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Author: Alif Chandra

An ode to Mr. Roma - Daniele De Rossi

An ode to Mr. Roma – Daniele De Rossi

April 16, 2018 by Alif Chandra

Alif Chandra discusses Daniele De Rossi who has assumed the role of talisman at AS Roma following the retirement of club legend Francesco Totti.

Matthijs de Ligt - Dutch football's future

Matthijs de Ligt – Dutch football’s future

March 22, 2018 by Alif Chandra

Ajax have a brilliant reputation for producing young talent, and Alif Chandra believes that Matthijs de Ligt has a brighter future than most.

Serie A's solidarity showcases football's purer side

Serie A’s solidarity showcases football’s purer side

March 14, 2018 by Alif Chandra

After an emotionally charged weekend for Italian football, Alif Chandra reflects on the solidarity shown across Serie A.

Alessio Romagnoli's rapid ascendancy continues with Milan

Alessio Romagnoli’s rapid ascendancy continues with Milan

March 5, 2018 by Alif Chandra

Alif Chandra looks at AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli whose progress is great news for both club and country.

Milan's Gennaro Gattuso could be the next Conte

Milan’s Gennaro Gattuso could be the next Conte

February 13, 2018 by Alif Chandra

Milan are resurgent under head coach Gennaro Gattuso, whose managerial stylings suggest he could be following Antonio Conte to greatness, writes Alif Chandra

Davide Calabria the leading light as Milan overcome Lazio

Davide Calabria the leading light as Milan overcome Lazio

January 31, 2018 by Alif Chandra

Big spending Milan may be trying to buy their way back to glory, but it is youth team graduate Davide Calabria that is impressing, writes Alif Chandra.

Bad habits - Italian football's problem with corruption

Bad habits – Italian football’s problem with corruption

January 5, 2018 by Alif Chandra

Italian football was rocked with the nation team’s failure to qualify for this summer’s World Cup, but some of its problems run even deeper, writes Alif Chandra.

Gattuso needs to start showing faith in Cutrone and Silva at Milan

Gattuso needs to start showing faith in Cutrone and Silva at Milan

December 28, 2017 by Alif Chandra

As Gennaro Gattuso settles into his role as AC Milan head coach, Alif Chandra offers his thoughts on team selection for the Serie A giants.

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