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Tag: Italy

Why reigning champions Juventus will win Serie A again

Why reigning champions Juventus will win Serie A again

January 4, 2018 by Andrew Delaney

Serie A has got itself a title race this season but Andrew Delaney believes that Juventus have enough star quality to again come out on top.

What next for the World Cup failures?

What next for the World Cup failures?

November 28, 2017 by Andrew Delaney

Andrew Delaney looks at some of the big hitters who underperformed in qualifying and will now miss next summer’s World Cup in Russia.

Virtual Insanity - VAR creates more problems than it solves

Virtual Insanity – VAR creates more problems than it solves

October 8, 2017 by Dave Long

Dave Long discusses the impact that the video assistant referee (VAR) is having on the game so its introduction to top flight football.

Are Napoli potential underdogs for the Serie A title?

Are Napoli potential underdogs for the Serie A title?

September 2, 2017 by Dan Davis

Napoli have been one of Italy’s most entertaining sides in recent seasons but can they now take the next step and claim a Serie A title?

Defying the odds – Celebrating Europe's underdogs

Defying the odds – Celebrating Europe’s underdogs

August 2, 2017 by Dan Davis

Often derided as qualification whipping-boys, the minnows of Europe offer much more than just an easy three points, writes Dan Davis.

Life after Totti - Monchi and Di Francesco herald in a new era in Rome

Life after Totti – Monchi and Di Francesco herald in a new era in Rome

June 20, 2017 by Karan Tejwani

As Roma prepare for life post-Totti, Karan Tejwani profiles the two men tasked with bringing silverware to the Eternal City.

Bologna - From ragu to riches?

Bologna – From ragu to riches?

March 1, 2017 by Jack Unwin

Despite a difficult February, Jack Unwin believes that Bologna have a bright future ahead of them in Serie A.

Edin Džeko - Discarded by City; Flourishing in Rome

Edin Džeko – Discarded by City; Flourishing in Rome

February 25, 2017 by Andrew Delaney

Often having his successful spell in England forgotten, Andrew Delaney outlines Edin Džeko’s current success in Serie A.

Mario Balotelli – a revival or just a reminder?

Mario Balotelli – a revival or just a reminder?

December 1, 2016 by Paul Little

Paul Little discusses Mario Balotelli’s form at OCG Nice and ponders whether the Italian is now ready to regain some of his early promise.

Despite Genoa set-back rumblings of a revival at AC Milan will continue

Despite Genoa set-back rumblings of a revival at AC Milan will continue

October 26, 2016 by Paul Little

On Tuesday night Milan suffered a heavy set-back away to Genoa, but talk of Rossoneri revival will continue unabated, writes Paul Little.

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