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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

Scott McTominay is gearing up to return from a lingering injury and is in talks for an extension with Napoli.

Report – Napoli Star Linked with Big-Money Real Madrid Move

June 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Napoli talisman Scott McTominay could reportedly make a mouth-watering move to Real Madrid this summer. According to the Daily Record, Jose Mourinho is considering a reunion with his former Manchester United pupil at the Santiago Bernabeu. Continue reading

Juventus have put on hold the chase of other midfielders because they believe they have a real shot at luring Franck Kessié

Report – Juventus Face Stiff Competition in Race to Sign Ex-Serie A Midfielder

June 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Atalanta have reportedly joined Juventus in the race to sign Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie from Al-Ahli. According to Sport Mediaset via Calciomercato, La Dea are looking to reunite with their former star after the World Cup. Continue reading

Inter have opened talks for a new winger, Moussa Diaby, reaching an agreement on personal terms and starting negotiations with Al-Ittihad.

Report – Inter Earmark 3 Candidates to Replace Dumfries After Palestra Fiasco

June 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Inter are still licking their wounds after Chelsea beat them to the signature of Marco Palestra, whom they had viewed as Denzel Dumfries’ successor. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the reigning Serie A champions have now turned their attention to three viable options. Continue reading

Rafael Leao de facto announced his departure from Milan, but he’s not yet close to joining any other team.

Milan Frontline Reset: Who Stays and Who Leaves in Amorim’s Attacking Revamp?

June 19, 2026 Marko Vrakela

After the appointment of Ruben Amorim as the new manager, Serie A giants Milan are preparing for a major squad overhaul. With several elite players set to leave San Siro, the former Manchester United boss is expected to have his hands full once the transfer window opens for business in July. Continue reading

The Inter officials received the green light to invest more than usual on a single player and will do so for Marco Palestra or Manu Koné.

Ranking Inter Milan Right-Back Targets Ahead of the Summer Window

June 16, 2026 Marko Vrakela

Inter Milan and Denzel Dumfries will part ways at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the Dutchman prepares to join Real Madrid. According to multiple sources, it’s already a done deal, with Los Merengues set to announce the transfer immediately after the tournament. Continue reading

Tijjani Reijnders once again confirmed his centrality within Milan in the Monza match, which he decided with a point-blank finish.

Ranking Juventus Midfield Targets: Ambition, Risk & Potential Game-Changer

June 16, 2026 Marko Vrakela

After missing out on Champions League qualification, record-time Serie A champions Juventus are preparing for a massive summer overhaul. Despite Dusan Vlahovic’s imminent departure, head coach Luciano Spalletti is particularly keen on reinforcing the midfield department. 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.

Report – Napoli Star Linked with Big-Money Real Madrid Move

June 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela La Liga, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market, Transfer Market Stories Leave a comment

Report – Juventus Face Stiff Competition in Race to Sign Ex-Serie A Midfielder

June 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Juventus, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market, Transfer Market Stories Leave a comment

Report – Inter Earmark 3 Candidates to Replace Dumfries After Palestra Fiasco

June 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market, Transfer Market Stories Leave a comment

Juventus are reflecting purchasing Randal Kolo Muani after almost reaching a complete agreement with PSG and are evaluating Nicolas Jackson.

Report – Milan Plot Shock Swoop for Chelsea Outcast

June 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Chelsea, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

After missing out on Champions League qualification, Milan are undergoing profound changes both on and off the pitch. According to Calciomercato, Nicolas Jackson could be one of the club’s first signings this summer.

Inter and Hakan Calhanoglu are set for another lively summer after the rumors about Bayern Munich and Galatasaray in the previous two.

Report – Inter Stalwart to Leave Next Summer After Huge Contract Decision

June 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter and Hakan Calhanoglu will reportedly part ways at the end of the 2026/27 season, with the Turk set to leave next summer as a free agent. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the 32-year-old will not renew his contract with the Nerazzurri despite his household status at Giuseppe Meazza.

Report – Juventus Patience Running Thin as Star Striker Holds Off on New Deal

June 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus are running out of patience with Dusan Vlahovic as uncertainty over his contract renewal drags on. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Turin giants are pressuring their star striker to either put pen to paper on a new deal or pack his bags and move on.

With only a few days to go, Roma have yet to complete the important sale they need to conclude their settlement agreement with UEFA.

Roma Keeping the Premier League Sharks at Bay for Now

June 26, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester City, PSG, Roma, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

With only a few days to go, Roma have yet to complete the important sale they need to conclude their settlement agreement with UEFA. However, they have yet to veer from their plan of cashing in on Matias Soulé. The Giallorossi have turned down offers for Wesley and Mile Svilar in recent days.

Milan will take another stab at trying to find a prolific striker, and they’ll work predominantly on Gonçalo Ramos.

Milan Zero In on PSG Forward to Shore Up Frontline

June 26, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, MLS, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Milan will take another stab at trying to find a prolific striker, and they’ll work predominantly on Gonçalo Ramos, who has been strongly suggested by Ruben Amorim. The Rossoneri are ready to table their first formal offer. Despite his role at PSG, his valuation is significant.

Real Madrid have informed Como of their intention to buy back Nico Paz for €10M by the June 30th deadline.

Real Madrid Exercising Clause to Re-Acquire Nico Paz

June 26, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Como, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Real Madrid have informed Como of their intention to buy back Nico Paz for €10M by the June 30th deadline. They have given the counterparty a few days to acquire him at a slight discount. Les Merengues plan to sell the Argentine this summer. The Lariani have the chance to retain him for a €60M.

Inter are back on the drawing board after missing out on Marco Palestra, who was the one and only target they had been working on.

Inter Regrouping After Major Transfer Market Blow

June 25, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Inter are back on the drawing board after missing out on Marco Palestra, who was the one and only target they had been working on to replace Denzel Dumfries. The Nerazzurri will revisit their previous options. The reigning Serie A champions liked Dan Ndoye when he was at Bologna.

Udinese bought out Nicolò Zaniolo following his bounce-back season, but he’s not a lock to stay because of some issues with his salary.

Juventus, Milan, and Lazio Monitoring Udinese Star

June 25, 2026 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market, Udinese Leave a comment

Udinese bought out Nicolò Zaniolo following his bounce-back season, ending a long series of loan spells. However, he’s not a lock to stay because of some issues with his salary. Lazio, Milan, and Juventus are closely watching the situation and the ramifications it might have.

Giovanni Malagò won the FIGC election in a landslide as expected, and he's in talks with Paolo Maldini and Antonio Conte to guide Italy.

New FIGC President Negotiating with Maldini and Conte

June 25, 2026 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri Leave a comment

As expected, Giovanni Malagò won the FIGC election in a landslide, garnering nearly 70 percent of the votes, and his next mission will be to appoint a new director and a new Italy coach, in that order, with Paolo Maldini and Antonio Conte as the current favorites.

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