Tag: Serie A

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

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.
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Maurizio Sarri and Juventus: A Relationship That Never Worked

Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020
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.
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“Still Not Enough” – Juventus Must Let Sarri Go This Summer

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.
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Inter Close In On Second Place After Strong Napoli Victory

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.
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Juventus Crowned Champions With Easy Win Over Sampdoria

Italian Football, Juventus, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020
For a nine consecutive season, Juventus have been crowned the Serie A Champions as they beat Sampdoria 2-0 last night at the Allianz Stadium. Maurizio Sarri's side weren't their best on the night however. The 2-0 scoreline might give a more comfortable account of the evening, on which Cristiano Ronaldo was of course the man to get things underway.
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Pioli’s Extension Is Good News For Milan But Shows One Problem

AC Milan, Calciomercato, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market One comment
It's indeed been a roller-coaster over the past 24 hours for Milan and company. It looked more than likely Ralf Rangnick would join at the end of the season but for a late turn-around at the eleventh hour. Meaning, Stefano Pioli gets to continue his adventure at the helm of affairs for another two years. What does this decision mean for Milan?
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Five Things First: Top Stories From Serie A Round 33

Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020
In the latest round of the Italian top-flight, Juventus moved one step closer to the Scudetto despite failing to win for the third time in a row. Inter maintained their second spot in the table as they put four past desperate SPAL, reducing their gap from the Bianconeri to six points only. Atalanta crushed Brescia in a classic regional derby to pass Lazio in the ranking.
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Sassuolo Unlucky To Leave With Just a Point Against Juventus

Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020
Juventus were lucky to salvage a point after Sassuolo kept on coming from behind in their 3-3 clash in Serie A on Wednesday night, as Juve open up a seven point gap at the top of the table. On what was supposed to be a routine win, the Bianconeri realized that their job is far from done as Sassuolo have shown the rest of the league Juve's flaws.
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Temples of The Cult: Sassuolo’s Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia

Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Temples of The Cult
The Mapei Stadium, also known as Città del Tricolore, is considered the first "modern" stadium in Italian football. Despite being only 25 years old, it has seen multiple teams, names, owners, a bankruptcy, and even European competition matches. Located in Reggio Emilia, it is currently owned by Sassuolo and hosts the Neroverdi's games in Serie A.
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Five Things First: Top Stories From Serie A Round 32

Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020
Round 32 of Serie A saw Juventus coming pretty close to losing their second game in a row before Cristiano Ronaldo sorted things out from the penalty spot to deny Atalanta a joy. Gian Piero Gasperini's boys thus failed their assault to the second spot in the table, which was rather conquered by Inter as the Nerazzurri beat Torino in the last round fixture on Monday night. 
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Sunday Napoli – Milan Stalemate Favors Roma in Europa League Run

AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020
Sunday night game at San Paolo Stadium between Napoli and Milan ended in a 2-2 tie which delighted the virtual attendance but was of little help to both clubs – who are still in contention for a Europa League spot next season. Goals by Theo Hernandez, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Dries Mertens, and Frank Kessié wrapped a spectacular game which, however, mostly favored Roma.
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