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120 years later, Is AC Milan’s journey back to the top a wild goose chase or a possibility?
As the Rossoneri celebrate 120 years since formation, we look back at why the best club in the world at its peak, is wallowing in mediocrity.
Will racism ever end in Serie A?
Racism incidents have spiked in the Italian Serie A over the last couple of months. The real question is how do they move on and perhaps save the reputation of one of the best leagues in the world.
How have Atalanta become Serie A Giants?
Italy and Europe have a new football giant, ‘The Goddess’ of Bergamo. Atalanta have built-up their progression on sustainable structures that could see them in the big circles for the foreseeable future.
Are we witnessing the resurgence of the Italian Serie A?
Familiar with the Premier League’s “Big 6?” Well, Italy actually have a “Big 8”and you would be surprised what they have been up to and how much damage they can do on the biggest European football stage, the UEFA Champions League. Could glory really make its way back to Italy?
Forget the age, Gervinho is hitting top gear
Forget the age, Gervinho is still hitting top gear in Serie A. The Cote de Ivoire international may be enjoying his best return in Europe with 8 goals in 18 matches for Parma.
The pursuit of justice for racial abuse on Kalidou Koulibaly continues
Arguably the best center back in the world currently, Koulibaly has more than just his career development to focus on. As a subject of racial abuse in the Italian Serie A, he faces no easy task in dealing with the emotions that come with all that. But alas, he is not alone. Friends and fans from the Premier League and Africa are all behind the Senegalese international.
Gervinho and Yaya Toure: Aging like wine
Former Arsenal forward, Gervinho and the four time African Footballer of the Year, Yaya Toure are the two Ivorian Legends back in the headlines again and warming hearts. Will the AFCON Winners and seasoned FIFA World cup performers deliver for their new clubs?
Abroad: Inter Milan chase Ghanaian midfielder, Kwadwo Asamoah
Kwadwo Asamoah may be on his way out of Juventus at the end of season.