Heading into their matchup against Genoa, Fiorentina had done something no one thought was possible. They had gone five league matches in a row without conceding a goal. It’s hard to believe considering star defender Gonzalo Rodriguez is out injured and goalkeeper Neto has been shaky to say the least. Nonetheless, the back line has … Read more
At six feet and five inches tall and monstrously strong, Oguchi Onyewu has all the physical attributes that one could want in a centre back, fast, aerial dominant and as strong as an ox, Onyewu brings a near unparalleled psychical dynamism to the field. A United States national of Nigerian descent, Onyewu’s promising career started … Read more
On 13 January, while much of the footballing world was focused in on the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, rapid changes were taking place in Italy’s fashion capital. Following their 4-3 capitulation at the hands of a Sassuolo outfit spearheaded by 19-year-old Domenico Berardi, Milan opted to part ways with coach Massimiliano Allegri and … Read more
Considering how poor AC Milan had been playing up until their match against 18th place Sassuolo, so it presented the perfect opportunity to start gaining ground on the top five in Serie A. Considering that the Rossoneri were eight points above the relegation zone and 17 behind third place Napoli, it was vital that they … Read more
It’s the beginning of the January transfer market and while some clubs don’t plan any changes other are set to revolutionize their squads. Premier League leaders Arsenal might be back in action this window after splashing the cash on big-name Mesut Ozil transfer, back on the deadline day in August. Recently Theo Walcott is the … Read more
Over the last few years in the Derby Della Madonnina, one of the Milan clubs have always been in dire straits, while the other usually thrives. Under Walter Mazzarri, Inter have enjoyed a much stronger season compared to the previous with Andrea Stramaccioni at the helm. The Nerazzurri were firmly alive in the race for the … Read more
So, after a three-month affair, the final 16 in this year’s edition of the Champions League were decided and the draw, which took place on the 16th of December has paired them off into an octet, some of which are definitely some of the biggest affairs of the year in continental football. The blockbuster ties … Read more
Sunday’s game between Napoli and Inter was billed as a revenge match for the managers. Rafa Benitez left the club by mutual consent back in December 2010. Walter Mazzarri jumped ship to the Nerazzurri when offered the vacant position. Mazzarri received loud jeers from the San Paolo faithful on his return, fueling the already large … Read more
Thirty-one goals were scored in 10 Serie A fixtures this weekend. The Napoli-Udinese game was a key contributor to that number. The match finished 3-3 on Saturday at the Stadio San Paolo, with plenty of twists and turns throughout the game. Bruno Fernandes and Allan mustered the first quality chances for the visitors, but both … Read more
Just when it looked like things at AC Milan couldn’t get worse, it escalated dramatically. Entering their match against Genoa at the San Siro on Saturday, Milan were 10th in the Serie A table, just four points above the relegation zone. In fact, since beating Celtic 2-0 in the Champions League, the Rossoneri recorded just … Read more