And here we go, Serie A is back and it was quite an interesting first week especially for the debutants, some of them who made a stunning start for their new adventure like Pippo Inzaghi , while others got rather a harsh welcoming to Italian football like what Nemanja Vidic had! Let’s take a look … Read more
Mattia Perin (Genoa): Earned his team an important point in the road to safety with a penalty save and an astounding presence all game long. Gonzalo Rodriguez (Fiorentina): Never gave the Bologna attack a breather and showed his defensive leadership that the Viola lacked lately. Luca Rossettini (Cagliari): We’re always used to seeing Astori shine … Read more
For the second straight week, there was a derby in Serie A. This time it was the Liguria derby between Genoa and Sampdoria. Just two years ago, when the latter was relegated, Grifone supporters held a funeral for their arch rivals’ upcoming Serie B endeavour. Now in 2013, it looks like the Rossoblu will be … Read more
Normally Sunday night is the date for the Derby della Capitale between Roma and Lazio, but not this edition. Nonetheless, the Monday night encounter between these two fierce rivals produced more drama and entertainment as always. Before the match, there were confirmed reports of two fans getting stabbed when both sides’ ultras clashed near the … Read more
If last weekend wasn’t the end of a Scudetto push for Napoli, this past Friday may have finally been the end. In front of a sold out and bouncing San Paolo along the Italian peninsula, the Partenopei drew Serie A leaders Juventus 1-1. In truth, the visitors could’ve put the match to sleep, and it … Read more