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Inter Coach Inzaghi Becomes the King of the Supercoppa

January 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Supercoppa

Simone Inzaghi and Inter confirmed their Supercoppa prowess in Riyadh on Monday night. The Nerazzurri took home their third victory in a row, matching Milan’s record from 1992 to 1995. No team has ever done it four straight times.

Lazio star Luis Alberto stated to have cleared the air with coach Maurizio Sarri after the two were reportedly at loggerheads for a prolonged stretch.

Lazio Player Ratings vs Inter: A Ruinous Showing in Riyadh

January 19, 2024 Davide Kociu Inter, Italian Football, Lazio, Player Ratings, Saudi Arabia, Supercoppa

The second Supercoppa semi-final took place tonight with Lazio and Inter vying to join Napoli in the final on Monday.

The gestation of the Supercoppa Italiana has taken longer than usual this year, but the League and the four teams involved have concurred with Saudi Arabia.

Serie A Finalizes Schedule for Saudi Supercoppa at Last

December 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Serie A

The gestation of the Supercoppa Italiana has taken longer than usual this year, but the League and the four teams involved have come to an understanding with Saudi Arabia, which previously asked to move the dates, and reportedly did it again recently. The League will formally announce the tweaks soon.

Serie A announced that the next edition of the Supercoppa Italian will be postponed from its original dates following a request from Saudi Arabia.

Napoli and Fiorentina Menace Boycotting Supercoppa

October 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Supercoppa

Serie A announced that the next edition of the Supercoppa Italian will be postponed from its original dates following a request from Saudi Arabia. It’ll take place from January 21st to 25th, affecting two matchdays. Napoli and Fiorentina threaten to boycott it because of the busy schedule.

Inter punched their tickets to the Coppa Italia final by besting Juventus one-nil Wednesday night, prevailing two-one on aggregate.

Inter Attain First-Time Feat versus Juventus in Coppa

April 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Coppa Italia, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Inter punched their tickets to the Coppa Italia final by besting Juventus one-nil Wednesday night, prevailing two-one on aggregate after the initial draw at the Stadium a few weeks back. It’s a historic achievement for the Nerazzurri. They had never managed to eliminate their archrivals at this point of the domestic competition.

Serie A Approves Long-Gestated Supercoppa Format Change

March 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Super Cup

The Supercoppa will become a final four starting in 2024. The Serie A assembly greenlit the format change Monday. The next two editions will take place in Saudi Arabia. The Scudetto and the Coppa Italia winners will be joined by the league’s runner-ups and the cup finalists.

Italy was awarded the joint organization of the 2032 European Championship along with Turkey, but it had the chance to host the 2030 World Cup too.

Italian Football Leaders Clash over Playing in Saudi Arabia

January 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Super Cup

The divide at the top of Italian football became manifest over the Supercoppa taking place in Riyadh. The president of the federation, Gabriele Gravina opposes holding the match abroad, while Serie A head Lorenzo Casini retorted with a jab and confirmed the buzz about switching the format.

Serie A Files List of Proposals to Tweak VAR and More

December 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Serie A has compiled a list of potential reforms to submit to FIGC, the Italian Football Association. The League asked to rubber stamp the introduction of the semi-automatic offside, which is already live in the Champions League and the World Cup. It should begin to operate in the Peninsula in January.

Serie A has gotten a sizeable offer from Saudi Arabia to host the Supercoppa for the next six years. The counterpart demanded a format change.

Serie A Receives Large Proposal to Modify Supercoppa

September 19, 2022 Enrico Passarella Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Super Cup

Serie A has gotten a sizeable offer from Saudi Arabia to host the Supercoppa for the next six years. The counterpart demanded a format change to make it to a final four. Inter and Milan will square off in Riyad on January 18th. It will be the third edition in such country.

Massimiliano Allegri and Simone Inzaghi sat down with the press to preview Wednesday's Supercoppa, updating on the fitness of their sides.

Allegri and Inzaghi Gear Up for Upcoming Supercoppa

January 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Massimiliano Allegri and Simone Inzaghi sat down with the press to address the Supercoppa. The Juventus coach updated on the fitness of his squad and indicated that they plan to stand pat despite losing Federico Chiesa. The Inter gaffer commented return of president Steven Zhang to Italy.

Federico Chiesa is headed for surgery and a lengthy rehab. Juventus confirmed today that he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Federico Chiesa Out for the Season Due to Major Knee Injury

January 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Federico Chiesa is headed for surgery and a lengthy rehab. Juventus confirmed today that he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Considering the standard five-to-six-month timetable and the club’s cautious approach to injuries, he will most likely sit out the remainder of the campaign.

The Supercoppa between Inter and Juventus will take place as scheduled on January 12th. The Serie A council turned down the proposal to postpone it.

Inter and Juventus Request to Move Supercoppa Gets Denied

January 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Supercoppa between Inter and Juventus will take place as scheduled on January 12th. The Serie A council turned down the proposal to postpone it. The League remains strongly averse to moving games. The two sides requested it because of the recent reduction of the capacity of stadiums.

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