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Throwback Thursday: Maspero’s Hole in the Derby of Turin

December 3, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Juventus, Serie A, Throwback Thursday, Torino

All is fair in love, war, and the Derby of Turin. In what became known as the derby of “Maspero’s hole,” not only did Torino midfielder Riccardo Maspero grab a late equaliser to set the score to 3-3, but he also prevented Juventus from snatching a late win by sabotaging the penalty kick spot and causing Marcelo Salas to miss his shot.

Serie A Round 9 Preview and Expected Lineups

November 28, 2020 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese

The Serie A Round 9 kicks off in just about one hour with a mouthwatering Sassuolo - Inter clash and we have done our best to bring you the latest possible lineups for all the 20 sides of the Italian top-flight. Time for some last minute checks before lining up your Fantasy Football squad and then relax, sit back, and enjoy another action-packed calcio weekend! In bocca al lupo a tutti!

Lukaku Brace Helps Inter in Comeback Win Over Torino

November 22, 2020 Michel Sakr Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino 4 comments

At the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milano, Inter Milan played host for the struggling Torino during an action-packed Sunday afternoon. The visitors had an unexpected 2-0 lead at the hour mark, but Inter were able to pull off an incredible comeback and earn a hard-fought 4-2 victory thanks to a Romelu Lukaku brace, as well as goals from Alexis Sanchez and Lautaro Martinez.

Serie A Round 8 Preview and Expected Lineups

November 21, 2020 Eduard Banulescu AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese

Serie A is shaping to be quite a competitive battleground ahead of Round 8 in the competition. So far we have seen the resurgence of giants likes Milan, surprise packages such as Sassuolo, and proven winners like Juventus and Inter struggling to find their rhythm. Here are the predicted lineups ahead of the 8th Round and the players who are likely to be missing.

The two-day Serie A extravaganza will be a treat to watch, and we are here to give you our betting tips into the weekend’s festivities

Serie A Round 8 Betting Tips: Napoli Favored Against Milan

November 20, 2020 Awais Khan AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Betting, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Spezia, Torino, Udinese

The international break is over, with the Nations League group stage coming to an end. There is a lot of action on Serie A Matchday 8 and it comes to a conclusion with a mouthwatering Napoli - Milan clash as domestic bragging rights are on offer. The two-day extravaganza will be a treat to watch, and we are here to give you our betting tips into the weekend’s festivities.

Here are some selection tips and some fantasy football tricks to get your draft ready for Round 8 of the Italian Serie A

Fantasy Football Draft and Lineup Tips for Serie A Round 8

November 20, 2020 Eduard Banulescu AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese

The first weeks of the Serie A 2020-21 season have been a highly entertaining, albeit surprising, affair. It’s left us with plenty of questions. Based on the information we have so far, we’ve assembled a short guide with some tips that may just make your Fantasy Football selection easier. Here are some of the players you want in your team, and some that it may better to avoid.

Serie A Round 8: Inter – Torino Preview and Expected Lineups

November 20, 2020 Paulius Kundzelevicius Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino

One of the main contenders for this season’s Scudetto crown Inter will try to get back to winning ways in a home match against Torino. Both teams have had a rather different start to their respective Serie A campaigns, with the Nerazzurri currently placed 7th in the league table, whereas their opponents from Turin are only one place above the relegation zone sitting 17th.

The Top 10 Serie A Goal Celebrations in the 2010-2020 Era

November 12, 2020 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Roma, Serie A One comment

One of the most fascinating aspects of football could be the special goal celebrations, when a player who's in the middle of his euphoria after just scoring a goal, is able to maintain his composure and deliver his own signature celebration, much to the delight of his supporters. So here are the our Top 10 Serie A signature goal celebrations from the modern era (2010 - 2020).

The race for the Scudetto resumes and it's time to find out which players will be able to play in this weekend's Round 7 in the Italian top-flight

Serie A Round 7 Preview and Expected Lineups

November 6, 2020 Taimoor Khan AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese

The race for the Scudetto resumes in a few hours from now and it's time to find out which players will be able to play and which might not play in this weekend's Round 7 in the Italian top-flight. We worked really hard and scoured the net for the most possible starting XIs for all 20 Serie A teams so here are out tips for all you fantasy football managers out there!

Torino had got the first points of the season against Sassuolo but were unable to stop Lazio from taking the three points on offer today

Lazio Snatch Victory from Defeat’s Jaws in 3-4 Win Over Torino

November 1, 2020 Awais Khan Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino 6 comments

Simone Inzaghi’s men returned their attention to Serie A with their trip to Turin. The Toro had got the first points of the season against Sassuolo but were unable to stop Lazio from taking the three points on offer. Marco Giampaolo and his charges were under pressure to perform, dropping eight points from winning positions. Time seemed to be running out.

The Serie A round 6 is upon us and as always, the upcoming match-day promises to bring some really great games, including the Sampdoria - Genoa derby

Serie A Round 6 Preview: Sampdoria and Genoa Stage Derby

October 31, 2020 Taimoor Khan AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Torino, Udinese

The Serie A match-day 6 is upon us and as always, the upcoming match day promises to bring some really great games, a few dull ones but as is always the case, a lot of events will have a lot of bearing on how the season unfolds. So without unnecessary pandering, let’s take a quick look at every game that will take place at the weekend, with an highlight on the Derby della Lanterna.

Five Goals in Final 20 Minutes as Sassuolo and Torino Share Spoils

October 23, 2020 Awais Khan Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Torino

Third-placed Sassuolo welcomed struggling Torino to the Stadio Mapei - Città del Tricolore for the first fixture of Serie A match-day five. The Bulls have been woeful in Italian top-flight football, struggling to make an impact with their performances on the pitch. While their rivals, Sassuolo have impressed in the competition with three wins and a draw.

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