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Lautaro Martinez has set his sights on some glitzy team objectives after finishing lower than expected in the Balloon d’Or voting.

Inter Player Ratings vs Monterrey: Lautaro Spares Nerazzurri Blushes

June 18, 2025 Marko Vrakela FIFA Club World Cup, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A One comment

Inter commenced their FIFA World Cup campaign with a middling 1-1 draw against Liga MX powerhouse Monterrey. The Serie A runners-up dominated possession and created the better chances but failed to convert their superiority into a winning start.

Scott McTominay will be ready to roll as Napoli will face Empoli on Monday. The knocks he picked up versus Bologna won’t sideline him.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Parma: Lukaku and Raspadori Fire Blank

May 18, 2025 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Parma, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Napoli wasted a glorious chance to clinch their second Scudetto in three years as Parma held them to a scoreless draw at Stadio Ennio Tardini. Cristian Chivu's team did Inter a favor by taking the Serie A title race into the final weekend.

Khephren Thuram celebrates his goal with his Juventus teammates

Juventus Player Ratings vs Bologna: Early Thuram Strike Only Worth One Point

May 4, 2025 Michel Sakr Bologna, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A

Khephren Thuram stunned the Renato Dall'Ara crowds by scoring an early opener, but Remo Freuler pulled off an equalizer in the second period. Both clubs had their chances to win the contest, but the scoreline remained intact. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who settled for a 1-1 draw against their direct Champions League foes, Bologna.

Fiorentina wasted little time to find a new coach after a mutual split with Vincenzo Italiano, as they quickly came to terms with Raffaele Palladino.

Player Ratings: Betis 2-1 Fiorentina – Ranieri Keeps La Viola Alive

May 2, 2025 Marko Vrakela Conference League, Fiorentina, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Fiorentina suffered a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final tie on Thursday night. Raffaele Palladino's side recovered from a two-goal deficit to secure a fighting chance in the return fixture.

Inter are reeling after the rough loss versus Milan in the return leg of the Coppa Italia Derby and the costly slip-up versus Bologna.

Player Ratings: Barcelona 3-3 Inter – Dumfries Is Force of Nature

April 30, 2025 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Inter and Barcelona threw a spectacle at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in the first leg of their blockbuster Champions League semi-final tie. Simone Inzaghi's side held runaway La Liga leaders to a goal-glutted 3-3 draw to keep their hopes of securing a second appearance in the grand final in three years firmly alive.

Scott McTominay is pleased with how things are going at Napoli so far. The former Manchester United stalwart has quickly become a regular.

Player Ratings: Napoli 2-0 Torino – McTominay Unstoppable

April 27, 2025 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino

Napoli steamrolled past mid-table Torino to go three points clear of defending Serie A champions Inter at the table's summit. Antonio Conte's high-flying side cruised to a 2-0 victory at Stadio Diego Maradona to get closer to a second Scudetto in three years.

Igor Tudor angry with the referee after sending off Kenan Yildiz in Juventus vs Parma clash

Juventus Player Ratings vs Monza: Bianconeri Survive Yildiz Madness

April 27, 2025 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Player Ratings, Serie A

Just before half-time, Kenan Yildiz got himself sent off by elbowing Alessandro Bianco in an off-the-ball incident, but the Bianconeri managed to maintain their two-goal cushion despite their numerical disadvantage. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who secured a timely 2-0 over their visitors Monza.

Milan are closing in on three renewals, Mike Maignan, Tijjani Reijnders, and Christian Pulisic, and are making strides for Theo Hernandez.

Milan Player Ratings vs Venezia: Pulisic Inspires Scrappy Win

April 27, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Venezia

Milan eked out a 2-0 victory against relegation-battling Venezia to temporarily close the gap on Serie A top six. Sergio Conceicao's side suffered a lot at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo but took home all three points.

Inter midfielder Kristjan Asllani and Milan striker Luka Jovic fighting for the ball

Inter Player Ratings vs Milan: Nerazzurri’s Treble Dream Ends in Coppa Italia Humbling

April 23, 2025 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Coppa Italia, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

The two sides had settled for a 1-1 draw in the first leg, but Sergio Conceicao's men were far more clinical in the decisive second contest, prevailing by three unanswered goals. So here are our player ratings for Inter, whose Treble dream came crashing down following a heavy defeat at the hands of Milan.

Sergio Conceiçao could go for a big swing as Milan take on Udinese and switch to a three-man defense. The previous experiments didn't last.

Milan Player Ratings vs Atalanta: Apathetic Rossoneri Slip Again

April 20, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Atalanta, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 One comment

A forgettable Serie A campaign went from bad to worse for Milan as Atalanta won a maiden meeting between the sides on Easter Sunday. Ederson's free header in the second half inspired Gian Piero Gasperini's charges to their first league victory at the San Siro since January 2021.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Monza: McTominay Activates Hero Mode

April 19, 2025 Marko Vrakela Italian Football, Monza, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Scott McTominay soaked up the limelight as tonight's 'Man of the Match' as Napoli squeezed past relegation-bound Monza at Stadio Brianteo. The Scottish ace slotted home a towering header to draw the Partenopei level with Inter at the top of the Serie A table.

Inter have struggled out of the gate but aren’t panicking about the early results. They believe most of their problems stem from the summer preparation.

Inter Player Ratings vs Bayern Munich: El Toro Leads By Example

April 16, 2025 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Inter had to survive a late drama to overcome Bayern Munich in a heavyweight Champions League quarter-final tie. Simone Inzaghi's side pulled off a nerve-shredding 2-2 draw at the San Siro to reach the semi-finals as 4-3 aggregate winners.

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