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Here’s What Roma New Owner Dan Friedkin Will Have To Deal With

August 17, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

On Monday afternoon at 3.30 PM, the curtain fell on James Pallotta’s age as Roma president as Dan Friedkin and his son Ryan closed the deal to take ownership of the Giallorossi. The Friedkins have a tough job ahead with regard to reconnecting Roma with their disillusioned supporters who are just out of yet another disappointing season.

Superior Sevilla Side Pushes Roma Out of Europa League

August 6, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups, Italian Football, Roma

Roma's new president Dan Friedkin was surely hoping for a different start for his adventure in charge of the Roman Wolves. Instead, his first game as Giallorossi chairman in pectore ended in a bad loss to Sevilla on neutral turf at the MSV Arena in Duisburg. Sevilla put two past the Giallorossi with Sergio Reguilon and Youssef En-Nesiry.

The Eight-Year Journey of James Pallotta at Roma

August 6, 2020 Abdullah Bashiti Italian Football, Portraits, Presidential Portraits, Roma, Serie A

James Pallotta has officially sold Roma to fellow American billionaire Dan Friedkin, for a reported fee of around 600 million euro. Pallotta's eight-year stay in the Eternal City will be remembered as having had some really enjoyable phases, most notably the Barcelona Champions League comeback, but will also be remembered as being trophy-less.

Five Things First: Top Stories From Serie A Round 30

July 5, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Serie A Round 30 was split between two days only, with eight games played on Sunday after a Saturday appetizer featuring the Derby of Turin and an interesting Lazio-Milan battle. Stefano Pioli’s Rossoneri savagely dented Lazio’s title ambitions by finding the back of the net three times while Juventus easily saw off their city rivals to place a strong claim on the Scudetto.

“Bold and Risky” Arrival Could Make or Break Fiorentina Next Year

July 5, 2020 Kolade Daniel Fiorentina, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

In what literally came out of nowhere, Daniele De Rossi is set to be appointed as Fiorentina manager next season. In terms of unexpected piece of news from Serie A, this one is the most interesting of the week. What would De Rossi exactly bring to the Viola? For a man who literally has no coaching experience whatsoever, it looks like a bold move.

Five Things First: Top Stories From Serie A Round 29

July 3, 2020 Luke Phelps Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Round 29 of the 2019-20 Serie A season saw plenty of goals and plenty of action at either end of the table. Juventus managed to open up a four-point lead at the top of the table with their win at Genoa. Elsewhere, Sampdoria claimed an important win against fellow strugglers Lecce, with wins also for Lazio, Sassuolo, Verona, and Udinese.

Serie A Transfer Round-Up: The Latest Stories From The Past Week

June 14, 2020 Kolade Daniel AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Juventus, Roma, Torino, Transfer Market

Serie A is back again after months of inactivity and we can expect a lot to go down over the next few weeks. The season is set to be completed properly and following that, the transfer window will be wide open. Some stories have been growing already so let's take a look at the recent top transfer rumors, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gonzalo Higuain's future.

A Pulse-Check On The Serie A Top Teams Before Restart

May 31, 2020 Kolade Daniel AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

In less than a month, the Serie A is set to welcome it's doors open for action once again. There might have been no action on the pitch for the last two months but a lot has gone down regardless. So let's take a look at the top Serie A sides and their major activities while football was forced to stop, with a special focus on the rumored transfer market deals.

On Her Majesty’s Service: Gianluca Festa’s Hard-Hitting Days

April 29, 2020 Luke Phelps England, Italian Football, On Her Majesty's Service, Premier League

The North East of England has never been a hot-spot for incoming European footballers, but Gianluca Festa broke the mold when he joined Middlesbrough in 1997. Festa was an iconic Premier League player, renowned for his hard-hitting, no-nonsense style of defending, and also for his goal-scoring touch. A player who Boro fans will associate with their "glory days."

On Her Majesty’s Service: Alberto Aquilani’s Liverpool Missed Chance

April 14, 2020 Luke Phelps England, Liverpool, On Her Majesty's Service, Premier League 3 comments

Liverpool had some forgettable Italian names in their ranks - Mario Balotelli, Andrea Dossena, and Fabio Borini to name a few. They all disappointed during their spell at the club and would move on without leaving any lasting legacy. But none joined with as much expectation surrounding them as Alberto Aquilani, and none endured as torrid a time at Anfield as he did.

Temples of The Cult: The Stadio Olimpico In Rome

April 11, 2020 Thomas Salvatori Italian Football, Lazio, Olimpico Roma, Roma, Serie A, Temples of The Cult

When we think of Rome, the first things that come to mind are the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the thousands of vestiges from the Roman Empire. But, when a football fan thinks of Rome, her mind cannot but go to the "other coliseum," the stage where one of the fiercest Serie A derbies is staged: The Stadio Olimpico.

Rugani Positive For Coronavirus, Juve and Inter Quarantined

March 11, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Brescia, Cagliari, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Lecce, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Spal, Torino, Udinese

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani tested positive for the COVID-19, the disease generated by the much-famed coronavirus. Rugani is the first player from a Serie A club to be infected. Juventus and Inter issued stataments announcing that their players and staff will likely need to undergo quarantine, casting further doubts on the prosecution of their football season.

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