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Cagliari vs Fiorentina Throwback: How the Viola Lost a Scudetto

January 22, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Cagliari, Fiorentina, Juventus, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

The true origin of the Juventus vs Fiorentina feud dates back to the 1981/82 campaign, when Juventus grabbed their 20th Italian Scudetto by snatching the title out of Fiorentina’s hands on the final lap. They did so thanks to…Cagliari, who held the Viola to a goalless draw in the last league round.

The Venezia comeback in 1998/99 started by winning a key battle against Empoli thanks to Alvaro Recoba’s exploits and a back-heel goal by Filippo Maniero

Venezia vs Empoli Throwback: The Recoba and Maniero Days in Venice

January 15, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Empoli, Napoli, Serie A, Throwback Thursday, Venezia

Despite appearing doomed from the get-go, Venezia managed to maintain their Serie A status in 1998/99 with a formidable run in the second half of the season. Their comeback started by winning a key battle against relegation contender Empoli in a dramatic fashion, thanks to Alvaro Recoba’s exploits and a spectacular back-heel goal by Filippo Maniero.

On December 4, 1983, Roma snatched a 2-2 tie at Juventus thanks to Roberto Pruzzo and a overhead kick he practiced on a movie set

Juventus vs Roma Throwback: Pruzzo’s Motion Picture Overhead

January 7, 2022 Andrea Salvarezza Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

Since the early ‘80s, the rivalry between Roma and Juventus has become the fieriest in Italian football. The games between the Giallorossi and the Bianconeri were often decisive to assign the Scudetto, and have always been vibrant and hard-fought.

The goal Ronaldinho scored to Napoli on November 11, 2008 might not have been his best one, but was terribly effective in helping Milan go top of the table

Milan vs Napoli Throwback: Ronaldinho Hits the Dance Floor

December 17, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

The football transfer market moves so fast that many might have forgotten that Ronaldinho spent a couple of seasons playing with Milan in Serie A. His goal to Napoli on November 11, 2008 might not have been his best one, but was terribly effective in helping the Rossoneri go top of the table.

Genoa vs Juventus Throwback: A Playoff for the UEFA Cup

December 4, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Genoa, Juventus, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

For one season only, the capital of Italian football was not Milan or Turin. The 1990/91 Serie A campaign is remembered as the season when both Genoa clubs went above and beyond. Genoa ended their remarkable run at home against Juventus in a game that turned into an authentic playoff to grab a spot in the UEFA Cup.

Even though they went head-to-head for the Scudetto on one occasion only, seeing Inter and Napoli face each other in the 1980s always meant a good show

Inter vs Napoli Throwback: When Maradona Bewitched San Siro

November 20, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Inter Milan, Napoli, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

Inter vs Napoli used to be a true Serie A classic in the second half of the 1980s. Although the two sides went head-to-head to conquer the Scudetto on one occasion only – the 1988-89 season – seeing the Nerazzurri and the Partenopei face each other in those days always meant a pretty good show.

Juventus vs Fiorentina Throwback: The Magic of Alex Del Piero

November 5, 2021 Andrea Salvarezza Fiorentina, Juventus, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

The rivalry between Juventus and Fiorentina is among the fiercest in Serie A and can you imagine a bigger pleasure for the Bianconeri fans that bouncing back from a two-goal deficit and grab all three points on offer thanks to a goal form their legend Alex Del Piero?

Alvaro Recoba's goal to Empoli on January 25th, 1998, a deadly left-foot lob from his midfield line, saved the day for Gigi Simoni's Inter

Empoli vs Inter Throwback: Recoba’s Lob from the Midfield Line

October 27, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Empoli, Inter Milan, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

Alvaro Recoba's first Serie A season perfectly summarized the future career of a player whose talent was equaled only by his indolence. El Chino tallied just three goals that year, but the one he scored to Empoli on January 25th, 1998 instantly gained a spot in Inter's hall of fame.

The last time that Porto received Milan for a Champions League game is remembered for George Weah delivering a headbutt to Portuguese defender Jorge Costa

Porto vs Milan Throwback: When Weah Headbutted Jorge Costa

October 19, 2021 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, International Football, Porto, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

The last time that Porto received Milan for a Champions League game is not necessarily remembered for what happened on the pitch – a dull 1-1 draw – but rather for what happened in the aftermath of the game, with Rossoneri star George Weah delivering a knock-out headbutt to Portuguese defender Jorge Costa.

On February 4, 2004, Roma and Juventus squared off in a game mostly remembered for Francesco Totti’s display of Italian hand gestures communication skills

Roma vs Juventus Throwback: …and Totti Said: “It’s Four Goals, Go Home!”

October 13, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

On February 4, 2004, Roma and Juventus squared off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, while sharing the second spot in the table, to decide who between them would be Carlo Ancelotti’s Milan’s main challenger for the rest of the season. Roma won 4-0, but the game is mostly remembered for Francesco Totti’s display of typical Italian hand gestures communication skills.

Spartak Moscow, which Napoli face tonight, elicit some painful memories for the Partenopei fans as it was the last European game played by Maradona

Napoli vs Spartak Moscow Throwback: Maradona’s Last European Game

September 30, 2021 Matteo Carnevale International Football, Napoli, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

The name of Spartak Moscow, which Napoli face tonight for the second time in their history, elicit some painful memories for the Partenopei fans. The last time the two sides met, on November 20, 1990, Napoli crashed out of the European Cup on penalties and Diego Maradona played his last game in a European competition.

Every Lazio – Roma derby has a story to tell but, on those few times when there is a Scudetto at stake, the story almost becomes a legend

Lazio – Roma Throwback: A Veron Free Kick That Was Worth a Scudetto

September 25, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Juventus, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

Every Lazio – Roma derby has a story to tell but, when there is a Scudetto at stake, the story almost becomes a legend. It doesn’t happen very often, of course. But for a short time, across the turning of the Century, both sides from the Italian capital could be seen battling for the Serie A title.

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