Serie A

It’s a season that left a bitter taste in our mouths. We can’t settle for this!

Published

5 months ago

05/29/2025

Staff

Today, 8 years ago, Napoli visited Sampdoria for the 38th matchday of Serie A 2016/17. A decisive challenge for the second place, looking at Roma.

There was a time when the battle for second place was a duel between Napoli and Roma. At that time, whoever finished third had to go through the Champions League qualifiers instead of the group stage.

In the 2015/16 season, everything was decided in the end, with the Azzurri securing the second spot by defeating Frosinone. The victory of Roma at San Siro against Milan was futile.

A year later, history repeated itself: Roma was second with a +1 lead over Napoli in third place. Waiting for the two teams on the final matchday were the two Genoa teams.

Sampdoria-Napoli, May 28, 2017

MAURIZIO SARRI PENSIEROSO ( PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI )

Roma hosts Genoa to close the Champions League discussion in Totti’s last match in the yellow and red. Meanwhile, the Azzurri visit Sampdoria to keep believing in direct access to the group stage.

Right from the start, Genoa takes the lead at the Olimpico after 3 minutes with a goal from the very young Pietro Pellegri. The Genoese advantage, however, doesn’t last long as the usual Edin Dzeko equalizes (10′).

Meanwhile, the Partenopei unleash their attack and score first with Mertens (36′), followed by a wonder goal from Insigne (42′). With Roma drawing 1-1, Sarri’s team would make it to the Champions League group stage.

In the second half, the Partenopei continue to attack and score a third goal with Hamsik after 4 minutes. The doriani then shorten the gap with the former Quagliarella (50′). The Azzurri then score a fourth goal through Callejon (65′), while Roma-Genoa is still tied at 1-1.

In the last 20 minutes at the Olimpico, everything happens: the Giallorossi turn it around with De Rossi (74′), securing a spot in the Champions League group stage. However, just 5 minutes later, Genoa equalizes through Darko Lazovic. Upon hearing the news, Napoli fans at Marassi explode with joy.

But in the ninetieth minute, Roma takes the lead again with a goal from Diego Perotti for a final score of 3-2. Roma qualifies for the Champions League group stage, while Napoli settles for the qualifiers. Meanwhile, another goal from the home team, scored by former Inter player Ricky Alvarez, seals a 2-4 victory at Marassi.

And so concludes a crazy Champions League battle, with Spalletti’s team making it to the group stage and Sarri’s team heading to the qualifiers.

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Serie A

“Too many changes have confused the team” – Soccer style

Published

57 mins ago

10/22/2025

Staff

No good news for Cagliari of Pisacane, who is coming off a home defeat against Bologna: injury for a defender.

The Sardinians are preparing for the next league challenge against Hellas Verona. However, the coach must deal with physical problems affecting a key player for him: Yerry Mina. The Colombian suffered an injury in the match against Bologna in the last round and is now working separately to recover. His condition will be evaluated ahead of the next league match.

Cagliari, the club’s statement

Fans of Cagliari Calcio during Italian soccer Serie B match Cagliari Calcio vs AC Pisa at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Italy, November 12, 2022 – Credit: Luigi Canu

“Coach Pisacane’s red and blue team took to the field this afternoon at the CRAI Sport Center for the resumption of training: thus began the week that will lead Cagliari to the match of the 8th round of the Serie A championship against Hellas Verona, scheduled for Sunday, October 26.

The first part of the session was dedicated to ball possession exercises, followed by a series of small-sided games. To finish, an aerobic workout. Yerry Mina, who needs to recover from a strain in the left thigh flexors, worked individually, along with Alessandro Di Pardo, Marko Rog, Nicola Pintus, and Boris Radunovic.

Tomorrow, Wednesday 22, a new training session is scheduled for the morning.”

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Serie A

Dream of winning trophies with this jersey.

Published

5 hours ago

10/22/2025

Staff

No good news for Cagliari of Pisacane, who are coming off a home defeat against Bologna: injury for a defender.

The Sardinians are preparing for the next league challenge against Hellas Verona. However, the coach must deal with physical problems affecting a key player for him: Yerri Mina. The Colombian suffered an injury in the match against Bologna in the last round and is now working separately to recover from it. His condition will be evaluated ahead of the next league game.

Cagliari, the club’s statement

Tifosi, Fans, Supporters of Cagliari Calcio during Italian soccer Serie B match Cagliari Calcio vs AC Pisa at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Italy, November 12, 2022 – Credit: Luigi Canu

“The red and blue team of coach Pisacane took to the field this afternoon at the CRAI Sport Center for the resumption of training: thus began the week that will lead Cagliari to the match of the 8th round of the Serie A championship against Hellas Verona, scheduled for Sunday, October 26.

The first part of the session was dedicated to ball possession exercises, followed by a series of small-sided games. To finish, an aerobic workout. Yerry Mina, who needs to recover from a strain in the muscles of his left thigh, worked individually, along with Alessandro Di Pardo, Marko Rog, Nicola Pintus, and Boris Radunovic.

Tomorrow, Wednesday 22, a new training session is scheduled for the morning.”

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Serie A

Cagliari, bad news: defender injured

Published

9 hours ago

10/22/2025

Staff

No good news for Cagliari

The Sardinians are preparing for the next league challenge against Hellas Verona. However, the coach is dealing with physical problems affecting a key player: Yerry Mina. The Colombian suffered an injury in the match against Bologna in the last round and is now working separately to recover. His condition will be evaluated in view of the next league game.

Cagliari, the club’s statement

Fans of Cagliari Calcio during Italian soccer Serie B match Cagliari Calcio vs AC Pisa at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Italy, November 12, 2022 – Credit: Luigi Canu

“Coach Pisacane’s red and blue team took to the field this afternoon at the CRAI Sport Center for the resumption of training: thus began the week that will lead Cagliari to the match of the 8th round of the Serie A league against Hellas Verona, scheduled for Sunday, October 26.”

“The first part of the session was dedicated to ball possession exercises, followed by small-sided games. To finish, an aerobic workout. Yerry Mina, who must recover from a strain in the muscles of his left thigh, worked individually, along with Alessandro Di Pardo, Marko Rog, Nicola Pintus, and Boris Radunovic.”

“Tomorrow, Wednesday 22nd, a new morning training session is scheduled.”

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