Serie A news: AC Milan’s season leaves more questions than answers
AC Milan barely made it to the finish line on the last day of the Serie A season, losing their final match against Cagliari and missing out on Champions League qualification. The campaign was meant to be Massimo Allegri’s comeback story, but it turned into a difficult slog for many reasons.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and AC Milan fan Luca Salmasi takes a look at five key takeaways from the club’s latest poor season.
Serie A news: Giovanni Stroppa, the mastermind behind Venezia’s return to the Italian top flight
Giovanni Stroppa has guided Venezia back to Serie A at the first time of asking after sealing the Serie B title on the final day of the season at a packed Stadio Pierluigi Penzo.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and Serie A enthusiast Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at Stroppa’s impact in Venice.
Soccer news: Italian football faces a deepening political crisis, per UEFA
UEFA have warned that any political interference in the Italian Football Federation could jeopardise Italy’s co-hosting rights for UEFA Euro 2032, and even risk Italian clubs being excluded from European competitions.
With the FIGC presidential election approaching and the Gianluca Rocchi refereeing controversy deepening the crisis, Italian football finds itself at a critical crossroads, compounded further by long-standing issues such as outdated stadium infrastructure.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and Italian football enthusiast Luca Salmasi examines the growing turmoil and the potentially far-reaching consequences for the FIGC, Serie A, and Italy's place on the European stage.
Serie A news: Fractured relationship between Claudio Lotito and Lazio causes fans to reach breaking point
Claudio Lotito has become enemy number one for Lazio supporters, with protests led by the club's ultras urging him to sell the club, in the latest and most divisive row between Lazio ownership and its fanbase.
This frustration has built over the sale of some of the club’s key players and their subsequent drop-off in the league, which sees them well outside the European places.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and Serie A enthusiast Luca Salmasi takes a look at Claudio Lotito’s fractured relationship with Lazio supporters.
Serie A news: Como’s rise from Serie D to the brink of European football under Cesc Fabregas
Como 1907’s rise to prominence in Serie A has been one of football’s greatest stories, with the current season really showcasing how powerful they have become.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and Serie A enthusiast Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at Como’s journey from Serie D to being a force to be reckoned with in Serie A as they push for European football.
Serie A analysis: Five talking points from AC Milan v Napoli
Monday night’s race for the Scudetto took another swift turn as Napoli beat AC Milan 1-0, leapfrogging them in the table and closing the gap to five points on league leaders Inter Milan.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi takes a look at five key talking points from the crucial match in the race for the Serie A title.
Serie A news: How repeated referee and VAR errors sparked a crisis in Italian football
Controversy has rocked Serie A in recent weeks as numerous referees, in conjunction with VAR officials, have come under scrutiny for questionable choices.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta takes a closer look at the decisions that have angered fans across the league.
Serie A match preview: Juventus vs Napoli
All eyes will be on the Allianz Stadium on Sunday, January 25, for the historic clash between Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus and Antonio Conte’s Napoli on Matchday 22 of the Serie A.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta previews the fiery fixture between the Bianconeri and the Partenopei, who are likely to come out on top, alongside players to watch and betting predictions.
Serie A news: Kevin De Bruyne transfer signals exciting new era for Napoli and Italian Football
Kevin De Bruyne has completed a move to Serie A champions Napoli after departing Manchester City on the expiration of his contract.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Xhulio Zeneli takes a look back at the Belgian’s career and considers how his arrival might affect Italian football.
The Scottish renaissance in Serie A: Scott McTominay, Che Adams and Billy Gilmour revelling in Italian jobs
Serie A has been a land of attraction for players from all around the world.
It is one of the biggest leagues in the world, and home to some of the most renowned clubs.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Xhulio Zeneli explores the rise of Scottish footballers in Italy and how they’ve reignited a long-dormant connection between Scottish football and Serie A.