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The Cult of Calcio looks back at the Lazio 2019-2020 season and what could have been if not for COVID-19’s postponement of European football

Lazio 2019-2020: A Lost Scudetto Dream Amidst a Pandemic

March 19, 2022 Dima Gambino Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tactical Trends

Lazio may be amongst Italy’s most decorated and historic football clubs, but the Biancocelesti have lost their hold on Italian football in the last decade. The Cult of Calcio looks back at Lazio’s 2019-20 season and what could have been if not for COVID-19’s postponement of European football.

Who Is Sergio Reguilon and Why May Napoli Need Him?

August 17, 2020 Michel Sakr Calciomercato, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Napoli have reportedly set their eyes on Sevilla's left-back Sergio Reguilon. But who is this Real Madrid home-grown left back who has been recently stealing the international stage with his excellent Europa League performances and what good could he do to Gennaro Gattuso's Partenopei? Napoli must act quick as Reguilon seems to be on many clubs' radar.

Juventus Considering To Put Paulo Dybala Up For Sale

August 13, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Will Paulo Dybala still be a Juventus player next season? According to Turin-based sports daily Tuttosport, the Bianconeri's entourage are not completely sure about renewing the contract of the 26-year-old La Joya and are considering to place him on the market - with clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester City keen on making a move to secure his services.

Ronaldo Should Really Consider Leaving Juventus This Summer

August 11, 2020 Kolade Daniel Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

You've probably heard the whisper by now. Cristiano Ronaldo is "considering" a move to PSG this summer. It's easy to disregard this piece of news and take it as media reaction to Juve bowing out of the Champions League. Whether or not there is anything concrete to those rumors, a closer look suggests it might not be out of place for CR7 to look elsewhere.

“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.

Maurizio Sarri and Juventus – A Relationship That Never Worked

August 8, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020 3 comments

They never really seemed to fit each other, Maurizio Sarri and Juventus. And the former Napoli and Chelsea Comandante’s adventure at the helm of the Bianconeri ended today as the Turin club announced his sacking. Sarri leaves after just one season where he conquered a Scudetto but failed to win any other trophy and, moreover, his supporters and management’s hearts.

Lecce Thriller Ends In Relegation As Genoa Cruise Past Verona

August 3, 2020 Luke Phelps Genoa, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Despite Lecce's best efforts in their 4-3 defeat at home to Parma, a 3-0 win for Genoa at home to Verona saw Lecce relegated on the final day of the Serie A season. The fates of SPAL and Brescia have long been confirmed but going into the final round of Serie A fixtures there was just a single point separating Genoa and Lecce.

Victor Osimhen’s Journey From Lagos To The Napoli Big Stage

August 1, 2020 Kolade Daniel Calciomercato, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Napoli announced the signing of Victor Osimhen from Lille. The fee is believed to be in the region of €60M and the Nigerian joins in a five-year deal. Make no mistake about it, that price is a bargain for his qualities and the Partenopei might have their hands on a potential world-beater. Osimhen’s story typifies the importance of hard work, belief, and good decisions.

Maurizio Sarri and Juventus: A Relationship That Never Worked

July 30, 2020 The Cult of Calcio Staff Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

“Still Not Enough” – Juventus Must Let Sarri Go This Summer

July 30, 2020 Kolade Daniel Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020 2 comments

Juventus were favorites to win the title and once again have secured yet another Scudetto for a ninth straight season. Just that this time, it was in unconvincing fashion. Maurizio Sarri was brought in to introduce flair and attacking impetus at the Bianconeri while winning football matches. It was time for Sarriball. But quite frankly that has not been the case.

Inter Close In On Second Place After Strong Napoli Victory

July 29, 2020 Luke Phelps Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020

Inter claimed a surprisingly comfortable 2-0 win over Napoli last night, thanks to goals from Danilo D'Ambrosio and Lautaro Martinez. The Nerazzurri have won back-to-back games and without conceding in their last two, placing them a point ahead of Atalanta and four ahead of Lazio (who have a game in hand) going into the final round of fixtures this weekend.

Tag: Serie A 2019-2020