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Few images are as representative of Italian football as that of Ronaldo dashing past Lazio goalie Luca Marchegiani in UEFA Cup Final of the 1997/98 season

Lazio vs Inter Throwback: Ronaldo and That Epic UEFA Cup Final

December 16, 2023 Matteo Carnevale Inter Milan, Lazio, Serie A, Throwback Thursday, UEFA Cup

Few images are as representative of Italian football in the 1990s as that of the Fenomeno Ronaldo Luis Nazario da Lima donning an iconic horizontal striped black and blue Inter jersey and dashing past Lazio goalie Luca Marchegiani at the Parc des Princes in the all-Italian UEFA Cup Final of the 1997/98 season.

Inter are eager to offload veteran striker Alexis Sanchez and are awaiting good offers, with Marseille, Villarreal, and surprisingly Napoli on his trail.

Inter Ace Alexis Sanchez Opens Up on His Childhood Idol

November 12, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A

Inter veteran Alexis Sanchez named his footballing idol in the build-up to his side's home encounter against promoted Serie A rivals Frosinone. Despite his relatively sparse playing time since returning to Giuseppe Meazza in the summer, the Chilean is a die-hard Nerazzurri, and worshiping the club's former star may have plenty to do with it.

If France win the golden trophy, they will become only the second team in history to win back-to-back World Cups, after Brazil’s triumphs in 1958 and 1962.

Ronaldo: “France Are Favorites But Watch Out for Argentina”

December 13, 2022 Akhil Fisher Argentina, Brazil, Croatia, France, World Cup, World Cup 2022

If France do go on to win the golden trophy, they will become only the second team in history to win back-to-back World Cups, after Brazil’s successive triumphs in 1958 and 1962.

2022 World Cup Group G contains five-time winners Brazil, 1954 hosts Switzerland, Dusan Vlahovic's Serbia and 1990 quarter-finalists Cameroon

2022 FIFA World Cup Preview and Predictions: Group G

November 17, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell Brazil, Cameroon, Serbia, Serie A, Switzerland, World Cup, World Cup 2022

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching and we are bringing you a preview of every group ahead of the tournament, offering an insight into each team, as well as predictions as to who will progress to the knockout rounds. Below, we preview Group G that contains five-time winners Brazil, 1954 hosts Switzerland, Dusan Vlahovic's Serbia and 1990 quarter-finalists Cameroon.

Stephen Guivarc'h is the France striker who won the World Cup 1998 title without scoring a single goal in the process. A true !World Cup One-Hit Wonder

World Cup One-Hit Wonders: Guivarc’h, the Goalless World Champ

November 14, 2022 Antonio Guarini Meanwhile In Moscow, Serie A, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Sometimes, you make it to history not because of what you did, but because of what you didn't do. The France squad that won World Cup 1998 featured strikers like Thierry Henry and David Trezeguet. Yet, their starting forward was Stéphane Guivarc'h. This World Cup One-Hit Wonder is a striker who won a world title without scoring a single goal.

Juventus and Massimiliano Allegri: It’s Sink or Swim Time

October 2, 2022 Ivan Prothero Bologna, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tactical Trends

Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus have endured a tough start to the season. They are currently sitting in 8th in the Serie A table and had the worst start to a Champions League campaign in their proud history with serious injury concerns.

Former Inter marksman Christian ‘Bobo’ Vieri thinks Lionel Messi has earned the title of being the greatest of all time, ahead of Maradona and Ronaldo.

Serie A Icon Places Messi Ahead of Maradona and Ronaldo

August 26, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Serie A

Former Inter marksman Christian ‘Bobo’ Vieri thinks Lionel Messi has earned the title of being the greatest forward of all time, ahead of legends such as Diego Maradona and Ronaldo Nazario: "I put Messi in front of everybody. You can disagree if you want."

Ronaldo spoke about his former team and the fray to win the Scudetto in an interview: "Inter, Juventus and Milan are the favorites."

Ronaldo Discusses Inter, Juventus and Lukaku Return

August 1, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Ronaldo spoke about his former team and the fray to win the next Scudetto: “Inter, Juventus and Milan are the favorites, but that’s just the alphabetical order. The real frontrunners will emerge at the end of the transfer market window."

Ronaldo Backs Dybala to Shine Under Mourinho at Roma

August 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Brazil icon Ronaldo believes Roma manager Jose Mourinho is the perfect coach to take Roma to the next level, especially by strengthening new signing Paulo Dybala’s prowess in the final-third.

Legendary Ronaldo Recalls Failed Milan Stint: “Incredible Experience Anyway”

April 13, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

By the time Ronaldo made it to Milan in 2006/07, he was nearing the end of his glittering career due recurring injuries hampering his progress.

No Serie A Players Left to Wear League Best Player Badges

February 9, 2022 Simone Castellano Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tottenham

Beginning with the 2019/20 season, the Serie A offered those chosen as the best players from the previous season the opportunity to take the field with a official recognition badge on their shirts. However, due to multiple circumstances, no representative will be showing the award-winner patch.

Calhanoglu once donned the red and black colors, but now a favorite among the Nerazzurri faithul, and playing a key role in eliminating Milan from the UCL.

Hakan Calhanoglu Etches Himself in Milan Derby History Books

November 8, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

Former Milan marksman Crespo is the only player before him to have scored as an Inter player against the Rossoneri in the 21st century.

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