When the new season start all eyes will be on David Moyes to see how he copes up with the big job of managing Manchester United, the side that blossomed so well under his predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson. But before the games begin, Moyes will have to make a few important decisions and strengthen his … Read more
The 38th and final round of Serie A didn’t promise to provide a whole lot of drama. Juventus were crowned champions in Round 35, the relegation race was decided a few days later, and Napoli subsequently secured second place. The only two scenarios left wide open was third place and the remaining Europa League place. … Read more
Thanks to Rounds 36 and 37 of Serie A, there are only two significant spots that haven’t been decided in the table heading into the final matchday. AC Milan took on Roma on Sunday evening in what could’ve seen them clinching Champions League qualification. That final Champions League berth remains up in the air along … Read more
In what was labelled the biggest match of the weekend, it turned out to be the one of the largest duds of the Serie A season. Juventus hosted AC Milan in Turin. Entering the match, Milan were just a point above fourth place Fiorentina while Juve had an 11 point lead at the top of … Read more
Normally Sunday night is the date for the Derby della Capitale between Roma and Lazio, but not this edition. Nonetheless, the Monday night encounter between these two fierce rivals produced more drama and entertainment as always. Before the match, there were confirmed reports of two fans getting stabbed when both sides’ ultras clashed near the … Read more
In 1989, there was a 13 year old making some noise in Italy. A young attacker born in Rome playing for Atletico Roma’s youth team (now defunct), had drawn attention from AC Milan and A.S. Roma scouts. He had previously played for Fortitudo’s primavera side at age 8 before moving to Smit Trastevere’s, ultimately ending … Read more
“I am young, but at times I do think back to the years I threw away,” winger Alessio Cerci told Italian daily La Stampa in the aftermath of his Azzurri debut opposite Brazil last week. But despite the 25 year-old’s seemingly lamenting statement, he was quick to offer himself a backhanded compliment seconds later. “Six months ago … Read more
Despite getting chewed up and spat out by Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, AC Milan didn’t let that affect their resurgence in Serie A. Milan defeated Palermo 2-0 on Sunday thanks to a brace from Mario Balotelli. That’s the club’s 14th victory since October 27th. In that 21 game span, they’ve only lost … Read more
Serie A returns to action on Saturday as clubs around the peninsula gear up for the stretch run of this year’s campaign with just 10 rounds of fixtures remaining. Three Italian clubs set the table for another feast of calcio fixtures midweek, taking part in continental play with varying results. AC Milan lived out their … Read more
Serie A gets an early start once again this week as the footballing feast commences on Friday for the second straight round. Continental action served to whet the calcio appetite midweek as Juventus comfortably advanced to the quarterfinals of the Champions League with another shutout victory over a disheartened Celtic side, whilst Lazio conquered Stuttgart … Read more