In a week that saw Juventus take another step closer to the Scudetto, breaking Parma’s impressive run along the way, and Seedorf saving his job with an impressive win in Firenze, the attackers had the superior word as our writer Haytham Mohamed picks this week’s team of the round! GK – Simone Scuffet (Udinese): The young keeper … Read more
If anyone had told any football fan familiar with AC Milan that they would be entering a game with Parma in 2014 as the underdogs, many would’ve laughed. However, heading into the match at the San Siro, the Rossoneri were not only deemed as a longshot to win, but they were behind the Crociati by … Read more
A week of late goals & angry Milan fans showed their anger as yet another exciting Serie A round rolls by and Haytham Mohamed picks for us the team of the week! Serie A Team Of The Week GK – Gigi Buffon (Juventus): A crucial penalty save & multiple stops to keep Juve alive till the … Read more
In a week that saw some excellent showing for the “Difensori”, The Milanese clubs had their saying in the title race they aren’t even part of! Let’s see who made it to our “team of the round” this week. GK – Gigi Buffon (Juventus): It was Milan vs Buffon at the Meazza this Sunday! If … Read more
While Roma continued their pressure on Juve, and the Bianconeri ruled Turin with Tevez’s goal and controversy on & off the field, the rest of the week could be labelled with “wasted opportunities” after disappointing draws for Inter, Fiorentina, Napoli & Parma. Let’s take a look at this week’s top performers across Italy: GK – Vlada … Read more
GK – Antonio Mirante (Parma): The 0-4 score line may indicate it was a one way game for Parma, but Mirante had a great deal in keeping the clean sheet nonetheless with his heroics early in the game , especially against Moralez. Defender – Nicolas Spolli (Catania): An excellent game for the giant defender. Managed … Read more
Considering how poor AC Milan had been playing up until their match against 18th place Sassuolo, so it presented the perfect opportunity to start gaining ground on the top five in Serie A. Considering that the Rossoneri were eight points above the relegation zone and 17 behind third place Napoli, it was vital that they … Read more
Over the last few years in the Derby Della Madonnina, one of the Milan clubs have always been in dire straits, while the other usually thrives. Under Walter Mazzarri, Inter have enjoyed a much stronger season compared to the previous with Andrea Stramaccioni at the helm. The Nerazzurri were firmly alive in the race for the … Read more
Sunday’s game between Napoli and Inter was billed as a revenge match for the managers. Rafa Benitez left the club by mutual consent back in December 2010. Walter Mazzarri jumped ship to the Nerazzurri when offered the vacant position. Mazzarri received loud jeers from the San Paolo faithful on his return, fueling the already large … Read more
Thirty-one goals were scored in 10 Serie A fixtures this weekend. The Napoli-Udinese game was a key contributor to that number. The match finished 3-3 on Saturday at the Stadio San Paolo, with plenty of twists and turns throughout the game. Bruno Fernandes and Allan mustered the first quality chances for the visitors, but both … Read more