Italy got their Euro 2012 campaign off to a winning start, but Giancarlo Rinaldi underlines that there is still plenty of work to do. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi rounds up the Week 1 action as an Ibra-less Milan sent out an instant message. More

As another Serie A season is about to kick off, Giancarlo Rinaldi outlines that all us football fans have a right to dream. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi on what we should expect from new Italy boss Cesare Prandelli following World Cup disaster. More

What to do with a problem like Diego? Giancarlo Rinaldi on the dilemma that Juventus are still working on this summer. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi on how the big four in Serie A – Inter, Milan, Juventus and Roma – are preparing for the new campaign. More

Spain are the new world champions. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at what lessons were learnt for Italian football at South Africa 2010. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi on how Inter and Holland ace Wesley Sneijder is on the verge of entering the record books. More

Italy are about to embark on a new era after World Cup elimination. Giancarlo Rinaldi waves goodbye to heroes of old. More

Marcello Lippi may have been a hero in Berlin but, as Giancarlo Rinaldi argues, he’s the biggest culprit for World Cup 2010 humiliation. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi on how the game against New Zealand underlined that something special is missing from this Italian side. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi puts the scepticism about this Italy team to one side as they prepare to kick off their World Cup campaign against Paraguay. More

With Andrea Pirlo sidelined, Giancaro Rinaldi believes that the time could be right for Riccardo Montolivo to finally show his worth. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi finds romance and unpredictability in the final throes of the season down in Serie B. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi reminds us that Inter had more than a special Coach at their disposal in this season’s Champions League triumph. More

Inter have won their fifth title in a row. Giancarlo Rinaldi on how the best team in the Division deserved yet another Scudetto. More

Inter practically wrapped up the Scudetto with a 2-0 victory over a shameful Lazio side. Giancarlo Rinaldi rounds up the action from Week 36. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi on Claudio Ranieri’s Rome derby tactical gamble that could have ensured the Scudetto. More

The Scudetto race took a new twist at the weekend as Roma leapfrogged Inter. Giancarlo Rinaldi reports. More

It took a titanic performance but at last we have the title fight everyone but Inter fans wanted, writes Giancarlo Rinaldi. More

Ahead of their tie at the weekend, Roma became Inter’s biggest rivals after Milan lost at Parma. Giancarlo Rinaldi on the latest Serie A action. More

Inter dropped points again in Serie A but only Roma could take advantage. Giancarlo Rinaldi wraps up the Week 29 action. More

What a weekend of Serie A action! Giancarlo Rinaldi still can’t quite believe what he witnessed in Week 28. More

Inter wasted a match-point after Roma and Milan drew on Saturday. Giancarlo Rinaldi on the Week 27 that was. More

The gap at the top has been cut yet again but Giancarlo Rinaldi backs ‘unpopular’ Inter to still reign supreme at the end of the season. More

Inter’s title credentials were examined in Week 24 as their lead at the top was shaved, while a few crisis hit clubs tasted victory again. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi on the Week 23 action which confirmed that there is a footballing divide in the Eternal City. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi on the Week 22 action which saw Alberto Zaccheroni fail to instantly revive the Old Lady and Milan suffer another setback. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi on the news that Fiorentina’s Adrian Mutu has tested positive for a banned substance. More

Inter proved they are stronger than everyone and everything in Italian football against Milan. Giancarlo Rinaldi wraps up the latest Serie A action. More

We at last have a title challenge as a Ronaldinho inspired Milan sent a clear message to city rivals Inter. Giancarlo Rinaldi on the Week 20 that was. More

Forget Juventus, the Scudetto race this term is now strictly a Milan affair after Week 19’s events, says Giancarlo Rinaldi. More

Serie A resumed after the winter break with some crucial wins for Milan and Juve. Giancarlo Rinaldi on the Week 18 that was. More

Another loss for crisis hit Juve and a cold snap have allowed Inter to stretch their legs at the top. Giancarlo Rinaldi on the Week 17 that was. More

And some say Italian football is predictable… Giancarlo Rinaldi reports on another mad weekend in Serie A. More

What a weekend! Giancarlo Rinaldi looks back at the latest round of action which makes Serie A so unique. More

And some say Italian football is boring. Giancarlo Rinaldi invites the critics to watch Leonardo's Milan in action. More

Gigi Buffon won his 100th cap on Saturday. Giancarlo Rinaldi compares him with another Italian legend in the shape of Dino Zoff. More

Ciro Ferrara and Leonardo – who has done the better job so far? Giancarlo Rinaldi explains all. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi on the crisis that has engulfed Coppa Italia and Super Cup holders Lazio. More

Thank goodness for Roma! Their draw at Inter left Giancarlo Rinaldi and Serie A with something to talk about after the latest round of games. More

Are Milan’s recent wins the death throes of a great team or a genuine revival? Giancarlo Rinaldi looks for an answer. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi on just how important Juventus-Fiorentina could be for both sides this weekend. More

Italy look for World Cup qualification in the Republic of Ireland on Saturday in a game which reminds Giancarlo Rinaldi of a famous upset. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi wraps up another round of Serie A in which Inter conjured up a winner from nowhere to underline their dominance. More

The whole of Europe watched Stevan Jovetic bring down Liverpool last night, but Giancarlo Rinaldi saw a vision of Roberto Baggio. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi on the decision by Andrea Della Valle to resign as Fiorentina President. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi looks back on a tough start to the Champions League for the Italian clubs and hails the efforts of an old-timer. More

Italy, with the help of Juventus, are almost through to the World Cup. Giancarlo Rinaldi praises their efforts. More

Serie A returned with a shock for Inter. Giancarlo Rinaldi rounds up the opening 90 minutes of the season. More

Fiorentina take on Sporting Lisbon this evening in a tie that, as Giancarlo Rinaldi explains, will ask questions of boss Cesare Prandelli. More

Fabio Cannavaro is now Italy’s most capped player. Giancarlo Rinaldi pays tribute to the legendary stopper. More

Alberto Aquilani left Italy for England last week. Giancarlo Rinaldi is still finding it hard to say goodbye. More

The new season is just 90 minutes old and Carlo Ancelotti, as Giancarlo Rinaldi points out, has already got his hands on a trophy. More

Felipe Melo is a wanted man but, as Giancarlo Rinaldi points out, nobody has actually dug into their pockets to sign him. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi hopes that Italy boss Marcello Lippi has been watching the Azzurrini at the Under-21 European Championship. More

Kaka may have gone and more could follow, but Giancarlo Rinaldi doesn’t think it’s the end of Italian football – it might just be the beginning… More

He’s been Chelsea boss for just 24 hours and Carlo Ancelotti is already on trial. Giancarlo Rinaldi defends the Italian. More

Like so many other Italian fans tonight, Giancarlo Rinaldi will watch the Champions League Final with a touch of envy. More

Inter won the League title last week, but have Catania had a more successful season? Giancarlo Rinaldi explains all. More

Silvio Berlusconi yesterday criticised Carlo Ancelotti. Giancarlo Rinaldi jumps to the defence of the Milan boss. More

Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink said last night’s referee was the worst he’d ever seen. But, asks Giancarlo Rinaldi, what about Byron Moreno? More

Inter’s loss at Napoli has apparently given Milan a chance of winning the Scudetto. Giancarlo Rinaldi rubbishes such a claim. More

With just six games remaining, Giancarlo Rinaldi explains why he’s unexpectedly turned into a fan of Torino and Bologna. More

Giancarlo Rinaldi is happy to see Giampaolo Pazzini in the Azzurri squad. But doesn’t he need Antonio Cassano beside him? More

A unique scorer, Pippo Inzaghi has now joined the 300 club. Giancarlo Rinaldi pays tribute to a much-criticised player. More

You can slate Inter for a number of reasons, but Giancarlo Rinaldi warns you not to allow your criticisms to blur footballing reality. More

Mario Balotelli was at his enigmatic best against Roma at the weekend. Giancarlo Rinaldi urges the Inter star to curb his enthusiasm. More

Chelsea will come up against more than Juventus in the Champions League, they’ll be taking on a club with a past. Giancarlo Rinaldi reports. More

No matter what you think of David Beckham, fans of Serie A in the UK have a lot to thank him for. Giancarlo Rinaldi explains. More

It may just be a friendly, but Italy v Brazil is always a special affair as Giancarlo Rinaldi reports. More

If a week is a long time in football, a month is an age in the transfer window. Giancarlo Rinaldi recalls how mid-season moves used to happen. More

After a shock home loss to Lecce at the weekend, Giancarlo Rinaldi insists that the time has come for Fiorentina to finally grow up. More

With no Serie A football being played since December 21, Giancarlo Rinaldi thinks the Premiership could learn from the Italian way of calcio. More

Week 15 saw another example of a Serie A club not wanting to humiliate their opposition – an Italian trait Giancarlo Rinaldi applauds. More

Fabrizio Miccoli has been on fire recently. Giancarlo Rinaldi alerts Marcello Lippi to Palermo’s answer to Francesco Totti. More

Adrian Mutu and Francesco Totti found the net at the weekend with cheeky chips. But, as Giancarlo Rinaldi asks, did they lack respect? More

After a couple of dubious penalties at the weekend, Giancarlo Rinaldi reveals the consequences that come with ‘soft’ spot-kicks. More

It’s one of the tightest Serie A races in years, but Giancarlo Rinaldi wonders whether that shows strength or weakness. More

Should Alberto Gilardino have celebrated his controversial strike against Palermo? Giancarlo Rinaldi gives us his view. More

It was the past versus the present as Luca Toni and Alberto Gilardino faced off in Munich. Giancarlo Rinaldi reports on the night’s winner. More

It was another night to remember for the Under-21 side but, as Giancarlo Rinaldi explains, doubts remain over boss Gigi Casiraghi. More

Talk that Juventus have been plunged into crisis is somewhat premature, says Giancarlo Rinaldi. More

Marco Borriello didn’t get his name on the scoresheet, but Giancarlo Rinaldi insists he was the key man in Milan’s 4-1 win over Lazio. More

The 2-2 draw at Lyon has left Fiorentina furious. Giancarlo Rinaldi asks whatever happened to fair play? More

Not too many fancy an Italian club to win the Champions League. But, as Giancarlo Rinaldi explains, they shouldn’t be underestimated. More

The best League in Europe? Giancarlo Rinaldi warns that Serie A is now coming under pressure from Germany. More

Asked to predict which club would be the revelation of the new Serie A season, Giancarlo Rinaldi makes his case for… More

As Argentina and Nigeria prepare to meet in the Olympic Final, Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at why Italy’s cookie crumbled in Beijing. More

As Francesco Coco embarks on an acting career, Giancarlo Rinaldi looks back on the left-back’s wasted playing days. More

The new season has only just begun and Lazio chief Claudio Lotito has already annoyed Giancarlo Rinaldi. More

So who’ll win the Scudetto this season? Giancarlo Rinaldi invites the contenders into his Dragons’ Den to make their case for his backing. More

The recent Adrian Mutu saga at Fiorentina has again raised questions about loyalty in football, as Giancarlo Rinaldi explains. More

Tennis, cycling, motor racing and golf – Giancarlo Rinaldi has discovered that there is just no substitute for Italian football. More

The new season may not have officially kicked off, but the sack race has already begun as Giancarlo Rinaldi explains. More

Although Inter have finally made their move on the transfer market, Giancarlo Rinaldi insists they need more than Amantino Mancini. More