The Coppa Italia Femminile (Italian Women's Cup) is back and we already have six games from this weekend to report about

The Italian Women’s Cup First Match Weekend as It Happened

The Coppa Italia Femminile (Italian Women's Cup) is back and we already have six games from this weekend to report. At The Cult of Calcio, we cover all faucets of football and the women's games are not left out as well - especially when you can witness such games as Riozzese Como - San Marino, where the visitors recovered a three-goal gap to claim the three points!
After tying nil-nil to Verona in their Serie A opening match, Roma were awarded a 0-3 loss in view of the irregular position of Amadou Diawara

Roma Handed 0-3 Loss to Verona Due to Amadou Diawara Status

Roma's debut in Serie A this season had not been exactly shimmering, but things can always go worse it would seem. The Giallorossi didn't manage to break a nil-nil stalemate against Verona on Saturday night. But now, they even saw the verdict of the pitch overturned as they were handed a 0-3 loss in view of Amadou Diawara's irregular position.

Player Analysis: The Hunt for Verona’s Marash Kumbulla Is On!

According to several reports, eternal capital foes Roma and Lazio are eager to sign Verona’s Marash Kumbulla. The 20-year-old Italian-Albanian is surely one to watch out for. Kumbulla might not be a household name yet but the youngster is quietly going about his business, developing at a great pace and showing just why he is discreetly being watched by Europe’s elite.

Verona and Inter Share Spoils In Vibrant Bentegodi Battle

Verona and Inter shared the spoils in a vibrant game at the Marc'Antonio Bentegodi Stadium on Thursday night in the last fixture of Serie A Round 31. Miguel Veloso ultimately equalized for the home side after Antonio Candreva's brace had overturned Darko Lazovic's rapid lead, sealing a 2-2 score which was of little use to both sides.

Throwback Thursday: When Inter Were Awarded Four Penalties

Inter-Verona of September 15, 1991, looked like an average beginning-of-the-season game which ended with an average 2-0 score for the Nerazzurri. Nothing from this match would make it a remarkable occurrence if it weren’t for the fact that it featured four penalties, all awarded to the home side, and that Inter managed to miss three of them.

Verona Play 8th Symphony, Tear Juventus Down

Juventus fell against a magnificent Verona side on Saturday as Cristiano Ronaldo was not enough this time despite scoring for the 10th game in a row. Goals by Milan outcasts Fabio Borini and Giampaolo Pazzini pulled out a huge upset and awarded coach Ivan Juric’s perfect machine their 8th consecutive game with no losses. Maurizio Sarri has much to reflect on.

Rifinitura: Bologna Stun Roma as Inter, Milan Play Out Derby

Roma’s disappointing run in 2020 continued as they suffered their fifth defeat in seven games. Bologna, on the other hand, recorded their third straight league win, thanks to Riccardo Orsolini, and new signing Musa Barrow. The Serie A weekend will climax on Sunday night as Inter and Milan square off in the Derby di Milano.

Stickers Swapping: A Serie A Winter Transfer Market Recap

The January transfer market window is officially closed and the Serie A has seen its usual loan deals going through. It’s been a pretty interesting month for the Italian clubs so let’s take a deeper look into the business every side has undergone in this massive recap post of the Calciomercato session. We will also be rating each club's campaign.

Rifinitura: Inter Travel to Udine With Eyes On Next Week Derby

Here’s our usual preview of this weekend’s match-ups, starting from Brescia traveling to Bologna in search of their first win there since 2005 and concluding with Sampdoria hosting Napoli on Monday night hoping to replicate last season's 3-0 win. Inter will hope to make good use of their new signings as they pay a visit to Udinese with an eye to next week's Derby with Milan.

Throwback Thursday: George Weah’s Amazing Coast-to-Coast

When Milan acquired 29-year-old George Weah from PSG in the summer of 1995, many commentators raised their eyebrows. "King George” would, however, prove them wrong and become an iconic player for the Milanese side, remembered for such exploits as the coast-to-coast goal he scored against Verona in the opening game of the 1996-97 season.