serie a
Our Darling, Our Diego: How Naples Fell in Love With Maradona
It is often taken as a truism that no man is bigger than the club, but Diego Maradona's stint at Napoli challenges this. During a glorious and at times chaotic seven years in Naples, Maradona brought a whole city under his spell.
The Cult: Edgar Davids
Edgar Davids was an all-action defensive midfielder who spoke his mind, didn't take any shit, and became an icon in wraparound goggles. For his attitude, his football and his tinted shades, he earns a spot in The Cult.
The Cult: Gabriel Batistuta
This week's addition to The Cult wrote his name in football history as a prolific goalscorer for both club and country. It was for this reason that Gabriel Batistuta became better known as "Batigol".
Higuain Delivers a Ludicrously Good Volley
The Juventus striker found himself in a position underneath a friendly header, and absolutely rocketed the ball by wrapping his leg around it.
Squandered Talent, Bygone Youth: The Salutary Tale of Nicklas Bendtner
Nicklas Bendtner once held ambitions to be amongst the greatest strikers in the world. Now, he could be on his way to Nottingham Forest. So where did it all go wrong?
Make or Break: The Last-chance Saloon of the Senior Loan
For players like Joe Hart and Jack Wilshere, the senior loan provides a final chance at redemption. That said, it could also be the beginning of the end.
New Champions League Format “A Scandal” Says Ligue 1 Union Boss
The top four leagues in Europe are to be guaranteed four Champions League spots from the 2018/19 season onwards, leaving the head of the Premiere Ligue union fuming.
AC Milan Sell Record Low 10,000 Season Tickets Prior To Start Of Serie A Season
The seven-time European Cup winners have seen ticket sales plummet in recent seasons, with fans showing their discontent at the running of the club.
Naples Restaurant Offers Cut-Price Pizza To Coincide With Gonzalo Higuain’s First Injury at Juventus
This throws up a unique ethical conundrum: is it okay to profit from someone else’s suffering, if there’s delicious pizza involved?
How Paying €90 Million for a Player Who Peaked Became a Shrewd Move for Juventus
Gonzalo Higuain is only one part of the most significant transfer window in the game.
A Reddit Table Explains Why Today's Transfers Are Less Overpriced Than in Previous Years
Juventus paid 90 million euros for Gonzalo Higuain. A reddit table shows us that perhaps the fee is not so exorbitant, at least in comparison to previous transfers.
Serie B Launches Crowdfunder To Help Finance Refugee Football Pitch on Lampedusa
In association with their official charity, Serie B is aiming to build a state-of-the-art pitch for local youth teams, students and refugees.