Another edition of Serie A begins on August 24th and there have been plenty of storylines written about the upcoming campaign. The title race and fight for top three have been the primary focuses of the new season, but there’s far more than meets the eye. There has been a huge injection of star players … Read more
Serie A returns in a few days with the first round of the season kicking off on August 24, when newcomers Hellas Verona host AC Milan prior to Juventus visiting Sampdoria. Waves of controversy are never too far away from the murky shores of Italian football, especially towards the beginning of each new season over the past several years. The Calciopoli match-fixing scandal in … Read more
There are many fans who feel vindicated by Watford’s loss to Crystal Palace in the Championship playoff final, believing they are abusing the loan player system and bolstering their squad with Udinese and Granada players. The Hornet’s owners, the Pozzo family, own both the Italian and Spanish club and find it mutually beneficial for all … Read more
The relegation race is all but complete following the conclusion of Week 36 of the Serie A season. Palermo, languishing in 18th place before Wednesday, faced red-hot Udinese, a team that had won their fifth game in a row on Sunday afternoon against Sampdoria. The Zebrette were also undefeated in their last six and were … Read more
May 5th, 2002, or 5 Maggio as it’s known by Juventini worldwide, still remains one of the most entertaining days in Italian football. Hector Cuper’s Inter started the day in pole position and were searching for their first title in 13 years. They were a point clear of Juventus and two ahead of Roma. The … 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
Undoubtedly, Chile’s biggest talent. Alexis Sanchez’s move to FC Barcelona in the summer of 2011 should have been the defining moment in his career. After impressing in Serie A with Udinese, the multi-million pound move to the Spanish giants was agreed, and Alexis Sanchez’s football career was ready to hit new heights. The current European … 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
After just two days’ rest due to the snow postponement of Bologna’s match with Fiorentina at the weekend, Serie A action is upon us once again starting with what will undoubtedly be a delightfully passionate encounter on Friday. Without further adieu, as the hour of calcio draws near, let’s take a detailed look at the … Read more
With another week of Serie A football in the books, it’s time to take stock of the action around the peninsula. With blizzards, a rash of red cards, dramatic victories, and one Derby della Madonnina all part of the mix, entertainment was at the prime level we all expect from the Italian top flight. Palermo and Genoa … Read more