ALL POSTS TAGGED "FIGC"
News
/ 120 days agoCalls for change: Serie A back to old transfer window system?
As the summer transfer window rapidly approaches its deadline on August 30, the pressure on European soccer clubs is intensifying. This summer’s transfer business has been less frantic than expected, but the final days promise a flurry of activity. In Italy, Serie A clubs are navigating a particularly chaotic landscape as they prepare for an […]
News
/ 167 days agoSerie A and Italy risk UEFA and FIFA exclusion for bizarre reason
Italian soccer and Serie A are teetering on the brink of a crisis that could see them excluded from FIFA and UEFA competitions following the approval of a controversial amendment. Despite warnings from the highest levels of international soccer, the Italian government passed the amendment with significant changes. However, the threat remains as the amendment […]
FIGC
/ 510 days agoItaly soccer slams Saudi clubs for transfers, calls upon FIFA
If FIFA doesn't step in to stop Saudi Arabia from dominating the transfer market, the Italy soccer federation president says the sport risks becoming unbalanced. Currently, Saudi Arabians are throwing the soccer world into disarray by paying extraordinary salaries and making record transfer offers. Famous players who played for European sides are flocking to participate […]
AC Milan
/ 5221 days agoSerie A Players to Strike on 5th Matchday
Serie A fans have had to endure a long two weeks for the international break, but they could be looking at another long break at the end of the month that could deprive fans of the most anticipated matches so far this season. Earlier today, the Italian Professional Players' Association announced that, due to the […]
General
/ 5287 days agoFriday Matches, Fewer Foreigners, Other Serie A Changes
During the World Cup, news has been leaking out about changes to the Lega Calcio Serie A, the newly independent league formerly know as simply Serie A. Most of the announcements were overshadowed by the World Cup, but below are the changes that FIGC has announced over the past few weeks. A few weeks back […]
Genoa
/ 5289 days agoGenoa have Felipe but think about Eduardo
Genoa have plenty of options for their search for a keeper, while they've practically sealed the deal with the Corinthians keeper Felipe, they could be rethinking their plans a little bit. This is thanks to the new rule on player transfers which could hit Serie A teams, reducing the slots to only one non-European player […]
Leagues: Serie A
/ 5295 days agoNo Eye-catching Italian players?
As the World Cup is attracting all headlines related to soccer, there's always a small echo of transfer market news which now, after Italy's elimination from the World Cup, becomes much more than an echo for Italy fans. And as you read about transfer rumors and deals, you hear the names like Di Maria, Maicon, […]
Italy
/ 5343 days agoItalian National team Provisional Squad
The 2010 World Cup is coming fast, and the time has come where provisional squads are being announced from countries in the tournament. The FIGC (Federazione Italiana Giouco Calcio) or the Italian FA has revealed the 30-man provisional squad chosen by Marcello Lippi. Here are all 30 players in their positions and the clubs they play […]
General
/ 5421 days agoLessons Learned from Giornata 25
This weekend's action has a wealth of subplots, controversy, and exciting soccer play. But the main story line out of this weekend is the standings. Right now, the top four spots in the Serie A standings are occupied by the clubs most thought would occupy them in some order: Inter Milan, AS Roma, AC Milan, […]