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  • The Onerous Rise of Como 1907 – A Fitting Project for a Deserving Establishment

    Following unforgettable scenes of jubilation and unprecedented celebrations that saw Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy in attendance, Italian side Como 1907 sealed a return to Serie A after a 21-year hiatus.   The achievement is one of a collective vision of footballing greats, from shareholder Thierry Henry to former sporting director (now advisor) Dennis Wise…

  • L’Orgoglio Del Fiore: How Fiorentina Blossomed under Vincenzo Italiano

    The only team from Florence has gone through a complete identity change under the reigns of the German-born Italiano. Vincenzo Italiano has worked through the ranks of Italian football, starting out in Arzignano and then joining forces with Trapani Calcio in Serie C, a season which saw Trapani promoted to Serie B, teams were lurking…

  • How Max Allegri’s Second Spell at Juventus Ended in Flames

    Two days after leading Juventus to their first trophy in three years in a 1-0 win vs. Atalanta in the Coppa Italia Final, Massimiliano Allegri has been sacked as Juve manager, with Paolo Montero stepping in as interim coach. After edging Atalanta via Dusan Vlahovic’s opener, the Bianconeri found themselves down 3-0 to Bologna via…

  • Sassuolo v Cagliari Bet Builder Stats & Predictions

    Sassuolo v Cagliari Kick Off: Sunday 19th May, 11:30 Competition: Serie A Watch Live: TNT Sports 1   For Bet Builder stats at your fingertips, head over to Andy’s Opta-powered Bet Builder stats tool, free to use on his website. Expert insight on the Premier League, SPFL, EFL, and major European leagues can be found…

  • How Sassuolo Landed Themselves in a Relegation Battle

    With just two games remaining in the 2023/24 Serie A season, it is now a tall ask for Sassuolo to achieve the goal of safety in the Italian top division. On Week 37, Sassuolo are at home to Cagliari in one of the biggest games of the season, and this result will tell the outcome…

  • Riccardo Calafiori: From Roma Wonderkid to Bologna Breakout Star

    It remains to be seen what happens in their final two matches against Juventus and Genoa, it remains to be seen whether or not Thiago Motta will remain as manager, but one thing’s for sure: Bologna will be playing Champions League football next season for the first time in 59 years. They sit third in…

  • Genoa v Sassuolo Bet Builder Stats & Predictions

    Genoa v Sassuolo Kick Off: Sunday 12th May, 14:00 Competition: Serie A Watch Live: TNT Sports 3   For Bet Builder stats at your fingertips, head over to Andy’s Opta-powered Bet Builder stats tool, free to use on his website. Expert insight on the Premier League, SPFL, EFL, and major European leagues can be found…

  • Alessandro Buongiorno: Italy’s Next Great Hope in Defense

    As Italy look to move on from Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci, options are fairly sparse for new manager Luciano Spalletti as he looks to usher them into a new era and refresh their defensive options. Whilst Alessandro Bastoni (25) has emerged as a revelation in Inter’s back three, it remains to be seen whether…

  • Dean Huijsen: Can the Roma Loanee Assert Himself at Juventus Next Season?

    At 19 years of age, Dean Huijsen has plenty of promise during his loan spell at Roma since making the move to the capital side in January, and it seems he could very well have a prominent role to play at his parent club Juventus in 2024/25 as they look to shake up their defensive…

  • Teun Koopmeiners: Atalanta’s Versatile Cog in Midfield

    At 26 years of age, Teun Koopmeiners has established himself as one of the Netherlands’ finest central midfielders and a vital cog in Gian Piero Gasperini’s system at Atalanta. His breakout campaign came in 2019/20, operating alongside fellow academy graduates like Myron Boadu, Calvin Stengs, and Owen Wijndal and excelling in the center of the…