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Champions League Preview: Aston Villa vs Bologna – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Aston Villa, Bologna, Champions League, International Football, Serie A Leave a comment

Villa Park sets the stage for a first-ever UEFA Champions League encounter between high-flying Aston Villa and out-of-sorts Bologna. Wednesday's clash in West Midlands pits the two competition debutants against each other, albeit they take the field in conflicting spirits.

Walter Mazzarri got his second win since taking over Napoli against Sporting Braga, securing the qualification to the Champions League’s knockout stage.

Vincenzo Italiano Proud of Bologna Performance Against Liverpool

October 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Champions League, International Football, Serie A Leave a comment

Bologna slipped to a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in only their second UEFA Champions League outing in over 60 years last night. However, head coach Vincenzo Italiano was proud of his team, insisting they left Merseyside with 'our heads held high.'

Champions League Preview: Liverpool vs Bologna – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 1, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Champions League, International Football, Liverpool, Player Ratings, Serie A Leave a comment

Bologna return to UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday with a heavyweight clash against Premier League titans Liverpool. Anfield isn't a place where you want to look for your first European win in over two decades, but Vincenzo Italiano's side will unlikely shy away from the challenge.

Italiano Hails Bologna Spirit After Painful Atalanta Draw

September 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Bologna, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Bologna head coach Vincenzo Italiano couldn't believe his misfortune after Atalanta grabbed a late equalizer to hold his side to a 1-1 draw last night. A dramatic contest at Renato Dall'Ara saw the 10-man Rossoblu fight stoically until the 90th minute when Lazar Samaradzic canceled out Santiago Castro's second-half opener.

Bologna have gotten their man to replace Juventus-bound Thiago Motta, as they have convinced Vincenzo Italiano to fill the opening after a pair of meetings.

Bologna Chief Reiterates Belief in Italiano Amid Stuttering Start

September 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

Bologna sporting director Marco Di Vaio has reiterated the club's trust in new manager Vincenzo Italiano despite an underwhelming start. The former striker likes Italiano's approach but understands it'll take time to implement his ideas at Renato Dall'Ara.

Preview: Napoli vs Bologna – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

August 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Sunday's Serie A program wraps up with a high-stakes clash between Napoli and Bologna at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. We're only two weeks into the new season, and the three-time Italian champions are already under tremendous pressure.

Done Deal: Bologna Set to Sign Joshua Zirkzee Heir From France

July 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bologna and Toulouse have found an instant agreement for Thijs Dallinga to switch from Ligue 1 to Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Vincenzo Italiano's side will splash out €15 million plus bonuses to sign the 24-year-old center-forward.

If the merry-go-round, which is somehow still not over just, has seemed crazy, it is because it was, as Serie A had never had so many changes.

Winners and Losers of a Very Busy Coaching Carousel

July 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Udinese

If the merry-go-round, which is somehow still not over just, has seemed crazy, it is because it was, as Serie A had never had so many changes in one summer. Only 7 sides confirmed their previous manager, while 13 went in a different direction.

Inter will know fairly soon whether Denzel Dumfries is a keeper or a goner. They want a definitive answer to their contract proposal in a month.

Bologna Ready to Throw Swedish Right-Back Serie A Lifeline

June 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Bologna, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bologna could offer Emil Holm a lifeline in Serie A after Atalanta decided against purchasing the Spezia loanee at the end of 2023/24. Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla claims the Rossoblu have taken an interest in the Sweden international amid an imminent risk of losing Riccardo Calafiori to Juventus.

Robin Gosens recounted his busy summer, when he left Inter to join Union Berlin: "Two things were clear to me. The odds of being a starter were low."

Bologna Plot Summer Swoop for Ex-Inter Flop

June 8, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Serie A, Transfer Market

Robin Gosens could be on the verge of an unexpected Serie A return after Bologna added him to their list of targets. As per Gianluca Di Marzio, new Rossoblu boss Vincenzo Italiano has given his go-ahead for the German wing-back's signing.

Bologna Turn to Italiano to Succeed Motta on the Bench

June 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Bologna have gotten their man to replace Juventus-bound Thiago Motta, as they have convinced Vincenzo Italiano to fill the opening after a pair of meetings. The gaffer, who’s fresh off a three-season run at Fiorentina, had reservations about inheriting the job after such a successful campaign

Antonio Conte is formally the new Napoli coach, coronating a lengthy chase. They wanted him last summer to succeed Luciano Spalletti already

Conte Finally Officially Appointed as Napoli Manager

June 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Antonio Conte is formally the new Napoli coach, coronating a lengthy chase. They wanted him last summer to succeed Luciano Spalletti already and then in November when Rudi Garcia got the boot. The manager inked a three-year contract.

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