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Between the 1970s and the 1980s, the Roma and Napoli fan bases were linked by an official twinning. How did that come to an end?

Roma vs Napoli Throwback: The Breaking of the Twinning

November 29, 2025 Matteo Carnevale

It sounds almost incredible to believe nowadays but, between the 1970s and 1980s, the Roma and Napoli ultra groups were linked by an official gemellaggio, a “twinning” so strong that it was re-cemented every time the two sides met via a solemn pre-game flag-exchange ritual. Until something happened. Continue reading

Inter vs Milan Throwback: Minaudo, the One-Derby Wonder

November 20, 2025 Matteo Carnevale

Scoring the winner in the Derby di Milano at just 19 years of age, right on the day of your Serie A debut. Can it get any better than that for a footballer? Perhaps it cannot, as that indeed turned out to be the highest career point for Giuseppe Minaudo, a product of Inter's youth academy. Continue reading

On April 12, 1981, Gaetano Musella scored the only goal of the day in a key battle at Torino that sent Napoli top of the Serie A table with five games left

Torino vs Napoli Throwback: Musella Strikes for a Scudetto Illusion

November 29, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

Before Diego Maradona, the Neapolitan fan hearts beat for a young lad raised just a few meters away from the San Paolo Stadium. His name was Gaetano Musella and, on April 12, 1981, he scored the only goal of the day in a key battle at Torino that sent Napoli top of the Serie A table with just five matchdays left. Continue reading

On February 12, 2012, Luis Enrique's Roma annihilated the remains of Inter’s Triplete-winning squad at the Stadio Olimpico by a 4-0 score

Roma vs Inter Throwback: A Fleeting Glimpse of Luis Enrique Brilliancy

October 20, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

Luis Enrique endured a torrid maiden campaign as a coach, ending a disappointing 7th with Roma in Serie A and resigning at the end of the season. Still, he did manage to show glimpses of the good things to come in his career, especially on February 12, 2012, when Roma annihilated Inter’s Triplete-winning squad. Continue reading

During the 1997/98 Serie A season, Juventus won at Empoli as the Azzurri were disallowed a goal despite Peruzzi saving the ball past the goal line

Empoli vs Juventus Throwback: The Best “Save” by Angelo Peruzzi

September 14, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

“Gianni Agnelli called me,” goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi recalled in an interview. “He told me that that save from Empoli's Bianconi was the best I had made since joining Juventus.” Only that it was not. The ball had clearly crossed the goal line, but the referee didn't see that, a mistake that took Juve closer to the 1997/98 title. Continue reading

Napoli vs Frosinone Throwback: Higuain’s Season Scoring Record

April 14, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

Records are set to be broken, even the oldest ones. In the last round of the 2015/16 season, Gonzalo Higuain of Napoli delivered a hat-trick to poor Frosinone to bring his seasonal tally to an astonishing 36 goals – one more than Gunnar Nordahl, setting a new record for the most goals scored in a Serie A season. Continue reading

The Dennis Law and Torino transfer was a strange combination. In an era where few Brits moved to Serie A, Law's move was never destined for greatness

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: Denis Didn’t Lay Down the Law in Torino

August 7, 2024 Alex Waite

Although Denis Law's time with Torino was washed with struggles and adaptation issues, his experience was not a complete disaster either. He finished as Il Toro’s top scorer in the 1961/62 campaign and won Best Foreign Player of the Year in Serie A that season. Continue reading

Paul Gascoigne and Lazio's partnership showed plenty of promise. But the unpredictability of the Englishman's form brought a turbulent spell to Rome

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: Gascoigne’s Erratic Spell at Lazio

July 26, 2024 Alex Waite

Paul Gascoigne and Lazio proved to be an interesting experiment. It was a bond that showed glimpses of potential to suit both parties. Although, this potential only surfaced on occasion during a rollercoaster three-year spell in Rome. Continue reading

The Hidetoshi Nakata and Perugia transfer was a step into the unknown for both parties. It was a shock move in 1998 but one that paid off

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: Nakata, a Leap of Faith in Perugia

July 23, 2024 Alex Waite

Hidetoshi Nakata was the player capable of bucking the trend of a few East Asian footballers making it in Europe. His elegant control, expert vision, and ability to dictate the play was a perfect match for the European way of playing football. Continue reading

Sócrates and Fiorentina had the potential to be a match made in heaven. But how did the eccentric Brazilian falter in Florence?

Serie A Tranfer Market Stories: The Socrates Struggles in Florence

December 4, 2023 Alex Waite

Sócrates and Fiorentina was a relationship that made sense on many levels. The iconic Brazilian had a fascination with culture and philosophy off the pitch, which was well-suited to a life in Florence. But on the pitch, things never clicked for the offbeat midfielder. Continue reading

As Dunga and Pisa teamed up in 1987, the two releatively unknown forces had plenty to prove. This is how the Brazilian earned a name for himself in Serie A

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: The Opposing Paths of Dunga and Pisa

August 10, 2023 Alex Waite

The transfer of Brazilian Dunga and Pisa is a tale of a player trying to make his name in Europe alongside a team fighting for a consistent place in Serie A. Dunga’s need for regular first-team football in Europe coincided perfectly with a budding Pisa side in desperate need of expertise. Continue reading

The link-up between Trevor Francis and Sampdoria was perfectly timed. Francis' move helped to propel the Blucerchiati's status in Serie A

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: Trailblazing Trevor Francis at Samp

July 25, 2023 Alex Waite

Before Trevor Francis and Sampdoria linked up in 1982, very few English players had broken into Serie A football. Francis’ move to the Italian top flight marked an unusual occurrence in European football. But, the Englishman was known for breaking new ground throughout his career. Continue reading

Serie A Heroes: Wesley Sneijder, The Old Man and The Sea

March 27, 2026 Krisztián Horváth

Have you ever wondered what really defines a player’s worth? Sometimes the world of football is unfair. It forgets those who quietly carried a team on their shoulders. Those who didn’t quite fit into the story. Who stood on the highest shelf yet never stepped into the spotlight. Wesley Sneijder was one of those. Continue reading

Serie A Heroes: Diego Armando Maradona, The Divine Comedy

March 17, 2026 Krisztián Horváth

One city. One name. One faith. In the early 1980s, Napoli was considered a mid-table team. They had never won a league title before and often fought against relegation. But in 1984, the savior arrived. His name was Diego Armando Maradona and, after his landing in Naples, things would never be the same for the Partenopei. Continue reading

Serie A Heroes: Kaká, The Last Romantic at San Siro

March 10, 2026 Krisztián Horváth

Kaká's game was not built on flashy Brazilian tricks. When he surged through midfield, he was like an express train that could not be stopped. He glided with the ball as if hovering a meter above the grass. His face remained expressionless even in the toughest moments. He didn’t just fit in, he became the engine of Milan. Continue reading

Only those old enough to remember Italia 90 can truly understand what Totò Schillaci's eyes wide open as run to celebrate his goal really meant

Serie A Heroes: Totò Schillaci, an Italian Midsummer Night’s Dream

September 18, 2024 Matteo Carnevale

Only those old enough to remember the magic nights of “Italia 90” can truly understand what that gaped mouth, what those eyes wide open in disbelief, meant. Totò Schillaci looked like a boy living his childhood dream as he led Italy’s march towards the World Cup trophy, one goal after another. His underdog story has been an example for a generation of Italians. Continue reading

Northern Ireland vs Italy 0-0: Azzurri Forced to Playoff

November 15, 2021 Matteo Carnevale International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

The Azzurri's poorest showing since Roberto Mancini is in charge costed much to Italy, who failed to break the Northern Ireland wall on Monday night and failed to qualify directly to World Cup 2022.

Lois Openda hasn’t seen the pitch in five matches, but the conditions to trigger his permanent move to Juventus have been met.

Juventus Looking For a Way Out After Expensive Blunder

April 16, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lens, Ligue 1, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Lois Openda hasn’t seen the pitch in five matches, but the condition to trigger his permanent move to Juventus has been met. It was tied to the Bianconeri’s position. With Sassuolo losing to Genoa, they clinched a top-ten finish. He'll cost over €40M.

The recent results by Milan are raising further questions about the future of Massimiliano Allegri and Italy could offer him an escape route.

Milan Gaffer Allegri Lingering as a Candidate for Italy

April 16, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, The Azzurri, Transfer Market Leave a comment

The recent results by Milan are raising further questions about the future of Massimiliano Allegri. The Rossoneri saw their lead over Juventus, Como, and Roma significantly shrink as of late. The ownership could wipe the slate clean should they miss out on a top-four finish.

Manuel Ugarte is looking for an escape route, and his agent has proposed him to Juventus, Napoli, and Milan.

Manchester United Outcast Offered to Top Serie A Clubs

April 15, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Manuel Ugarte is looking for an escape route, as his role at Manchester United isn’t as prominent as he’d like it to be, and his agent Jorge Mendes is shopping him around and proposed him to Juventus, Napoli, and Milan. The Bianconeri recently scouted him

Marcus Thuram has returned to form after a slow winter fueled some chatter about his Inter future, while Alessandro Bastoni is struggling.

Recent Showings Changing the Future of Two Inter Stars

April 15, 2026 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Marcus Thuram has returned to form after his very slow winter had fueled some chatter about his Inter future, while Alessandro Bastoni is struggling to bounce back from the Pierre Kalulu incident and his gaffe in the World Cup playoff.

Roma consultant Claudio Ranieri and coach Gian Piero Gasperini traded verbal barbs before and after the Pisa game, raising the tensions.

Gasperini and Roma Bass Headed for a Proper Reckoning

April 15, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma consultant Claudio Ranieri and coach Gian Piero Gasperini traded verbal barbs before and after the Pisa game, where the Giallorossi had their first truly excellent display in a while. The tension between the front office and the technical staff has been simmering all season long.

Juventus CEO Damien Comolli vowed that they’ll have an ambitious summer, with or without the UEFA Champions League, but they face obstacles.

Juventus Trailing in Most of Their Ongoing Negotiations

April 14, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus CEO Damien Comolli vowed that they’ll have an ambitious summer, with or without the UEFA Champions League, and that the top players are attracted by their project. The Bianconeri are attempting to set up several free agent additions, but aren’t close to securing any of them.

Youssouf Fofana is having a solid season, but Milan will be open to evaluating the offers for him in the summer.

Milan Establish Rich Price Tag for Midfield Cornerstone

April 14, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Youssouf Fofana is having a solid season, but Milan will be open to evaluating the offers for him in the summer. He has alternated between dynamic performances to boneheaded misses in the box but has always been shielded and utilized regularly by Massimiliano Allegri.

Napoli are quietly preparing for Antonio Conte’s exit, as he’s the frontrunner for the Italy job, although it'll take time.

Napoli Favor Former Chelsea Boss as Conte’s Successor

April 14, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester City, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli are quietly preparing for Antonio Conte’s exit, as he’s the frontrunner for the Italy job, and Enzo Maresca is among their preferred options to fill the opening. Given his experience at Chelsea, hiring him would keep the bar higher than going with an up-and-comer.

Inter have been chasing after Tarik Muharemovic for months and wish to set up the deal before a bidding war breaks out.

Inter Working to Acquire Two Highly-Rated Center-Backs

April 13, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter have been chasing after Tarik Muharemovic for months and wish to set up the deal before a bidding war breaks out. The defender is keen on joining and has put other sides on the back burner. The Neroverdi won’t block his departure but wants a significant figure.

Jeremie Boga has had an excellent impact since joining Juventus in January, and he’s slated to be bought out.

Juventus Poised to Keep Productive Loanee Permanently

April 13, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Nice, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Jeremie Boga has had an excellent impact since joining Juventus in January, and he’s slated to be bought out, considering that the option to retain him is rather small. Exec Giorgio Chiellini heavily hinted at that in his remarks before the recent Atalanta clash.

Rafael Leao finds himself in the eye of the storm again, as Milan crowd heavily booed when he left the pitch on Saturday.

Milan Star Leao in Hot Water Again After Udinese Clash

April 13, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Rafael Leao finds himself in the eye of the storm again, as he had a paltry performance against Udinese, despite a long clamored tactical switch, and the Milan crowd heavily booed when he left the pitch. His relationship with the fans has had its ups and downs over the years.

Serie A Preview: Milan vs Udinese – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

April 11, 2026 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Udinese Leave a comment

Milan will look to get back on track when they take on perennial strugglers Udinese at San Siro in a must-win Serie A clash. After a disappointing return to action from the international break, the Rossoneri will be keen to bounce back on Saturday.

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