This article is all about to remember the brave fought life story of an extraordinary youngster. Before getting into this story, makes sure Football is not only about scoring goals as it is much more apart from than what has been happening on the pitch in the means of spirit, determination, dedication, love, care and … Read more
GK – Antonio Mirante (Parma): The 0-4 score line may indicate it was a one way game for Parma, but Mirante had a great deal in keeping the clean sheet nonetheless with his heroics early in the game , especially against Moralez. Defender – Nicolas Spolli (Catania): An excellent game for the giant defender. Managed … Read more
Gabriel Omar Batistuta, a.k.a. Batigol. For those of us privileged (old enough) to have seen him on his playing days, back in the nineties and in the beginning of the two thousands, there is no doubt we say his name with respect. The same respect, and fear, that he imposed on opposing defenses. I could … Read more
As we have now passed the half-way mark of the 2013-2014 Serie A season, much of the talk has been focused around runaway leaders Juventus who look on course to celebrate their third consecutive Scudetto. For 10 rounds, Roma had been leading the way with a perfect 100% record only to see a series of … 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
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
Heading into Sunday night, Juventus versus Napoli was a lot more than just a clash of the titans. It’s a rapidly growing rivalry, what with both sides’ drastic improvements over the last three years. When Juventus won their first Scudetto under manager Antonio Conte, Napoli was just one season removed from a third place finish … Read more
The Fiorentina-Juventus match-up is an old rivalry, but it only recently became relevant again. Following the debacle with Dimitar Berbatov in the summer of 2012, many thought it couldn’t have gotten any worse. Juve apparently hijacked a deal between the Viola and the Bulgarian, with both owners weighing in. The game between the two last … Read more
Roma entered the weekend in first place in Serie A. They had won six times from six games, scoring 17 goals and conceding just one. The catch? The Giallorossi played Livorno, Hellas Verona, Parma, Sampdoria, and Bologna. The other opponent was Lazio in the derby, where they won 2-0. Roma faced Inter on Saturday, two … Read more
Another week concluded in Serie A with yet another derby to entertain fans. This time it was the Derby della Mole featuring Torino and Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico. Il Toro haven’t had a lot of success against their city rivals over the last decade or so. In fact, since 2002, not only have they … Read more