2023 was a glorious year for some football clubs (especially Manchester City) while more enjoyed major signs of improvement (Liverpool, Arsenal, Girona, Aston Villa, Bayer Leverkusen) as others plunged towards mediocrity (Chelsea). It was another calendar year full of thrills and the second half of the 2023-24 season promises even more twists. As 2024 begins,…
After nine consecutive league titles for Juventus, the Serie A title race has made for an intriguing spectacle in the last couple of years after ‘the chasing pack’ finally caught up with the falling giants. A bid to get a third different Italian champion in as many seasons has led to the standout game of…
The Serie A title race has become a more exciting spectacle in recent times after Juventus’ near decade-long domination of the league title. Inter Milan ended that run in 2021 with their first Scudetto in 11 years and the rest of the chasing pack is desperate to also get hold of the top-flight crown. After…
Former Italy International, Antonio Cassano, has slated Cristiano Ronaldo for his perceived selfishness after Juventus were defeated by Porto in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash. Andrea Pirlo’s men suffered their third straight defeat at the Estadio do Dragao on Wednesday night, a 2-1 loss which was characterized by errors…
It is a decisive day in Serie A when the league’s best attack hosts the best defence at San Siro for the first Derby d’Italia of 2021. Juventus legend and Inter manager Antonio Conte matches up against his former Juventus lynchpin, Andrea Pirlo, as they jostle for an upper hand in the title race. Although…
Champions Juventus defeated AC Milan 3-1 in a highly-anticipated match which moved them up to fourth in Serie A. Head coach Andrea Pirlo defeated the Rossoneri, where he made 401 appearances as a player, as they were denied the chance to go four points clear of Inter Milan at the top. Milan have done well…
Juan Cuadrado gained prominence when registering the most assists (four) at the 2014 World Cup with quarter-finalists Colombia. But in the intervening six years – via a forgettable stint at Chelsea – his decision-making failed to live up to those standards as a World-class winger, settling instead, in his preferred wing-back role. Up until now….
Italian Champions Juventus made a brilliant start to the new season with a commanding 3-nil win over Sampdoria on Andrea Pirlo’s managerial debut. The Bianconeri are rebuilding with the rookie manager after Maurizio Sarri’s sacking following their humbling Champions League exit to Lyon despite winning the Scudetto. Sarri sacking only papers over Juventus cracks Juve…
Maurizio Sarri has been sacked after one season in charge of Juventus after their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 elimination to Lyon last night. The ex-Chelsea and Napoli boss leaves his post despite winning the Serie A title this season, with performances and standards having dropped compared to recent years. Sarri failed to impose…
