Italian football news, analysis, fixtures and results for the latest from Serie A, Serie B and the Azzurri.
Everybody watching wanted to be part of that embrace. As Italy celebrated winning Euro 2020, Azzurri supporters around the world watched as Roberto Mancini sought out his old friend and …
We all wanted to hug Gianluca Vialli Read More
Perhaps his most legendary moment was that towering header in the 1970 World Cup Final against Italy, securing the third trophy for both himself and Brazil, writes Giancarlo Rinaldi. He …
Farewell Pele: One of Italy’s greatest opponents Read More
Argentina has been lucky to have had two players like Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi to grace its national team. After they lifted the World Cup for the third time, …
Messi or Maradona: does it matter who is greater? Read More
It seems like a distant dream, but the Azzurri have been regular stars of World Cup finals. In the closing part of his series, Giancarlo Rinaldi looks back at a …
World Cup Final: three memorable Italy games Read More
The Azzurri are on an unwanted holiday this November and December but they have been World Cup stars in years gone by. In the fourth part of his series, Giancarlo …
World Cup semi-finals: three unforgettable Italy games Read More
Italy may not have made it to Qatar but they have written famous chapters in the history of international football’s biggest tournament. In the third part of his series, Giancarlo …
World Cup Quarter-Finals: three unforgettable Italy games Read More
As Azzurri fans watch events unfolding in Qatar without their favourites there to support, Giancarlo Rinaldi looks back at past competitions. In the second of a five-part series here is …
World Cup Round of 16: three unforgettable Italy games Read More
With Italy missing out on the World Cup, all we have is nostalgia. In the first of a series looking back at the Azzurri’s highs and lows, Giancarlo Rinaldi recalls …
Italy at the World Cup – Three infamous group games Read More
Only four Roma players will be involved at the World Cup, so José Mourinho will use the break to recharge batteries and scout potential reinforcements for January, writes Giancarlo Rinaldi. …
Mourinho’s double aim during World Cup Read More
As 2006 Italy World Cup winners Fabio Cannavaro and Daniele De Rossi prepare to meet for the first time on the touchline, Giancarlo Rinaldi analyses the first matches of the …
What we’ve learned from De Rossi’s first games as a coach Read More
With Antonio Conte and Roberto De Zerbi meeting in Brighton-Tottenham tomorrow, Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at the differences and the common traits of the two Italian tacticians. They might both be …
Differences and common traits of Conte and De Zerbi Read More
Italy have plenty of regrets for not qualifying for the World cup, but Giancarlo Rinaldi suggests the Azzurri must see beyond Qatar 2022. There were bittersweet smiles all around in …
Italy must see beyond World Cup Read More
Italy showed signs of progress against England securing a deserved 1-0 at San Siro, and Giancarlo Rinaldi analyses Roberto Mancini’s new tactical adjustments, which we may see again in the …
Italy’s sweet little victory against England Read More
Josip Ilicic has waved goodbye to Atalanta and Giancarlo Rinaldi examines the career of ‘one of Serie A’s greatest entertainers.’ There is something magical about watching a left-footed player cast …
Ilicic: one of Serie A’s greatest entertainers Read More
Roma celebrating the Europa Conference League in May brought back memories of when Serie A clubs dominated Europe. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at what lies ahead of the seven Italian sides …
Serie A 2022-23 preview: A European Renaissance? Read More
After a solid enough season with good elements to build on, Torino have had a bit of a summer meltdown. Giancarlo Rinaldi fears some big name departures and a reliance …
Torino 2022-23 preview: Grumbles at the Granata Read More
After a few years in the doldrums, the Viola won hearts and minds with some exciting and occasionally winning football under Vincenzo Italiano. Giancarlo Rinaldi examines whether they can build …
Fiorentina 2022-23 preview: Dark horses to deliver? Read More
Empoli won admirers with a classy and relatively comfortable campaign last season. Giancarlo Rinaldi assesses how easy it will be to repeat the deal after losing some key personnel… There …
Empoli 2022-23 preview: Seeking survival in style Read More
If there were a handful of players that the rest of the world envied Serie A, Kalidou Koulibaly was certainly one of them. Powerful and imposing yet intelligent and elegant, …
Kalidou Koulibaly: Farewell to the King of Napoli Read More
Fiorentina have denied that the club is up for sale and Giancarlo Rinaldi explains why Rocco Commisso is right to stick around despite recent criticism from some Viola fans. It …
Why it’s too soon for Commisso to sell Fiorentina Read More