pay Off?

August 19, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

President Andrea Agnelli is taking a personal gamble in handing Andrea Pirlo the job of Juventus head coach. But can the inexperienced young coach excel in his first managerial gig and succeed where a number of elite managers failed? What should the Bianconeri fans expect from this surprising appointment and how will Pirlo make Juventus play?

“We Had Already Decided”- Paratici Explains Sarri Dismissal

August 9, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Juventus' Chief Football Officer Fabio Paratici took some time to comment on yesterday's shocking news and the process that brought the Bianconeri's management to give Maurizio Sarri the boot after just one year of contract, basically confirming that the decision of dismissing him was taken before the Champions League game with Lyon.

Juventus Act Fast and Bold as Andrea Pirlo Is Appointed Coach

August 8, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

With what was surely a fast and bold move, Juventus appointed Andrea Pirlo as their new coach until 2022. The 41-year-old former Milan and Juventus playmaker had just been chosen as the new manager of the Juventus U-23 side no longer than 10 days ago, but was now offered the head coach role despite having no previous managerial experience.

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