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The 2015-16 soccer seasons in Europe are edging closer to an end, and already many of the top European clubs are working feverishly on their transfer strategies for what is expected to be a very busy summer — especially in England where the Premier League clubs will enjoy more riches from TV rights than ever before. Not surprisingly, the […]

Serie A matchday 12 pits AC Milan against their fierce rivals FC Internazionale in the eagerly anticipated Milan derby. Both teams have experienced difficult times of late, however, the latest instalment is very important if either team wants to assert themselves in the fight for Champions League places. Watch: AC Milan vs Inter Milan, Sunday 2:45pm […]

After Gameweek 9, the top of the Serie A table is split into two groups of teams. Roma and Juventus are dominating the championship, having both achievee 22 points thus far, scoring and conceding the same amount of goals (16 and 4). Behind them, there are seven clubs within one point, batting it out for the third […]

AS Roma were the big losers of the round, slipping a further three points behind Juventus after drawing 0-0 against Sampdoria. On the other hand, their direct title rivals won 2-0 at home, with Arturo Vidal and Fernando Llorente on target for the league leaders. Behind these two giants there's plenty of clubs battling it […]

The international break is finally over, and regular service resumes in the top leagues across Europe including, of course, Serie A. Although it's been two weeks, the incidents sparked in the Juventus-Roma game are still fresh in the memories of Serie A fans and players. AS Roma goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis bashed Juventus one more time, saying […]

The polemic big match between Juventus and AS Roma was the most important clash of Serie A day six. Bianconeri took home a contentious three points, after two penalty kicks gave Massimiliano Allegri’s side and a thunderbolt strike from Leonardo Bonucci earned his side a precious victory. After the final whistle, Roma captain Francesco Totti […]

Serie A day six is the day of league leaders Juventus against AS Roma. The two major contenders for the Italian title are finally ready to battle face-to-face and provide us with more answers about who should be considered the favorite. Bianconeri and Giallorossi are the only two Italian teams playing in Champions League this […]

If you love Serie A, you will enjoy the weekend of day 5, that will be split into three days. Saturday is time to play for the two most accredited Serie A contenders, Juventus and AS Roma. The choices of both managers will be conditioned by their players’ fitness, as well as the following Champions […]

The most important talking point of Serie A’s day 1 was the AC Milan comeback. The Rossoneri, leaded by club’s legend Filippo Inzaghi at his debut on the bench, won for 3-1 at home against Lazio. The Rossoneri side deserved the three points, thanks to an amazing performance in front of their public. Italian star […]

The last few weeks of the summer transfer market always deserve some attention due to unexpected transfers, both concerning top players and bargain deals. In the last few years, during the final stages of the transfer window, Italian supporters have become used to seeing top players leaving rather than arriving in their league. The last […]

The Serie A transfer market has been pretty disappointing so far this summer. Italy used to attract the best players in the world, but due to the lack of cash in the league among many teams, it's turning into a sad summer transfer window. This year, the only top player coming from abroad has been […]

It was supposed to be an easy match for Italy. The match that would have sent the Azzurri straight into the last 16 of the World Cup. In the end, Costa Rica surprisingly qualified to the Round of 16 and, as a result, sent England out of the World Cup. The Central Americans eventually won […]

Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado is on Barcelona’s radar as a transfer target, according to press reports in Italy. The Colombian star, whose contract is actually co-owned by Udinese and Fiorentina, has been among the best Serie A players last season and is, by far, the best player at Fiorentina. Cuadrado played a key role in […]

Italy held off England 2-1 in Manaus in both sides Group D opener on Saturday night. Just a couple of hours before the match begun, Azzurri Manager Cesare Prandelli had to scratch goalkeeper and Captain Gianluigi Buffon, who suffered an injury. Prandelli's set up against England with Mario Balotelli acting as single forward, while the […]

After the 2010 South African World Cup sham, Italy arrives at the World Cup as the Euro 2012 runners-up and one of the most talented teams in the tournament. The Azzurri will play into the group D, together with England, Costa Rica and Uruguay. On the eve of the first game against England, Italians have […]