What to Watch for in Serie A: Round 24

Can you believe we are headed into round 24 of the 2019/20 Serie A season? Neither can we.

For this set of fixtures, there is no shortage of action coming our way. Here, we provide you with what you should be watching for in this weekend of calcio.  Continue reading

Five Breakout Serie A Stars Non-Calcio Fans Should Know About

2019/20 has been a year full of surprises. From the three horse title race to the wide open chase for the coveted Europa League spots, fans have been blessed with plenty this season to savor. But, in between everything transpiring in the league table, it has truly been an exciting time for breakout stars to come to the forefront, enter the limelight and make a real name for themselves in a league already brimming with talent. Even more so than earning domestic recognition is how these rising stars are gaining notoriety across the continent.

Here are five of the best breakout stars non-calcio fans should become acquainted with. Continue reading

What to Watch for in Serie A: Round 21

The second half of the 2019/20 Serie A season promises to be full of thrills and surprises, so much that it can be difficult to keep track of what to watch for on a week to week basis. That is where we come in.

Here are five things to watch for in Serie A Round 21 this weekend. Continue reading

Serie A Round 21 Fantacalcio Player Trends: Stock Up

The race for UEFA competition berths in Italy heats up as we prepare to head into matchday 21 of Serie A play this weekend.

Last week, Ciro Immobile’s hat-trick lead the attacking assault on Sampdoria as Lazio came away with their 11th straight win by the score of 5-1. Fiorentina entered the San Paolo and dealt Napoli a 2-0 defeat, sending Gennaro Gattuso’s side into further trouble and a 11th place spot.

Theo Hernandez and an Ante Rebic second half masterclass carried Milan to a late 3-2 win at home over Udinese, while the Rossoneri’s rival Inter dropped points away to Lecce in a 1-1 result. Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace held up at home in the 2-1 victory over Parma and Roma handled matters at the Marassi with a 3-1 win themselves.

Let’s take a look at five players who could help you this week in fantacalcio. Continue reading

Serie A Round 13 Fantacalcio Player Trends: Stock Up

Another international break came and went. Italy made it a perfect 10 wins from 10 matches in 2020 UEFA Euro qualifying with a battering of Armenia 9-1 to put a bow on their campaign, while Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey scored a brace to ensure Wales’ spot next summer in a 2-0 win against Hungary.

While there are still nations battling it out for several remaining spots in the tournament, it is time to redirect our attention back on the club football scene we love so much and bring you those to consider adding to your fantacalcio roster ahead of this Serie A round.

Here are five players to consider this weekend. Continue reading