Cristiano Ronaldo has captured the echelons of world-football with his laurels. When fans argue about who ought to be the greatest of all-time between the Portuguese superstar and Lionel Messi, the former’s versatility often comes into play. Ronaldo has been adept at sweeping silverware in all of the three major leagues he has functioned in,…
Manchester United’s defensive performances so far this season have not been up to the par. Despite two out of three summer transfer being made to sure-up positions in the back, the club still struggles to keep cleansheets and keep out goals. While there is no denying that the individual impact of Harry Maguire and Aaron…
Disregarding the intense defensive tactics of Italian clubs, the Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku has been exhibiting a fine form in front of goal this campaign following a surprising move from the Premier League last summer. The Belgian has spent very few time in familiarising himself with the bizarre changes one would expect to experience…
When Manchester United lost 2-0 to Watford to mark a bleak start to the Christmas period of fixtures, there was little for their fans to salvage from the encounter. In fact, many felt that the only positive from the whole game was Paul Pogba’s cameo return from injury. This was a sentiment that manager Ole…
Much to the surprise of supporters, Juventus have lost 3-1 to Lazio in the Supercoppa Italiana finals. Simone Inzaghi’s side have went on to enjoy placing the silverware in their mantlepiece, having showcased a phenomenal performance in the finals, thwarting away the opposition. The scoreline seems to be a mirror reflection of the result of…
In the crew of footballers currently struggling to engage in some first team action, Emre Can certainly has a prime spot. Consequently, the Juventus midfielder is inclined towards hitting the headlines in January, securing a move to another club. Maurizio Sarri, the Juve-manager, has been overlooking the German recently, even excluding him from the starting…
Juventus traveled to Sampdoria on Wednesday and secured a 2-1 win. However, rather than the win itself, the world yet again shifted its attention towards Cristiano Ronaldo as he continues to amaze us. The Portuguese international scored a first-half winner to put his side 3 points ahead of second placed Inter on the Serie A…
Inter Milan hosted AS Roma this weekend as former teammates Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku went head-to-head. The Nerazzurri headed into the fixture hoping to claim a lead on the Serie A table as Juventus keep breathing down their necks. But Roma forced the hosts to settle for a stalemate and ultimately shared the spoils…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggests Chris Smalling will return to Old Trafford after completing his loan spell in Rome. The Englishman had fallen out with the fans during his time at Old Trafford as he was constantly among the guilty party whenever United leaked goals in. The defender seemed to be unable to find a consistent…
Man Utd’s defense simply hasn’t been in the sort of shape that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would have hoped for it to. This is despite the Norwegian gaffer adhering to Sir Alex Ferguson’s maxims and investing heavily in defensive players during the summer transfer window. In spite of that, the Red Devils have now conceded upwards…
Arsenal’s woeful run of form may leave with the departure of Unai Emery, but their defensive woes continue to haunt them. Sokratis Papastathopoulos has looked hardly reliable since the conclusion of last season. Rob Holding hasn’t exactly been the same since returning from his ACL injury, making things worse. New arrival David Luiz has looked…
Chris Smalling is arguably having a better season than much of his former teammates at Manchester United. The English centre-back has been excellent during his loan spell at AS Roma, with mind-boggling statistics to back his return to peak form. The Serie A side is currently in the fifth-place domestically and making large strides to…
Manchester United’s back-line was on the receiving end of some heavy criticism following their latest 3-3 draw against Sheffield United on Sunday. While the entire defence was more or less responsible for conceding three goals and effectively dropping two valuable Premier League points, it was English centre-back Phil Jones that bore the brunt of the…
Manchester United’s pursuit of an experienced striker has led them to Italy as they look to add Edin Dzeko to their young attacking line. The Red Devils were close to signing Mario Mandzukic in the summer but opted not to ultimately. It seems that the Coratian’s inactivity for Juventus has changed the minds at Old…
Manchester United have come under heavy fire this season for their decision to sell Romelu Lukaku and loan out Alexis Sanchez, leaving their frontline shy of clinical attacking options. While the fact that the two players weren’t performing at the best of their abilities and siphoning off immense amounts through their paychecks hasn’t gone unnoticed,…
Manchester United have repeatedly fielded remarkably youthful squads so far this season. The Red Devils under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have managed to incorporate academy graduates quite capably. In fact, the side that won 3-1 against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday was the youngest United startling lineup since 2017. However, this doesn’t always translate into…
Manchester United’s decision to clear players from their roster has been met with a mixed response so far this season. The sale of Romelu Lukaku and the loaning out of Alexis Sanchez, while clearing expensive talent who weren’t performing regularly, has also severely limited their offensive options up-front. Meanwhile, the loaning out Chris Smalling, while…
Manchester United’s struggle to establish a first-team with an apt lineup gets all the harder. The club has spent a lot this summer and is being urged to invest significantly more in the upcoming windows. However, the amount spent is not reflecting in their outcomes, with multiple defeats and poor games dotting their campaign so…
The return of Anthony Martial has rejuvenated Man United’s creative efforts up-front. Since his penalty winner against Partizan, United have gone on to score three goals against Norwich City in the Premier League and a further two against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup. This has also done wonders to the form of Marcus Rashford, who…
When Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was named as Manchester United’s permanent manager, the hope that he would promote youth talent was strong, sticking to the club’s DNA. However, the extent to which he has done this hasn’t entirely been enough for many supporters. Prime in that regard is his hesitancy to award a full start to…
Manchester United were under heavy pressure to engineer a squad overhaul this summer. While new signings were made, it was an agreeable consensus that the Red Devils ought to have spent more, a plight evident in their thin list of options to choose from in certain areas this campaign. Even with regard to departures, not…
Manchester United roster woes remain to be solved. The Red Devils had attempted clearance of deadwood in the summer, although even that has been viewed critically, particularly the loan and sale of Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku. However, the loaning out of Chris Smalling amongst other players was viewed favorably, particularly given the sheer number…
Manchester United’s biggest woe at the moment is the state of their attacking lineup. Despite boasting of impressive pace and electric intent, the Old Trafford outfit simply doesn’t have a world-class array of strikers who are capable of finishing. Their poor scoring record this season is a testament to the same and the goal drought…
Inter are considering a move for Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic. Having signed Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez in the summer, the Italian giants now seem eager to complete a hattrick of signings from the Manchester club. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Serie A outfit is set to make a move for the Serbian…
Manchester United’s present condition makes it a hard sell for any top player to move to Old Trafford. Similarly, convincing the bigger names to stay at the outfit will also prove to be a tall order if the present run of form persists. While David De Gea has already signed his near future to United,…
Chris Smalling turned in brilliant Man of the Match performance for AS Roma The summer of 2019 saw a sharp change in Manchester United’s backine with the defensive reinforcements of Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and company also chose to offload Antonio Valencia, Matteo Darmian and Chris Smalling. The English centre-back,…
Mario Mandzukic is waiting for Manchester United to come and get him in January. On Friday, Italian outlet Tuttosport published a report on the potential players that could arrive and depart from the Old Trafford club in the 2020 winter transfer window. The first half of the report focused on Paul Pogba, who is supposedly…
Manchester United were often critiqued for the quality of their defense, or lack thereof, in recent years. Even under a defensively capable gaffer like Jose Mourinho, the Red Devils didn’t boast the best of defenders. The tag of mediocrity was oft attached to the Old Trafford outfit’s backline, a sharp departure from the days of…
It is common for eyes to roll when executives of football club mention the ‘brand value’ of players. The commodification of popularity and giving it more importance than the actual on-field impact of these talents is often a struggle that supporters must fight with. On the top levels, at least, it is fair to say…
Players who share a good rapport often extend their relationship off the pitch as well. Such bonds certainly make for memorable pairings and numerous clubs boast of duos and trios who are close. However, the reverse is often true as well and dressing-room dynamics have a tendency to flare up. As of such, sparks often…
Cristiano Ronaldo has undoubtedly cemented himself as one of the greatest players to have graced football. When the Portuguese superstar left Real Madrid to join Juventus, many speculated that the forward’s glory days had come to an end as a result. However, Ronaldo has been adept at his goal-scoring prowess and despite being 34 years…
REUTERS/Hannah McKayFollowing an eventful international break, normal services resumed over the weekend, as we saw the return of domestic club football. Now, as new week begins, the footballing world will finally get to embrace the two biggest club competitions on the planet. Tuesday, September 17, finally marks the beginning of the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League,…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal clashed head on with Serbia in a thrilling Euro 2020 qualifier on Saturday night, with the game ending 4-2 in favour of the reigning European champions. Thanks to goals from William Carvalho, Goncalo Guedes, Bernardo Silva and Ronaldo himself, Portugal now sit second in Group B, eight points behind leaders Ukraine. After…
Over the course of the past months, incidents of racism in football have reached a shocking number. Players have been racially abused for missing penalties and delivering poor performances. This was first seen in the Premier League when Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham failed to score from the spot. A similar treatment was levied unto Reading’s Yakou…
As the European transfer window inches closer and closer towards its deadline day, the clubs of the Premier League can only wait and watch and hope that the players they truly treasure don’t depart all too easily. On the other hand, these sides are also likely to be eager to offload those players that are…
Manchester United have announced Alexis Sanchez has joined Inter Milan on a season-long loan. The deal that will run until 30 June 2020 does not include an option for Inter to sign the Chilean winger permanently. However, considering Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s trust in youngsters like Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Daniel James and Mason Greenwood, it…
Alexis Sanchez to Inter Milan is all but done. The Chilean forward was spotted in Milan on Wednesday as he draws closer to seal his summer move away from Manchester United. Most reports point to the former Barcelona and Arsenal forward making a loan move to the Serie A club. It is understood that the…
Antonio Conte has taken a subtle dig at Manchester United. After months of speculation and failed bids, the new Inter boss finally managed to get his hands on his prime attacking transfer target, Romelu Lukaku. The Serie A outfit made the Belgian international their record club signing after shelling out a mammoth fee of €65…
Even though the transfer window for English sides concluded at the start of August itself, the rest of Europe still has until September 2 to put an end to their transfer pursuits. As of such, the players in the Premier League are still eligible to depart to any of these European outfits and many seem…
Cristiano Ronaldo has had his say regarding the future of Bruno Fernandes. The Sporting Lisbon playmaker has been heavily linked with a departure in the ongoing summer window, but no move is expected to materialise this summer. Manchester United were dubbed as the major frontrunners to secure his services, but ultimately, the British window shut…
Alexis Sanchez’s probable departure has added some late spice to the remainder of the transfer window. A report that fizzled in the past few days now appears to be very true. This is surprising as the Chilean forward allegedly refused to move to Roma earlier. Now, another Serie A side may end up with Sanchez’s…
Managers in the modern game are more and more likely to face the brunt of the anger of supporters as well as the consequences when things go awry. The nature of the times is such that even top performances cannot assure jobs for gaffers as the goals set forth by their respective boards is often…
The Premier League pulling down its shutters on purchasing more players in the transfer window does make it seem that the rest of Europe is also on with normal football. However, that is not the case and we’ll have to wait until the first week of September in order for the complete rosters of all…
Most Manchester United fans appeared to have been scratching their heads when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer kept reaffirming the fact that Alexis Sanchez was part of his plans this season. The Chilean forward has become somewhat of a poster-boy for United’s failures in the past few seasons- an aging forward who has been shy at scoring…
Numerous hours of debates and lines upon lines of internet commentary has been devoted to trying to establish who between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is the best player in the world. The Greatest of All Time debate has grown ever stronger as both superstars continue to deliver impeccable performances despite their ages. While on…
Manchester United fans were overflowing with joy as their side were able to win 4-0 against Chelsea on the opening weekend of the Premier League, scripting the perfect start to their campaign. The goals were plenty in that encounter and the attacking flourish with which the Red Devils went about was truly a radical change…
Manchester United’s transfer pursuits may be over in the sense of purchases, but the nature of the transfer window in the rest of Europe means that the club could still see a few of its talents leave by early September. The kind of ruthless culling that was hyped up by the media didn’t occur this…
Manchester United have pulled the plug on their pursuit of Paulo Dybala. The Argentine international was expected to join the Old Trafford outfit this summer, with Romelu Lukaku heading to Juventus as part of a prospective swap deal. But now, this exchange appears to be off, as the Mancunian giants have completely ended their interest…
Paulo Dybala’s potential move to Manchester United still remains at large. The blockbuster deal is likely to be delayed until deadline day as the two parties sit in extended negotiations. Past reports have claimed that while the clubs have agreed ‘in principle’ to Romelu Lukaku heading to the Old Lady, it is the Dybala factor…
The Romelu Lukaku saga has certainly proven to be an unexpected whirlwind for Manchester United fans. When initial reports of his exit did the rounds, most supporters were eager to see him go as he has been surplus to requirements at Old Trafford for quite a while now and doesn’t best fit the club’s attacking…
Paul Pogba could play a crucial role in helping Manchester United sign Paulo Dybala. The Juventus forward has been heavily linked with a switch to Old Trafford of late, in a potential swap deal that would see Romelu Lukaku head the other way. Reports indicate that most things have already been agreed, and the completion…
Romelu Lukaku’s exit for Manchester United has rapidly become the hot-topic for transfer murmurs. While the Belgian striker moving to Inter Milan was the granted norm until last week, it is the entry of Juventus into the fray that has spiced things up immensely. The Italian giants are allegedly eager to complete the deal ahead…
Juventus have entered the race to sign Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian international has been heavily linked with a summer switch to Inter, but a move has failed to materialise so far, as the San Siro outfit has failed to meet the striker’s valuation. Manchester United have set a £75 million price tag on the 26-year-old,…
Romelu Lukaku’s potential exit from Manchester United is proving to be much more exciting than initially anticipated. While the Belgian’s future was more or less decreed to be away from Old Trafford from the start of the window itself, it is only recently that strong activity has been doing the rounds with regard to his…
Manchester United faced off against Inter Milan in Singapore as they continued on their pre-season tour, this time in the International Champions League. The clash saw United emerge victorious as a goal from Mason Greenwood in the 76th minute sealed their fate. It was a game of more positives for the Premier League giants as…
Juventus are prepared to offer three players in exchange for Paul Pogba. Despite having signed midfield duo Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot on free transfers this summer, Juventus have expressed their interest in re-signing Pogba. The Frenchman is also believed to be keen on parting ways with Manchester United, but his exit has been blocked…
Manchester United’s transfer approaches have been quite intriguing so far this window. While the club has continued to be linked with a plethora of names over the months, this time around several factors are affecting the sagas. The standout difference is their lack of Champions League football, which is ruling out affordable deals for world-class…
Fred continues to be linked with a summer transfer to AS Roma. Speculation linking the midfielder with a transfer to Rome began emerging immediately after his former Shakhtar Donetsk manager Paulo Fonseca took charge of the Serie A club. Now, two Italian news outlets have brought the story back up, but each source provides a…
Exits are proving to be the issue of the hour for Manchester United, with their other transfer dealings proving to be less noteworthy. Currently, Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba are the two looming exits for the Red Devils. Although both players will join the club in their pre-season tour, their respective exit sagas are still…
Nemanja Matic is set to meet Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to discuss his future at Manchester United. The Red Devils have been linked with a host of central midfielders this summer, as they look to strengthen their midfield department before the start of next season. Newcastle United starlet Sean Longstaff is expected to arrive at Old…
Manchester United and Juventus could be involved in a surprising swap deal. The Red Devils recently strengthened their defensive department with the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace. And with Diogo Dalot available to provide ample competition for the starting spot, the right-back position at the Old Trafford club looks sorted for the foreseeable…
Its peak business for Manchester United at the moment as the side looks to bounce back from its early disappointments and make a string of vital signings ahead of pre-season training. The club is touted to make at least three more additions to their roster as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to address the big issues…
The Paul Pogba saga may have taken an important turn with the latest updates coming in from his pursuers. The Frenchman’s revelation that he was looking for a new challenge attracted interest from Real Madrid, Juventus, and PSG. Manchester United allegedly maintained that the midfielder was not for sale and opted to slap a massive…
Adrien Rabiot is amongst the hottest free agents in the transfer market as of now, with a number of clubs eyeing his services. However, the midfielder has been demanding a lucrative contract as well as a huge signing-on fee, which has limited his realistic destinations to only those clubs that can afford to meet his…
Paul Pogba effectively placed himself on Europe’s transfer list by claiming earlier that he wished for a new challenge in his career. The situation has been testy with him and Manchester United for a while now and his comments have triggered lots of speculation as to his next destination. Manchester United are believed to have…
Manchester United’s centre-back pursuits have had fans pulling at their hairs. The club has made several high-profile attempts for the likes of Matthijs de Ligt, Kalidou Koulibaly and more recently for Harry Maguire and Issa Diop but the Red Devils appear to be hitting some sort of dead end or another in each saga. Ole…
Manchester United have established contact with Napoli over the potential signing of Elseid Hysaj. The Red Devils are on the lookout for full-backs who can replace the likes of Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young, and Hysaj is the newest name on their summer transfer wishlist, as per Sky Italia. Since joining Napoli back in 2015,…
Roma have agreed personal terms with Manchester United midfielder Fred. The Brazilian international arrived at Old Trafford from Shakhtar Donetsk last summer, in a deal worth €60 million. However, he endured a difficult first season at the English club, failing to nail down a spot in the Red Devils’ starting lineup. The likes of Marouane…
Paul Pogba has agreed to make a sensational return to Juventus. The 2018 World Cup winner looked certain to part ways with Manchester United midway through the recently-concluded campaign, after having fallen out with the then manager, Jose Mourinho. However, the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in mid-December saw a drastic change in Pogba’s performances,…
The Nations Cup Final on June 9 was important for more reasons than one. The clash between Portugal and the Netherlands was expected to be the last bit of distraction before Matthjis de Ligt decided on his future. The 19-year-old centre-back is amongst the most sought-after defenders in the world and clubs like Manchester United…
Inter have offered Manchester United the chance to sign Mauro Icardi. The Red Devils are reportedly considering offloading Romelu Lukaku this summer, and replacing him with a striker that is more suitable to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s style of play. The Belgian international has attracted heavy interest from the Serie A, with Inter said to be…
Juventus are interested in re-signing Paul Pogba from Manchester United. Following his record breaking £89m transfer from Juventus, Paul Pogba has had an up-and-down three-year spell at Old Trafford. His turbulent relationship with former manager Jose Mourinho was believed to be one of the main reasons behind his struggle. His form improved under Ole Gunnar…
David De Gea has ceased to be the brilliant goalkeeper he once was. While in the past the Spaniard singlehandedly saved points for Manchester United, his flaws in the last few games of the season were amongst the biggest contributors to them losing out on Champions League football. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were adamant in ruling…
Inter Milan has finally hired Antonio Conte as their manager, a deal that has been in the pipeline for a while now. The Italian side is expected to invest smartly this transfer window after the manner in which their past season transpired. The rumor most associated with Conte’s arrival is that he would finally capitalize…
The transfer window, at least in terms of rumors, has been more active for Manchester United in comparison to actual business done. The Red Devils have been linked with a host of names and the news cycles are still young enough that there is a lack of clear sagas that will define the summer. The…
Having fallen down the pecking order at Manchester United since the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Romelu Lukaku looks set to depart from England this summer. The star striker’s agent has already indicated that Lukaku wishes to play in the Serie A, and he has also been on the receiving end of huge interest from…
Manchester United are in for a busy transfer window and the reports coming in all week have been focusing primarily on the players that they could be signing. However, there is an obvious need within their roster to get rid of the deadwood as well and free up space for fresher legs. While the ones…
Inter Milan are interested in signing Romelu Lukaku and Victor Moses this summer. According to multiple reports, Antonio Conte will replace Luciano Spalletti at Inter for the 2019-20 season. The former Juventus man, who won three consecutive Serie A titles while managing the Old Lady, will now be tasked with ending their dominance in Italy.…
Cristiano Ronaldo wants Jose Mourinho to become the next Juventus manager. Last week, the Old Lady outfit confirmed that Massimiliano Allegri will be departing from the club at the end of the season. A host of managers have since been linked with the newly-crowned Serie A champions, including the likes of Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino,…
Napoli have rejected Manchester United’s bid for Kalidou Koulibaly. The Napoli superstar has been sensational once again this season, so much so, that he was handed the best defender in the Serie A 2018/19 award. The award win was apparently followed by a humongous offer from Manchester United, who continue to pursue Koulibaly in order…
Alexis Sanchez has attracted heavy interest from Italy. Having scored just five goals in the 45 appearances he has made for Manchester United, it is safe to say that the player as well as the club are eager to cut the ties off as soon as possible. The Chilean international only managed to start 13…
On Friday, Juventus confirmed that they would be parting ways with manager Massimiliano Allegri at the end of the season. Failure to win the Champions League, even after Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival at the Old Lady, appears to have convinced the Italian giants to part ways with Allegri and start afresh with a new gaffer. While…
Alexis Sanchez is in talks with two of Italy’s biggest clubs. Multiple sources have indicated that the Chilean international is eager to end the nightmare that has been his spell at Manchester United. The Red Devils themselves are keen to offload their number 7, so as to free up their wage bill and repair the…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eager to begin the rebuilding of his Manchester United squad as soon as possible, having already admitted that he hopes the club will conclude all transfer business by the start of July. A key area to be strengthened is the right-back position. Club captain Antonio Valencia has left the club following…
Inter are set to offer Alexis Sanchez an ‘escape route’. The Chilean international’s spell at Manchester United has been an absolute nightmare right from the very beginning. He has only managed to score one goal during the entirety of the 2018-19 Premier League campaign, and as per multiple sources, is eager to make a new…
Manchester United are poised for a massive summer transfer window. Being deprived of Champions League football will mean that a lot of top talents could be potentially uninterested in making the move to Old Trafford and plying their trade in the Europa League. Plus, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s relative inexperience at the top doesn’t necessarily inspire…
Antonio Conte is holding out for Manchester United’s managerial position despite interest from Serie A clubs. The former Chelsea manager has been linked with the likes of Roma, Inter, and Juventus, however, Gazzetta dello Sport claims he has his eye on the Manchester United job. United’s form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dipped splendidly of late,…
Romelu Lukaku hasn’t been receiving guaranteed first-team action since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s arrival at Manchester United. The Belgian international even saw himself get replaced by Marcus Rashford as the first-choice striker under the Norwegian’s reign, and he continues to struggle for ample game-time to this day. Amid his fall in the pecking order, his agent…
Joao Cancelo could replace Antonio Valencia at Old Trafford. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Joao Cancelo could leave Juventus just a year after his €40 million move from La Liga outfit Valencia. The Portuguese right-back has struggled to gain trust of manager Max Allegri, despite impressing on multiple occassions. Mattia De Sciglio is usually preferred in the big…
Manchester United and Napoli are set to go head-to-head for Spurs’ Kieran Trippier. The England international has been heavily impressive for both club and country in recent months, with his performances having caught the eyes of multiple top clubs around Europe. According to trusted Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Serie A outfit Napoli has now…
Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly is undoubtedly one of the best centre-backs in the world at the moment. Naturally, his talent has attracted heavy interest from the biggest clubs in Europe. Multiple clubs have already been linked with the Senegalese international, but Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester United are said to be more keen than…
Manchester United are ready to make a move for Roma defender Kostas Manolas. The Red Devils seem to have begun their hunt for centre-backs already, as evident from their recent links with the likes of Raphael Varane, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Toby Alderweireld. With the current crop of central defenders just not good enough for Ole…
The woe that has been afflicting Manchester United for far too long is the lack of a leader at the heart of their defense. This mistake is one that Jose Mourinho sought to amend towards the end of his reign, but Ed Woodward’s refusal to part with adequate funds meant that capable centre-backs like Toby…
Manchester United are interested in holding onto Matteo Darmian. Darmian has barely featured since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge of the Old Trafford club, and the full-back’s Manchester United career appears to be all but over. The Italy international has been heavily linked with a return to his homeland as well, with a summer transfer…
Italy’s top clubs are set to battle it out for Romelu Lukaku. Since the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the Manchester United helm, Lukaku seems to have lost his first-choice striker role to 21-year-old Marcus Rashford. Moreover, with the Red Devils expected to strengthen their attacking roster in the upcoming summer transfer window, the…
Despite football being a team game, it cannot be denied that often it is individual spirits that make or break an entire match. Such factors are always highly regarded by managers, who are perpetually on the lookout for stand-out players that can deliver the special X-factor at crucial moments in a game. Once a talent…
Manchester City are preparing a mammoth offer for Milan Skriniar. The Inter Milan defender has been enjoying a sublime campaign this term, with his performances at the back attracting a lot of attention. Multiple top clubs from all across Europe are already being linked with the centre-back, and Inter are expected to be bombarded with…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s big-money switch to Juventus has certainly been a successful one so far. The Portuguese superstar has already scored 24 goals in all competitions for the Italian club, the most crucial three of those arriving against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. The 34-year-old was brought in to help Juve attain European glory, and…
Sadio Mane has revealed how he feels about the prospect of Kalidou Koulibaly joining Manchester United. The Red Devils have been in pursuit of reliable defensive reinforcements for quite some time now, and Koulibaly has been on the very top of their transfer wish-list. While there have been contrary reports regarding the Mancunian giants’ chances…
Lionel Messi has heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo for his performance against Atletico Madrid. The Portuguese superstar was sensational against Los Rojiblancos, as he scored a hat-trick to help Juventus overcome a first leg 2-goal deficit and win the tie 3-2 to proceed to the quarterfinals of the Champions League. While the entire footballing fan-base…
Serie A Transfer News & Results
Serie A, also known as the Serie A TIM due to sponsorship reasons, is the primary football competition in Italy. It was established in the year 1929. Lega Calcio began running the Serie A from 1946, and the governing body continued organizing the prestigious tournament until 2010. Since the 2010-11 season, the Lega Serie A was created.
The Italian League is widely regarded as the most tactical football league in the world. It is also ranked fourth among the European football leagues as per UEFA's league coefficient. The Serie A has been responsible for producing the highest number of European Cup finalists – 27 Italian clubs have reached the finals, and 12 of those teams have tasted European glory.
The decorated title is contested by 20 of the best clubs in Italy. Each club faces the 19 others on two different occasions throughout the course of the season, which lasts from August to May. The teams are awarded three points for a victory, one point for a draw, and none for a loss. The position in the league table is determined on the basis of total points. In case of ties, however, the tie-break is decided using the head-to-head records, followed by goal difference of head-to-head records, goal difference of league, most goals for in league, and lastly, a draw.
A total of 66 clubs have featured in the Serie A ever since its establishment, but only 16 of them have managed to win the Italian title – Juventus (32), AC Milan and Inter Milan (18), Genoa (9), Torino, Bologna, and Pro Vercelli (7), Roma (3), Lazio, Napoli, and Fiorentina (2), Cagliari, Casale, Novese, Hellas Verona, and Sampdoria (1)
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