Mattia Perin (Genoa): Earned his team an important point in the road to safety with a penalty save and an astounding presence all game long. Gonzalo Rodriguez (Fiorentina): Never gave the Bologna attack a breather and showed his defensive leadership that the Viola lacked lately. Luca Rossettini (Cagliari): We’re always used to seeing Astori shine … Read more
Heading into the 2013/14 Serie A season, no one expected Torino striker Ciro Immobile to score double-digit goals, let alone participate in the Capocannoniere race. Yet there he is at the top with 20 goals with four games left. Immobile scored Toro’s third goal against Lazio in their 3-3 draw against them. Many expect Italy … Read more
It was a lovely Saturday for Calcio fans as they had a full schedule “giornata” full of excitement, as Juve took another step closer to the Scudetto, Roma securing Champions League spot & breaking their point’s record & Europa League & Relegation battles get to the wire as we drew closer to the end. Let’s … Read more
Even though 20 points separated them, Juventus and Napoli were both desperate for a win. Over the last couple of years, the Partenopei have resurged. They almost automatically qualify for the Champions League and boast one of the best squads in Serie A. Meanwhile, Juve are the top dogs once again and will always feel … Read more
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
According to the latest transfer rumors doing the rounds, Liverpool are all set to revive their interest in Serbian attacker Adem Ljajic in the summer. Liverpool were said to be interested in signing the former Fiorentina man last summer but he move to Roma instead and has been in fine form for them this season, … 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
Toni Kroos alternatives at Manchester United Despite the very interest from Manchester United, it wouldn’t at all be a surprise if David Moyes ultimately fails to land Toni Kroos in the summer from Bayern Munich. The 24 year old is currently unwilling to extend his contract at the Bvarian club but with the quality he … 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