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Category: Italy

The burn in Bern a timely wakeup call for Juventus

The burn in Bern a timely wakeup call for Juventus

December 18, 2018 by Paul Little

Paul Little looks back at Juventus’ defeat against Young Boys and how it may steel the Bianconeri for success this season.

Carlo Ancelotti rebuilding reputation at Napoli

Carlo Ancelotti rebuilding reputation at Napoli

December 10, 2018 by Paul Little

Ahead of a crunch Champions League game against Liverpool, Paul Little looks at Carlo Ancelotti and his tenure at Napoli.

FC Porto, The Big Five and the death of European club competition

FC Porto, The Big Five and the death of European club competition

November 15, 2018 by Richard Pike

Richard Pike takes a look at Europe’s premier club competitions and the increasing domination of clubs from ‘The Big Five’

Barcelona slip up, Dortmund extend lead, Juventus continue winning  European Football review

Barcelona slip up, Dortmund extend lead, Juventus continue winning European Football review

November 12, 2018 by Back Page Football

A lot back at the weekend that was for the top sides in Europe’s major domestic competitions.

Spalletti cautious despite Inter progress

Spalletti cautious despite Inter progress

November 5, 2018 by Paul Little

Paul Little takes a look at Inter Milan who have shown signs of improvement this season under coach Luciano Spalletti.

How much is too much? Peter Lim and UEFA Champions League group H

How much is too much? Peter Lim and UEFA Champions League group H

October 22, 2018 by Zach Rees

With Valencia, Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus all drawn together in the UEFA Champions League, Zach Rees looks at the potential conflicts of interest involving Peter Lim

Ronaldo answers questions as Napoli are swept aside

Ronaldo answers questions as Napoli are swept aside

October 2, 2018 by Paul Little

He may not have found the net but Cristiano Ronaldo was instrumental in Juventus’ weekend win over Napoli in Serie A, writes Paul Little.

No losers in Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus

No losers in Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus

July 12, 2018 by Matthew Galea

Matthew Galea assesses the summer’s biggest transfer story as Cristiano Ronaldo swaps Real Madrid for Juventus after a trophy-laden decade in Spain.

Relentless Juventus push Serie A rivals to new heights

Relentless Juventus push Serie A rivals to new heights

May 1, 2018 by Paul Little

With the Serie A title set to go down to the wire, Paul Little looks at the statistics from a relentless season for Juventus.

Defending - Football's forgotten art

Defending – Football’s forgotten art

April 23, 2018 by Robert Barter

Robert Barter discusses the history of Italian inspired defensive tactics and how they could still be used for domination in the modern era.

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