Ok, you've asked for it so here it is. The new Italian Football News thread. Links to sites where you can find news on Serie A, both in English and Italian. Calciomercato - In Italian Soccer Age - In English La Gazzetta dello Sport - In Italian Italian Soccer - In... Italian Football News Sites ..read more

I have thought about this for probably a few years. Nothing new. But it still doesn't sit well with me. Recently I was learning a bit about Fiorentina and how they do a high-line. I am not fond of high lines, as a player and just as a fan and analyzer of soccer. A high line creates too much space near your goal. Why would you do that? Frankly, sounds like a horrible idea. Too much risk. There's a saying, "high line, high danger" and I see teams get exploited all the time. I get the... Please help me understand high-line better ..read more

Fiorentina has accumulated 51 points, placing 8th on the Serie A table, 8 points behind of Juventus. With only one round left, Florence has no possibility of entering the top 7. However, Fiorentina has already reached the final of the UEFA Europa League, and if they manage to win, they will secure a spot in next season's Europa League. Therefore, Florence is more likely to focus on the Europa League. In that case, Fiorentina does not need to field all their key players and can utilize some... Serie A -- Sassuolo vs Fiorentina June 02 ..read more

I thought this nostalgia piece about Bari’s failed 1990s project to break into the Italian football elite - featuring Platt, Boban & Jarni - might be of interest https://calcioengland.com/2023/05/2...and-mismanagement-sent-platts-bari-back-to-b ..read more

⏰Play Time: 26 May 2023 18:45 (UTC0） Sampdoria are winless for consecutive 9 rounds, and they just won one out of 18 home matches this season. ✅Pick: #Sassuolo to win ..read more

It's that time of the year to pick the winner of calcio's most important award. The Bidone D'oro aka the Golden Trash Can. There are a lot of good ones this year. Notable mentions: Origi: Terrible free transer. Looks like he would be right at home on a Serie B team. C. De Ketelaere: Has been garbage every time he played this year. Cost Milan roughly 35 million. Zlatan: I consider him a signing because Milan... Bigsoccer Serie A Bidone D'oro 2022/2023 (Poll ..read more

I know the past 2 rivalry threads were locked but years have now gone by. Coincidence that we had no rivalry thread and the world was shut down? I think not. Also feel this thread can be/should be fun for all. View attachment 233976 All of your clubs suck, mine's better. Regards ..read more

Zlatan himself announced the news on Twitter today. He will be playing a character called Antivirus alongside a host of Hollywood regulars. At 39-years-old, Zlatan Ibrahimovic might be starting to think about what will come next for him when he finishes his playing career. Known for his outlandish claims and maverick presence, it might be difficult for the AC... The striker is Milan’s top scorer,Ibrahimovic is set to make his acting debut ..read more

Yes I know many of you knows him already... but I think he is a good start. My intention is to post here portraits (mostly copy&paste from various internet sources) of the best italian musicians, songwriters etc. (IMHO of course) when I feel like to. I hope the most curious amongst BS people will appreciate. PAOLO CONTE http://www.swonderful.net/biogart/biogart.htm Paolo Conte... The italian music thread ..read more

Considering certain posters seem to get offended by which teams pictures get posted in whichever teams thread, I figured I'd stat an all purpose soccer and non soccer photo thread..... Hope you all enjoy them! ... Italian Soccer & All purpose picture thread ..read more