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On October 15, 1972, Milan beat Atalanta 9-3 as the match at the San Siro went down in history as the Serie A match with the most goals scored ever

Milan vs Atalanta Throwback: The Match With the Most Goals Ever

People present at the San Siro Stadium on that day claim that the electronic scorecard went in tilt and lost track of the scorers. Others report that the referee Giunti run out of space in his notebook to list them. While such claims may fade into legend, one thing is for sure and it’s the score of the Serie A match with the most goals ever: On October 15, 1972, Milan beat Atalanta 9-3! Continue reading

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To remember Gianluca Vialli is to talk about a player who was truly out of the box. The word that best sums up his life and career is “unpredictable”

Serie A Heroes: Gianluca Vialli, an Ode to Unpredictability

To remember Gianluca Vialli is to talk about a player who was truly out of the box. Fuori dagli schemi, as we say in Italy. He was not the strongest of his generation, nor the most controversial. But he had a share of talent and rebelliousness big enough to make him a cult figure in the Belpaese of the 1980s. Perhaps the word that best sums up his life and career is “unpredictable”. Continue reading

Serie A Heroes: “Batigol” Batistuta, Firenze’s Legendary Marksman

Gabriel Omar Batistuta graced Italian football from 1991 to 2003, becoming a Fiorentina legend and winning a Scudetto with Roma. Tactically gifted, industriously astute and strikingly prolific, Batistuta was a force to be reckoned with when in full flow. A once-in-a-lifetime player who relentlessly terrorized defenses without a second thought. He also remained Argentina's top-scorer until Lionel Messi took over the record. Continue reading

Serie A Heroes: George Weah, Milan’s Untameable “Lion King”

First Name: George. Family Name: Weah. Those four letters attached to a number nine shirt will always make a pleasant shiver run up any Milan supporter's spine. Weah was an atypical “number nine” with impressive physical and technical characteristics. He made the red-and-black side of the San Siro fall in love despite scoring less that one would expect considering his massive skills.   Continue reading
Inter want to retain all their stars next summer, unlike in the previous ones, and have set a sky-high valuation for Alessandro Bastoni, who’s routinely pursued by the top European clubs.

Man City and Real Madrid Target Unlikely to Leave Inter

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Inter want to retain all their stars next summer, unlike in the previous ones, and have set a sky-high valuation for Alessandro Bastoni, who’s routinely pursued by the top European clubs. Director Ausilio attended the recent clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid.
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It’s certainly not the first time Luis Alberto wants to leave Lazio, although he has never done it so publicly and so early.

Should Other Italian Teams Try to Sign Luis Alberto?

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It’s certainly not the first time Luis Alberto wants to leave Lazio, although he has never done it so publicly and so early. He’s not the greatest fit for Igor Tudor’s high-intensity scheme, where everybody will have to run a lot more than under Maurizio Sarri.
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As widely anticipated, Serie A will have five teams in the Champions League next season thanks to Atalanta and Fiorentina advancing.

Serie A Clinches Fifth Champions League Representative

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As widely anticipated, Serie A will have five teams in the Champions League next season. Atalanta and Fiorentina advancing and a few English teams getting eliminated this week sealed the deal. The Italian championship is out of reach for the Premier League.
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Atalanta vs Liverpool, Europa League

Atalanta Player Ratings vs Liverpool: Composed La Dea Make History

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The Premier League giants could only register a 1-0 win which wasn't enough to put them through. So here are our player ratings for Atalanta who, despite the slim defeat, achieved history by reaching their first European semi-final since 1988 at the expense of Liverool.
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Matteo Gabbia

Milan Player Ratings vs Roma: Toothless Attack Overshadowed by Calamitous Defending

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Milan failed to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit in their Europa League quarter-final tie, losing 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico to end their continental adventure. It was another bleak showing from Rossoneri, whose defensive blunders propelled Daniele De Rossi's side into the semi-finals.
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