Soccer Made in Italy

Serie A: Napoli Win the Olimpico Showdown and Go Top Again — Endless VAR and Referee Controversies

Conte’s side mirrored Roma’s setup and won thanks to a counterattack finished by Neres. Controversies exploded in both Rome and Milan. The big match between Roma and Napoli delivered a stunning atmosphere at the Stadio Olimpico: yet another sellout for the Giallorossi, matched by a packed away end, creating a spectacle in the stands that […]

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Three Wins Out of Four in the Champions League, First Slip-Up for Inter

After Tuesday’s victories from Juventus and Napoli, Wednesday brought Atalanta’s dominant win away at Eintracht — but Inter fell at the death against Atlético in Madrid. It could have been a historic clean sweep, but the round ends with the bitter taste of Inter’s first defeat in the competition, beaten at the Wanda Metropolitano by

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Playoff World Cup: Italy–Northern Ireland, (possible) final on the road

From the Zurich draw came a déjà-vu confirmation: home-field advantage in the semifinal, disadvantage in the decisive match. If Italy beat Northern Ireland, they’ll have to fight for a World Cup berth away in Wales or Bosnia… There was a moment, right when the ball with Italy’s name came out of the urn first, when

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Serie A: On the weekend of the goalkeepers, Roma roar back to the top alongside Inter

Matchday 11 of Serie A showcased the goalkeepers — decisive across multiple fixtures — as Roma and Inter head into the international break tied at the top of the table. It was a weekend full of shocks, upsets, and dramatic turnarounds. The biggest collapses came from Juric’s Atalanta, stunned 3–0 at home by Sassuolo, and

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Serie A: Inter–Lazio the big match, De Rossi and Vanoli debut on the bench

For Spalletti, it’s derby time at the Stadium; Roma face former star Zaniolo at the Olimpico; Bologna–Napoli is a high-table clash. Matchday 11 of Serie A brings plenty of intriguing storylines — and several that deserve to be told or remembered. The headline game comes on Sunday night, with Lazio hosting Inter. On SMIT, you

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European Cups: Wins for Inter, Atalanta and Roma — Fiorentina sink again

Draws for Napoli and Juventus. Pioli’s dismissal fails to wake up the Viola, who lose again — this time in the Conference League. The overall balance for Italian clubs in this week’s three days of European action is better than last week’s, but still not without its shadows. Let’s start with the positives: no defeats

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