Emmet Gates and David Ferrini discuss the reign of Il Cavaliere — It’s a sad day for Calcio. Silvio Berlusconi has passed on at the age of 86 so we’ve paid tribute to the former Milan and Monza owner in this week’s Lega Football podcast. ‎Lega Football on Apple Podcasts Lega Football focuses on many aspects of Calcio, not just Serie A and the national team, but also the lower Leagues. We…podcasts.apple.com

The Azzurrini are winning the World over. — It all began with a breathtaking victory over Brazil and has culminated into qualification for the World Cup Final. Italy has since slayed South Korea, Colombia, Dominican Republic and England. Carmine Nunziata has managed to convert a depleted squad — beaten only by Nigeria in the group stage — into…

The battle will ultimately be won at the halfway line. — Inter meets Manchester City for the first time in history this Saturday in the UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul, and Simone Inzaghi admits that the showdown with Pep Guardiola is the biggest test of his illustrious career. Much of the focus in the build-up has centered around whether the…

What now for the Italian Champions? Giuntoli and Spalletti may need to spice things up Glorious, glorious Napoli: How sweet it is to win the league title so early in the season. Luciano Spalletti’s side has been etched into Serie A history alongside Torino, Inter, Juventus and Fiorentina by winning the Scudetto with five matchdays remaining. …

The worst-ever home defeats of Napoli, Milan, Juve, Roma, Inter and Lazio — 0–4. Not since 1997 had Napoli been thrashed at home by such a heavy margin. Despite Milan’s recent mediocre form, despite Napoli’s breathtaking ascent to the summit of Serie A, Rafael Leao and Brahim Diaz combined to punish Neapolitan complacency with four brilliant goals. The stench of the Devil had…

The Empires of La Magica and Le Aquile Strike Back — Two brilliant goals settled big scores for the Giallorossi and Biancocelesti over the weekend. Lazio went into the belly of the Neapolitan beast and emerged victorious. Coming off a shock defeat to previously winless Cremonese, Roma overcame Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico. Mourinho and Sarri: Making Rome Great Again MRGA isn’t the most captivating slogan ever typed…

The Old and New Testament of the Calcio Bible — Serie A resumed with Milan securing victory at the Stadio Arechi. Led by a chic assist and an exquisite drive by Sandro Tonali, the defending Champions nudged aside Salernitana 2–1. And with this result, Il Diavolo has cut Napoli’s lead to five points, largely thanks to the outstanding efforts of…

Lega Football: The Career of a Living Legend — The ex-Inter and Parma striker speaks out about football and what’s led his move to California. Hakan Sükür joins David Ferrini in his debut English-spoken interview. Listed below are links to some of the former Nerazzurri attacker’s highlights, articles and our topics of discussion. THAT RECORD! Turkey vs South…

The French Fantasista Says Goodbye after 22 years Franck Ribéry has said a teary goodbye to Salernitana fans at the Stadio Arechi on the weekend. Applauded by the entire stadium during the Salernitana-Spezia match, FR7 also had this to say on social media: “For me, football is passion, fun, sacrifice…