The summer transfer window is not a point of celebration for Juventus fans in recent years. For one, the quality of the current squad is far below the level necessary to contend in a competitive Serie A. Then, the decisions from the upper management in the club failed to rectify any of these shortcomings. This […]

Romelu Lukaku is returning to Inter Milan after a disappointing season at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea. During his previous two-year stint at the San Siro, Lukaku dominated the goal-scoring charts of Serie A. Consequently, he won Serie A Most Valuable Player as Inter won the Scudetto in 2020/21. Following that season, he returned to England […]

Italy entered the UEFA Nations League A Group 3 with a productive restart atop its group. Roberto Mancini honorably discharged several veterans after Italy's loss in the Finalissima to Argentina. In turn, Italy's manager created the opportunity for budding players. Players that, previously, may not receive an opportunity with the national side. Serie A possesses […]

You can find England vs Italy on TV when the Euro 2020 finalists battle in the UEFA Nations League. While that game from July of 2021 finished on penalties in favor of Italy, this game is much less significant. The UEFA Nations League is more so just a competitive edge to friendlies. However, in the […]

Argentina vs Italy, known as Finalissima 2022, is on TV in the United States on Wednesday, June 1. FS1 is hosting the game as the signaling of a new era for the channel. FOX acquired the rights to the European Championship and UEFA Nations League back in late November 2021. To kick off the beginning of […]

The thrilling Serie A campaign came to a slightly anticlimactic close. Milan smashed Sassuolo 3-0 in a do-or-die game. Yet, this season had no shortage of ups and downs for the Rossoneri. A well-earned summit to top Serie A yields a summer-long celebration. Meanwhile, the club's city rivals ponder how the title slipped out of […]

Italy face Argentina in a UEFA vs CONMEBOL final featuring the winners of Euro 2020 against Copa América 2021. Scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, the game will be televised live on FS1. What is the Finalissima? Translated from Italian into English, it's the word for final. It's a one-game championship, officially known as CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup […]

The FIFA World Cup produces rivals that are seemingly exclusive to this competition. In international soccer, the majority of rivalries are geographical. For instance, Mexico and the United States have a heated rivalry as neighbors. Similarly, Brazil and Argentina consistently produce world class talent going head-to-head regularly. Finally, England and Germany date back to before […]

The countries with the most World Cup soccer titles are an elite group. These nations have history of producing world class talent each year. Therefore, they are always in the mix for contention when the World Cup rolls around every four years. In the 21 editions of the tournament, only eight countries out of FIFA's […]

In November of this year, 13 teams hailing from UEFA begin their quest for a World Cup trophy. That means of the 32 nations represented at the World Cup, just under half come from Europe. Europe, for its sake, is the hub of soccer in the world. It may not be the most vibrant or […]

Ascoli FC may not be known to much of the soccer world. The Serie B side played below Italy's top flight since their relegation in 2007. However, the club is engrained in the history of Italian soccer. In fact, Ascoli is the fourth-oldest club in all of Italian soccer. The club started in 1898, and […]

For years England’s central midfield zone was consumed with one conundrum summed up by two names: Steven Gerrard and  Frank Lampard. Both were great players for their clubs. Powerful, charismatic,adept in front of goal, and decent passers. Both had won numerous accolades at club level and at their peak, were considered two of the best […]

Enzo Bearzot, a legend of Italian coaching, died today. While I can't say much about what I remember of him, I can say that he is certainly one of the greatest influences on Italian football. Although many coaches focus on drills, tactics, and fitness, Bearzot also made sure he created a tightly-knit group. One of […]

After the Italy – Serbia match was abandoned due to fan trouble, people were unsure what UEFA would do about the entire situation. But UEFA have decided, and there will be punishment for both sides, not just for Serbia. Here's an official UEFA statement regarding their decision. "The Control and Disciplinary Body has decided to […]

Fifa released its list of the 23 nominees for the Ballon D'Or of 2010. Along with the 23 players, there are also 10 managers/coaches competing for the World Coaches of the Year award. The winners of both will be announced by FIFA on December 6th. Something which will stand out right away when you look […]