Soccer Made in Italy

Bologna, owned by Canadian Joe Saputo, won the Coppa Italia last night by defeating Milan, which is controlled by the American investment fund RedBird Capital Partners led by U.S. businessman Gerry Cardinale. This triumph by the Rossoblù is well-deserved and the result of serious and competent club planning. It proves that even overseas owners can […]

Napoli draw at home against Genoa, and Inter unexpectedly close the gap to just one point with two matches left. Roma fall in Bergamo with controversy over a penalty first awarded, then overturned after on-field review. With just 180 minutes remaining in the season (barring possible tiebreakers for the title or relegation), the Serie A

Club Dago is back — the column that brings you the unfiltered take of Gaetano D’Agostino, former midfield maestro and now a sharp observer of Italian and European soccer. In this new edition, D’Agostino breaks down the epic Champions League semifinal between Inter and Barcelona, calling it «the best matchup of the last decade». But

Former Inter president Massimo Moratti reflects on the club’s Champions League campaign, draws parallels to the 2010 Treble-winning side, and shares his connection to New York. Massimo Moratti, the iconic president who led Inter Milan to their historic treble in 2010, remains a beloved figure among Nerazzurri fans worldwide. In this exclusive interview, he discusses

Conte’s Napoli inches closer to the Scudetto with a hard-fought win in Lecce. Meanwhile, Ranieri’s third straight 1-0 victory with Roma has them eyeing a Champions League spot—a scenario that seemed impossible just five months ago. Just last week, after Roma edged Inter at the San Siro, I wrote that modern football proves one thing

Everything’s up for grabs in 90 minutes as Lecce host Napoli in what feels like an all-in showdown for both clubs. Giampaolo’s Lecce are desperate for survival points, while Antonio Conte’s Napoli — with the coach returning to his hometown — can’t afford to squander their slim lead over Inter at the top. This is

Ranieri’s Roma conquer San Siro with a goal by Soulé, and Napoli take full advantage by pulling three points clear of Inter. Napoli now sits alone at the top of the Serie A standings: their 2-0 win over Torino, powered by the ever-reliable McTominay, gives them a +3 lead over Inter, who fell 1-0 at

After their Coppa Italia derby collapse, Inter face yet another brutal stretch that could define their season. Just a week ago, Inter were still in the running for a historic treble—holding a three-point lead over Napoli in Serie A, preparing for a Coppa Italia semifinal (effectively at home) against Milan, and getting ready for a

The death of Pope Francis has upended an already congested Italian football calendar, with the league’s response walking a fine line between mourning and controversy. Four Serie A matches were originally scheduled for Easter Monday, part of Matchday 33: Parma-Juventus, Cagliari-Fiorentina, Torino-Udinese, and Genoa-Lazio. But on Monday morning, news broke of the Pope’s death, prompting

As we head into the final stretch of the season, Inter are still out in front, but the fixture list now seems to favor Napoli. Wins also for Juventus and Milan, while Fiorentina stumble again. This year, Serie A has become synonymous with unpredictability. Surprises are now routine—just look at Atalanta. Once thought to be