Serie A
Fiorentina, Moise Kean increasingly the driving force
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Claudio Ranieri‘s third adventure on the Roma bench begins with a 1-0 defeat against Napoli. Romelu Lukaku, the ex, decided the Maradona match with the winning goal in the 54th minute. A precious goal that allows Antonio Conte’s men to reclaim the top of the table after a game that they largely controlled. Despite demonstrating greater solidity compared to previous outings, Roma still appears to be a work in progress.
Napoli dominates the first half, Roma on the defensive
From the early minutes, the script of the match is clear: Napoli takes control of the game, trying to break through especially on the wings. The most glaring opportunity comes as early as the 2nd minute, when Di Lorenzo delivers a perfect cross to Kvaratskhelia, who heads the ball incredulously wide from a few yards out. After a timid start, Roma manages to reorganize defensively, giving few chances to the opponents.
McTominay tries twice, first in the 9th minute with a shot that grazes the post and then in the 24th minute, when Svilar makes a great save. The Giallorossi venture forward with a long-range attempt by Pisilli in the 23rd minute, but without troubling Meret. Towards the end of the first half, Kvaratskhelia again flirts with scoring, but a providential intervention by El Shaarawy denies him a clear shot on goal.
Ranieri revolutionizes, Lukaku strikes
At halftime, Ranieri tries to change everything: bringing in Hummels for El Shaarawy and Baldanzi for Pellegrini, switching from a 4-4-2 to a more compact 3-5-2 formation. However, Napoli continues to be more incisive and finds the goal in the 54th minute. Di Lorenzo, in great form, takes advantage of a defensive error by Angelino and serves a perfect ball to Lukaku, who doesn’t miss from close range.
Even Hummels is not impeccable, caught off guard in marking the Belgian striker. With the lead, Napoli gains confidence, while Roma tries to react with more conviction.
Roma grows, but it’s not enough
In the second half, Roma raises the tempo, driven by the liveliness of Baldanzi, who came on with great personality. The most important opportunity comes in the 66th minute, when Dovbyk hits the crossbar with a header from a free-kick by Angelino, with Meret already beaten. However, the Giallorossi’s efforts do not yield concrete results.
At the end, Antonio Conte decides to substitute a disappointed Kvaratskhelia for his lackluster performance, while Ranieri goes all out with the introduction of Dybala, but fails to find the equalizing goal.
Napoli, three crucial points; Roma on the rise
For Napoli, the victory against Roma is a significant one that sees them return to the top of the table. Conte’s team has shown solidity and the ability to manage the game, despite not capitalizing on all the chances created.
Roma, on the other hand, has shown signs of improvement under Ranieri’s guidance, but the need to work on automatisms and attacking efficiency is evident. The crossbar hit by Dovbyk and the good initiatives of Baldanzi hint at potential to be developed in the upcoming matches.
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Serie A
Parma, something still isn’t right: Tardini the only certainty
The Parma is preparing for the home match against Como scheduled for Saturday at 3 PM. After the draw at Marassi, doubts have emerged about referees and motivations.
The controversies following the expulsion of Ndiaye, which heavily influenced the match against Genoa, have almost justified the performance of Cuesta’s men. Despite the incident, the team’s reaction was not seen, and in the end, they almost suffered a defeat.
Parma, lacking continuity: the next opponent is Como
Six points in 7 games and several relegation clashes already closed, this is the start of the season for the Crociati team that came out unscathed at Marassi despite almost an hour with one man down. In the end, Suzuki’s saved penalty was a reflection of the decidedly below-par performance of Pellegrino and his teammates.
It is true that such a delicate away game requires a defensive attitude, especially with one man down, however, Ndiaye’s expulsion came in the 42nd minute (surrounded by heated debates on the severity of the foul that led to the first yellow for the yellow-blue defender) and until that moment, Parma had not shown a great performance. The home team had already taken control from the start, and the statistics after the first 45 minutes, including total shots (7), possession (56% vs 44%), and expected goals (0.39 vs 0.05), showed that the match was already an uphill battle.
It is known that Genoa at home is a beast and gives very little space to opponents, especially in a relegation clash, and a countermeasure in this sense had not yet been revealed. Cuesta then had to completely change the lineup in the second half with the exit of Almqvist, one of the main offensive threats, and the entry of Ordonez.
A team lacking energy
The second 45 minutes saw the Grifone attack with all their energies to find a goal that would have been worth its weight in gold. Instead, a great Suzuki prevented Ekhator and his teammates from taking home the 3 points. The defeat against Lecce seems to have suddenly extinguished the fire that was lit by the victory against Torino a few weeks ago.
The opportunity to redeem themselves is just around the corner, and against Como, it will be mandatory to take advantage of the Tardini factor, which was decisive in terms of points against Atalanta and the Granata. Pellegrino must find the joy of scoring, as well as Cutrone, but the rest of the team is also called upon to show their desire for victory. Bernabé continues to show great plays but still lacks effectiveness in the final third, as do Almqvist and Britscghi.
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Serie A
Cremona, undefeated against the other small teams: the Nicola effect

La Cremonese è la rivelazione di questo campionato e nella prossima giornata ospiterà l’Atalanta. Una sola sconfitta e tanto entusiasmo attorno alla squadra.
I grigiorossi hanno dimostrato anche contro l̵Udinese di poter competere con tutte le squadre coinvolte nella lotta salvezza e questo inizio di campionato è tra i migliori di sempre.
Cremonese, Nicola a un terzo del percorso: la squadra è con lui
I recenti risultati della formazione grigiorossa hanno stupito tutti tra tifosi e addetti ai lavori e al momento 10 punti in 7 partite parlano da soli. Inoltre, per avversari affrontati si può dire che il calendario del club lombardo non sia stato semplice. Aldilà della vittoria alla prima giornata contro il Milan, Vardy e compagni hanno affrontato in successione Sassuolo, Hellas Verona, Parma, Como, Inter e infine l’Udinese dunque, tolte le altre due lombarde che lottano per altri obiettivi, si tratta unicamente di scontri diretti dai quali gli uomini di Nicola sono sempre usciti indenni.
Prestazioni convincenti e cariche di qualità hanno contraddistinto il percorso della Cremonese che ora si prepara ad affrontare l’Atalanta davanti al proprio pubblico nella giornata di sabato. Sarà l’occasione per tentare un colpaccio contro una big dopo il Milan e imporre la propria presenza all’interno del massimo campionato italiano.
Tanti talenti si stanno mettendo in mostra e per la prima volta, contro l’Udinese, anche Jamie Vardy ha potuto calcare il campo di casa sfiorando anche il gol in ripartenza. Da citare però Vandeputte, autore dell’assist per il gol di Terracciano, piuttosto che Floriani Mussolini o l’eterno Mudo Vazquez; insomma una squadra piena di talento guidata da un allenatore esperto della categoria e in salvezze che potrebbe finalmente permettere alla Cremo di affermarsi anche in Serie A dopo le ultime annate sfortunate.
Il mercato operato dal DS Giacchetta e dal presidente Francesco Dini sta generando grande entusiasmo tra i tifosi che continuano a sognare una stagione fatta di soddisfazioni e grandi vittorie.
Fonte, sito ufficiale Cremonese: https://uscremonese.it/jamie-vardy-e-grigiorosso/
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Serie A
Udinese, the Okoye case: the Public Prosecutor continues to investigate

The betting case involving Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is still ongoing, as he has been called to trial for fraud by the Udine Prosecutor’s Office.
In the last Serie A match against Cremonese, Maduka Okoye returned to defend the goal for Udinese. After serving a two-month suspension for the betting case, the Nigerian goalkeeper returned to the field immediately reclaiming his starting position, which had been filled by Razvan Sava in his absence.
However, the ordeal related to the betting case in which he is involved does not seem to be entirely over. The Udine Prosecutor’s Office has not closed the case. Instead, they have issued a decree summoning him to stand trial for aggravated fraud, with the first hearing set for May 13, 2026.

Udinese, Okoye case: an update on the investigation
The investigation revolves around an abnormal flow of bets related to the match played between Lazio and Udinese on March 11, 2024, during which Okoye was booked for time-wasting in the 63rd minute.
In the realm of sports betting, the yellow card shown to the Udinese goalkeeper, which had odds of eight times the stake, generated total winnings of over €120,000, most of which were recorded in the province of Udine.
According to the Udine Prosecutor’s Office, Okoye had arranged the action with a Friulian entrepreneur, the owner of a pizzeria, in a meeting prior to the match against Lazio. Two other entrepreneurs are also implicated, who, upon learning of this insider information, also placed bets. The three of them earned a total of over €28,000.
The injured party is said to be the company Snaitech, which suffered an economic loss as a result of the abnormal betting activity. Now Okoye must prepare to face the trial while Udinese, whose club is not under investigation, waits for further developments.
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