The rivalry with the Bianconeri is one of the fiercest for Fiorentina supporters, a feeling that has been made clear by the pre-match choreography that is displayed in the stands. It was essentially an insult aimed at the opposition, nothing unusual for those who were used to the charged atmosphere of stadiums, but still a […]
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The fans, already disappointed by recent performances, remained stunned by a different matte representation of Dusan Vlahović and his teammates. Juventus' defeat was not only unexpected, it was amazing in his scale. Losing is part of football, but a defeat of this size had not taken place in 58 years. Yes, no mistakes here: 58
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Despite this star-studded line-up, the rankings are a cause for concern for Como's rich assets. Yet every weekend, Serie A fans know that if they are looking for excitement, they can count on the team coached by Fabregas. His team plays dynamic, attacking football and relies on a mix of players who rediscover their form
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This was the story of the Turin derby. On one side was Paolo Vanoli's Torino, who endured a season marked by inconsistency, more lows than highs, with frustrated fans growing increasingly disillusioned with the management of president Urbano Cairo. On the other side was Thiago Motta's Juventus, a team that had started the season in
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Lazio went into the derby in much better shape, with Roma hovering just above the relegation zone on Sunday afternoon as Marco Baroni's Lazio side dreamed of challenging for a top spot. But as always, the Rome derby was a special match, a match in which the unpredictable becomes routine. Just before kick-off, Claudio Ranieri
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Sunday's events were downright shameful, something unthinkable just a few years ago. Just hours before the crucial match against Roma, rumors began to circulate: Fonseca would be fired regardless of the outcome. This was the worst possible way to approach such an important match, especially against Claudio Ranieri's well-trained Giallorossi. As expected, Milan's performance was
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Fans expressed their appreciation and relief after Sunday's emphatic 5-0 win over Parma. There was a lot riding on the match; a draw or loss would have been catastrophic for a team still navigating the perilous depths of the standings. A convincing response was crucial, not just a win, but an impressive performance that demonstrated
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What unfolded wasn't even a competition. The final score resembled a tennis match and the game was completely one-sided, with Inzaghi's Inter Milan dominating every aspect and delivering a result of humiliating proportions for Lazio, especially considering the Biancocelesti were playing at home. Before this devastating 0-6 defeat, Baroni and his team looked set for
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What unfolded wasn't even a competition. The final score resembled a tennis match and the game was completely one-sided, with Inzaghi's Inter Milan dominating every aspect and delivering a result of humiliating proportions for Lazio, especially considering the Biancocelesti were playing at home. Before this devastating 0-6 defeat, Baroni and his team looked set for
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Years ago he achieved extraordinary results in Genoa, but since his arrival in Bergamo he has discovered his personal Eden. His Atalanta side is a pure expression of football paradise. On Friday, Ademola Lookman and his teammates triumphed over AC Milan with a 2-1 win, propelling Atalanta to the top of the standings. They are
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Both the Rossoneri and Bianconeri seemed more concerned about avoiding damage than grabbing glory, and the match played out as a natural consequence of that caution. Neither side really tried to win, and when they did, it was with such a half-hearted effort that it seemed that the risks of defeat outweighed the rewards of
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