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In Rome, the first Panini album dedicated to the Women’s Serie A was presented. A giant step forward for women’s football in Italy.
In Rome, history is being made. Today, February 6, 2025, the first Calciatori Panini album completely dedicated to the Women’s Serie A was presented.
The Calciatori album by the Modena-based company is part of Italian history and culture. The first official edition dates back to the 1961/62 season and has been a fixed appointment for fans, children, and more ever since.
SERIE A FEMMINILE EBAY ( FOTO DI SALVATORE FORNELLI )
Panini Album, FIGC Press Release
Every female footballer’s dream has come true. From today, and for the first time, the Women’s Serie A has its own physical Panini album. And that ‘I have it, I have it, missing’ phrase, the cult phrase of every sticker collector, will also apply to the stars of ‘Calciatrici 2024-2025’, presented this morning at the Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton in Rome.
An exceptional audience for a historic day: from the FIGC President Gabriele Gravina, recently re-elected for the 2025-28 quadrennium, to the President of the Women’s Professional Serie A Division Federica Cappelletti and the Panini Italy market director Alex Bertani. Also present, among others, the head coach of the Women’s National Team Andrea Soncin, the head of the men’s National Team Gianluigi Buffon, the head of the women’s National Team Chiara Marchitelli and Renzo Ulivieri, President of AIAC, in addition to the female footballers featured in the first historic album, one from each team.
The album consists of 322 stickers to be collected in 48 pages with the cover representing the ten teams with a representative female player for each club: Manuela Giugliano (Roma, the only Italian candidate for the Ballon d’Or), Cristiana Girelli (Juventus), Vero Boquete (Fiorentina), Michela Cambiaghi (Inter), Nadia Nadim (Milan), Eleonora Goldoni (Lazio), Benedetta Orsi (Sassuolo), Eli Del Estal (Como Women), Paola Di Marino (Napoli Femminile) and Cecilia Re (Sampdoria).
“It’s a beautiful day for the entire Italian football movement because it positions women’s football in a different and better perception than just 6 years ago. I thank the Division with President Cappelletti and Panini for believing in this project – says FIGC President Gabriele Gravina – .
Recognizability is a key element for the growth and expansion of any sector, especially when aiming for new reference models. The Federation is investing a lot in this sector (professionalism, increasing female members, autonomy process towards an independent League, etc…), but these investments must go hand in hand with increased visibility, and the agreement with Panini goes in this direction. After all, recognizability is a key element for the growth and expansion of any sector, especially when aiming for new reference models”.
“After 64 editions of the men’s album, finally having the album dedicated to female footballers is a great emotion – the words of the President of the Women’s Professional Serie A Division, Federica Cappelletti – . This is proof that women’s football is growing a lot and becoming increasingly important: for all female footballers but also for collectors, this is an epochal turning point. We are making history and this fills us with pride: I believed in it from the start and I am happy to have reached this milestone thanks to Panini and thanks to the staff of the Women’s Serie A Division”.
And it was precisely Presidents Gravina and Cappelletti, the latter the wife of one of the most famous footballers in Italian football history depicted in the Panini Calciatori album, Paolo Rossi, who symbolically pasted the first sticker in the history of the ‘Calciatrici’ Panini collection during the presentation.
“A first historic collection. We are very proud to present today the first physical album dedicated to the Women’s Serie A, the result of great teamwork between all the parties involved – said Alex Bertani, Director of the Panini Italy market – . An important collection that marks a historic milestone for us at Panini and for the entire women’s movement. From today, collectors and young female footballers will be able to live the dream of flipping through a dedicated album”.
Just like the Panini Calciatori 2024-2025 album, this one is also in perfect binding version. Additionally, the album contains pages dedicated to Serie B and the National Team, which will play in the final phase of the European Championship in Switzerland next July.
On the occasion of the 18th matchday of the Women’s Serie A on Sunday, February 9, 2025, and the semifinals of the Women’s Italian Cup, Panini Calciatrici 2024-2025 will be promoted on all fields. The album will be distributed for free to the public in the stadiums hosting the matches, in addition to the entrance on the field with the album by all the girls accompanying the female footballers. The captains will also exchange maxi stickers with their respective logos before the start of the matches.
Presented the first Panini album of women’s football: 322 stickers. pic.twitter.com/2lELiYODqr
— Giuseppe Mustica (@MusticaG) February 6, 2025
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The twenty-first edition of “Macché te lo guardi?” (“Why don’t you watch it?”), the weekly column by Calciostyle dedicated to the 2024/2025 Serie A women’s championship.
The women’s football movement in Italy in recent years is gaining more and more space, attracting the interest of millions of fans who live sports in our beloved Boot. Despite there still being a vast majority of people who “snub” this category, in recent seasons there have been several events and facts that have elevated women’s football to a very high level.
We cannot fail to start from the transition to professionalism (July 1, 2022) reaching milestones that until a few years ago were unthinkable, such as reaching the quota of 40 thousand spectators for a single match.
Compared to other European countries (especially Spain and England), the difference in terms of audience and interest surrounding women’s football is, to quote a famous Roman expression, “still very different,” or very wide.
Also, taking advantage of the irreverence of the column title “Macché, te lo guardi?” (“Why don’t you watch it?”), we want to shed further light on a reality that is increasingly taking hold in our beloved country: women’s football. Because in the end, us Italians are only interested in watching and being able to comment on the football being played, regardless of who is playing.
Women’s Serie A, the third round of Scudetto and Relegation Poule
The third round of the Poule Scudetto and Poule Salvezza of the Women’s Serie A. In the relegation race, Sampdoria and Napoli do not go beyond a dull 0-0 that does not change the standings, leaving these two teams as the only ones really fighting to stay in the top flight. In the other match, Como beats Lazio 2-0, grabbing the top spot in the Poule Salvezza at the expense of the Biancocelesti.
In the Poule Scudetto, Fiorentina surprisingly beats Juventus with a double magic by Boquete. Despite the heavy defeat, Juventus officially qualifies, with 7 rounds in advance, for the next edition of the Women’s Champions League. Closing this round of the championship is the explosive Milan derby with Inter hurting themselves twice before being equalized by Ijeh 10 minutes from the end.
Relegation Poule
Boredom reigns: the relegation challenge goes beyond a draw
Sampdoria – Napoli 0 – 0
These are the two teams that are really fighting to stay in the Women’s Serie A. Sampdoria and Napoli, since the start of the season, are the two bottom teams in the standings and will have to fight tooth and nail to secure a pass to avoid dropping to the second division. They will have to because in the match between the two teams, played on Saturday the 15th, emotions are close to zero.
At La Sciorba, boredom reigns, with the two teams never managing to threaten the opposing defenses. A goalless draw that benefits Napoli more, who remain 2 points ahead of Sampdoria with five games to go. The upcoming matches with the other teams in the Poule Salvezza will also be decisive, waiting for the return match in Naples.
Como overtakes Lazio: the Biancocelesti’s positive streak interrupted
Lazio – Como 0 – 2
42′ Picchi (C), 75′ Del Estal (C)
After six consecutive positive results, Lazio under Grassadonia, propelled to the top of the Poule Salvezza, is stopped by Como, a team that surpasses the Biancocelesti in the standings, taking the lead.
Two goals per half are enough for the team from Como to tame the Roman side. In the first real opportunity, Como takes the lead, thanks to the indecision of Cetinja. In the 42nd minute, a cross from Guagni into the box from the trequartista position, the ball reaches the goal with the Lazio goalkeeper trying to lift it over the crossbar, without success. The ball remains on the goal line with Picchi taking advantage with a simple tap-in.
Lazio feels the blow and, as in the first half, despite more ball possession, struggles to be dangerous in attacking phase. Fifteen minutes before the end, Como doubles the lead with Del Estal. A very long clearance by Ghilardi turns into an assist, with the Como forward escaping Eriksen and beating Cetinja.
Second consecutive victory for Como, climbing to 28 points in the standings, overtaking Lazio in the Poule Salvezza lead. Lazio’s positive streak of six consecutive results is interrupted.
Resting: Sassuolo
Poule Scudetto
A double Boquete sinks Juventus
Juventus – Fiorentina 0 – 2
7′, 76′ Boquete (F)
Juventus falls at home to a lively Fiorentina and a spectacular Vero Boquete, author of a fantastic brace. Fiorentina opens the scoring in the 7th minute of the match: Janogy moves down the right flank in the box and closes the triangle with the Spanish veteran who shifts the ball to her left foot from inside the small area, delivering a powerful shot under the crossbar, beating an blameless Peyraud-Magnin.
The Old Lady is not at her best and struggles to create and build up, ending the first half behind. In the second half, the Bianconere seem to return with a different attitude and after just a few minutes come close to equalizing with Cantore. The ball slips in the penalty area with the number 9 making a direct shot. Fiskerstrand performs a miracle by closing the goal, maintaining Fiorentina’s lead.
With fifteen minutes to go, Boquete repeats with another magical strike. A very deflected free-kick by the veteran midfielder draws an impressive curve to the far post, beating the Juventus goalkeeper.
An important victory for Fiorentina, keeping Milan at bay. Second defeat in the league for Juventus, who nonetheless remain firmly at the top and very confident of winning the league.
Explosive derby: Unlucky Inter with a double own goal
Inter – Milan 3 – 3
14′ Milinkovic (I), 38′ Merlo (own goal), 45+4′ Cambiaghi (I), 65′ Milinkovic (own goal), 68′ Wullaert (I), 80′ Ijeh (M)
The third round of the Poule Scudetto ends with the Milan derby. Slightly different standings situations for the two teams: Inter competes for second place with Roma, while Milan, at the bottom of the poule, tries to catch up with Fiorentina.
The Nerazzurre start strong and after a couple of chances, score from a corner kick with Milinkovic. A corner from the left by Serturini, the Rossoneri defense fails to intervene, leaving the central defender free to strike at the center of the box.
Inter continues to dominate the game until the 30th minute when Bakker’s team, after half an hour of defending, starts to create some trouble for the Nerazzurri defense and at the 38th minute strikes back. Dompig plays a pivotal role with a series of feints that deceive Milikovic, creating the right space to cross for Ijeh. The striker is anticipated by Merlo, who inadvertently scores an own goal, bringing the match level.
At the end of the first half, Piovani’s team regains the lead with the flying play of Cambiaghi. A similar action to the one just a few seconds earlier with Serturini serving the 96 class from a corner to head it in, with Giuliani pulling off a save, sending it for a corner again.
This time, the Inter forward arrives in a flying stretch to head home Serturini’s cross, beating the passive Rossoneri defense.
The second half proceeds at a slower pace compared to the first half with Inter having two good chances before being equalized again by Milan, this time with an own goal. The Nerazzurre are very unlucky.
A scorching individual action by Renzotti on the right, surpassing Andres, puts a ball in from the right on the near post. Milinkovic, in an attempt to intercept Koivisto, puts the ball in her own net. However, the Rossoneri’s equalizer lasts very little. Barely 3 minutes later, Inter regains the lead with Wullaert.
A defensive mix-up by the Rossoneri backline with Giuliani and Vigilucci letting the ball pass in the box from Csiszar’s left. The quickest of them all is the former Wolfsburg player, who from close range doesn’t miss.
To close the goal-filled derby 10 minutes before the end is Ijeh, who brings the game back to a draw for the third and final time. On the development of a free-kick from the trequartista, the Nerazzurri defense is caught off guard with Sorelli heading the ball from close range. Runarsdottir intercepts but leaves the ball loose on the goal line for Ijeh’s winning touch.
Inter fails to capitalize on Juventus’ slip-up at home against Fiorentina but still manages to distance themselves from Roma, who have a game in hand. A bitter draw also for Milan under Bakker, who loses ground on Fiorentina.
Resting: Roma
Women’s Serie A, Standings and Next Round
| Teams | Points | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Poule Scudetto | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Juventus Women | 49 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 57 | 23 | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inter Women | 39 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 38 | 19 | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roma Women | 38 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 41 | 25 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fiorentina Femminile | 32 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 24 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Milan Women | 28 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 33 | -3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Poule Salvezza | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Como Women | 28 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 30 | 32 | -2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lazio Femminile | 26 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 36 | 30 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sassuolo Femminile | 22 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 32 | 38 | -6 Source link  Views: 55 Twenty-first appointment with “Macché te lo guardi?”, the weekly column by Calciostyle dedicated to the 2024/2025 Serie A women’s championship. The women’s football movement in Italy in recent years is gaining more and more space, attracting the interest of millions of fans who live sports in our beloved Boot. Despite there still being a vast majority of people who “snub” this category, in recent seasons there have been several events and facts that have elevated women’s football to a very high level. We cannot ignore the transition to professionalism (July 1, 2022) and reaching milestones that were unimaginable just a few years ago, such as reaching an audience of 40,000 spectators for a single match. Compared to other European countries (especially Spain and England), the difference in terms of audience and interest in women’s football is, quoting a popular Roman expression, “still a dear friend,” meaning very wide. By also exploiting the irreverence of the column title “Macché, te lo guardi?”, we want to shed further light on a reality that is increasingly taking hold in our beloved country: women’s football. Ultimately, as Italians, we are only interested in watching and being able to comment on the football played, regardless of who is playing.
Women’s Serie A, third round of Scudetto and Relegation PoolThird day of the Scudetto and Relegation Pool of the Women’s Serie A. For the relegation battle, Sampdoria and Napoli only managed a dull 0-0 draw that did not change the standings, leaving these two teams as the only ones truly fighting to stay in the top flight. In the other match, Como beat Lazio 0-2, grabbing the top spot in the Relegation Pool at the expense of the Biancocelesti. In the Scudetto Pool, Fiorentina surprisingly defeated Juventus with the double magic of Boquete. Despite the heavy defeat, the Old Lady officially qualifies, with 7 rounds to spare, for the next edition of the Women’s Champions League. Closing this round of the championship is the thrilling Milan derby, with Inter hurting themselves twice before being equalized by Ijeh ten minutes from time. Relegation PoolBoredom reigns: the relegation battle ends in a drawSampdoria – Napoli 0 – 0 These are the two teams truly fighting to stay in the Women’s Serie A. Since the start of the season, Sampdoria and Napoli have been at the bottom of the standings and will have to fight tooth and nail to secure a spot in the top flight. They will have to because in the match between the two teams played on Saturday the 15th, emotions were close to zero. At La Sciorba, boredom reigns as the two teams never manage to threaten the opposing defenses. The goalless draw benefits Napoli more, who remain 2 points ahead of Sampdoria with five games remaining. The upcoming matches against other teams in the Relegation Pool will also be crucial, awaiting the return match in Napoli.
Como overtakes Lazio: end of the Biancocelesti’s positive streakLazio – Como 0 – 2 42′ Picchi (C), 75′ Del Estal (C) After six consecutive positive results, Lazio under Grassadonia, who led the Relegation Pool, is halted by Como, a team that overtakes the Biancocelesti in the standings, taking the lead. One goal in each half was enough for Como to overcome Lazio. The opening goal came thanks to an indecision by Cetinja. In the 42nd minute, a cross from Guagni into the box resulted in the ball reaching the goal line, with Picchi taking advantage with a simple tap-in. Lazio felt the blow and, like in the first half, despite having more possession, struggled to create scoring opportunities. With 15 minutes remaining, Como doubled their lead through Del Estal. A long pass from Ghilardi turned into an assist, with the Como forward eluding Eriksen and beating Cetinja. Como secures their second consecutive victory, climbing to 28 points in the standings, surpassing Lazio in the Relegation Pool standings. Lazio’s positive streak of six consecutive results comes to an end.
Resting: Sassuolo Scudetto PoolA double from Boquete sinks JuventusJuventus – Fiorentina 0 – 2 7′, 76′ Boquete (F) Juventus falls at home to a lively Fiorentina and a spectacular Vero Boquete, who scored a double. The Viola opened the scoring in the 7th minute: Janogy on the right in the box played a one-two with the Spanish player born in ’87, who, from the small area, shifted to her left foot and unleashed a powerful shot under the crossbar, beating an unsuspecting Peyraud-Magnin. The Old Lady struggled and had difficulty creating chances, ending the first half behind. In the second half, the Bianconere seemed to return with a different attitude and came close to equalizing with Cantore shortly after. The ball slipped in the penalty area with the number 9 sitting down her direct opponent and taking a sure shot. A miraculous save by Fiskerstrand kept Fiorentina’s lead intact. With 15 minutes remaining, Boquete repeated her magic with another masterpiece. A free-kick from the ’87 class, placed wide, drew an impressive arc towards the far post, deceiving the Juventus goalkeeper. An important victory for Fiorentina to keep Milan at bay. The second defeat of the season for Juventus, who remain firm at the top and very confident of securing the final victory.
Explosive derby: Unlucky Inter with a double own goalInter – Milan 3 – 3 14′ Milinkovic (I), 38′ Merlo (og), 45+4′ Cambiaghi (I), 65′ Milinkovic (og), 68′ Wullaert (I), 80′ Ijeh (M) The third round of the Scudetto Pool concludes with the Milan derby. Slightly different situations in the standings for the two teams: Inter fights for second place with Roma, while Milan, at the bottom of the pool, tries to catch up with Fiorentina. It was the Nerazzurri who started strong and, after a couple of chances, scored from a corner kick through Milinkovic. A corner from the left by Serturini, the Rossoneri defense failed to intervene, leaving the central defender free to score from close range in the center of the box. Inter continued to dominate until the 30th minute when Bakker’s team, after half an hour of defensive play, started causing some trouble for the Rossoneri defense and equalized in the 38th minute. Dompig with a series of feints that deceived Milikovic, created the right space to deliver a cross to the onrushing Ijeh. The forward was intercepted by Merlo, who inadvertently scored an own goal, bringing the match level. At the end of the first half, Piovani’s side regained the lead with a flying play by Cambiaghi. A similar action to what happened a few seconds earlier, with SerturiniGiuliani made a crucial save, sending it out for a corner. This time, the Inter forward reached the ball off Serturini’s cross in a flying stretch, beating the passive Rossoneri defense. The second half had a slower pace than the first, with Inter having two great chances before being equalized again by Milan, this time through an own goal. The Nerazzurri were very unlucky. A scorching individual play by Renzotti on the right, surpassing Andres and delivering a ball into the box to the near post. Milinkovic, in an attempt to beat Koivisto, sent the ball into her own net. The Rossoneri’s equalizer did not last long. Less than three minutes later, Inter regained the lead with Wullaert. A defensive mix-up by the Rossoneri backline with Giuliani and Vigilucci allowing the ball to slip into the box from the left by Csiszar. The quickest to react was the former Wolfsburg player, who from close range didn’t miss. To close the goal-filled derby, Ijeh equalized for the third and final time with 10 minutes remaining. From a free-kick from the center circle, the Nerazzurri defense was caught off guard, with Sorelli heading the ball from close range. Runarsdottir intercepted but left the ball loose on the goal line for the winning touch by Ijeh. Inter did not fully capitalize on Juventus’ slip at home to Fiorentina but managed to distance themselves from Roma, who have a game in hand. A bitter draw also for Milan under Bakker, losing ground to Fiorentina.
Resting: Roma Women’s Serie A, standings and next round
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