A Roundup of Serie A, and Del Piero: Class Personified
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Category: Team NewsJuventus Lookalikes- Our New Secret Squad
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Brief comment on Siena-Juve. Well, that sucked. But since it seems pretty certain that Empoli is going down, we need a farm team for next year, right? Let’s hope they can do better than they did with Molinaro. I mean, c’mon Secco, this isn’t tough. Look at Balzaretti last year, and Molinaro this year. Or, look at the highlights from the game yesterday! De Ceglie flies up our left flank and if any “other Bianconero” was around, maybe a goal. Molinaro, on the other hand, nearly gifted Siena a goal if not for the heroics of Chiellini. Bravo, Molinaro, bravo. Here’s to you not being here next season! (Zampa, please!!)
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Video of the Day: Il nuovo portiere- our new goalkeeper.
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Given that we are assured Champion’s League play, Ranieri has decided to rest Gigi Buffon and his back for the rest of the season. As this video shows, we are in good hands-
Category: Team NewsBrief idea of the day: The Uefa Trashbin
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Someone on a Juve forum asked people to post comparisons between the success of La Liga, the EPL, and Serie A. Most people responded with UCL, Uefa cup, and Ballon d’Or records. (Serie A has marginally the best record) A lot of people brought up their ideas that the EPL is not nearly as competitive (within itself) as Serie A, and brought up giant-killers Cagliari, Livorno (Roma, Milan?) and other relegation-threatened squads compared to oh, say Derby County or Fulhamerica.
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Category: Team NewsThe Man of the Season, Alessandro Del Piero
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What can you say about Del Piero that hasn’t been said already? Not much. He’s what we love- a kid from rural Veneto, growing up to be one of the world’s greatest. Del Piero’s loyalty is beyond question: he unquestionably accepted going to Serie B. For a man who just won the World Cup in the prime of his career, that is truly incredible. He’s been written off by the media time and time again, but every time, he comes back even stronger to silence his critics. The all-time appearance and goal leader of the world’s greatest club, and much more than that. Recognized by the international media for both his talent and personality, Del Piero is one of the greatest players who ever lived, and will be continued to be known as such years after he hangs up his boots.
Category: Team NewsLiveBlog: Juventus v. Lazio
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After my 2nd attempt to write a preview for the game failed, I said screw it, I’ll live blog it. Check out Salvatore’s preview over at the Lazio Offside.
My favorite bar is closing tonight so I may still be buzzed. It’s early but hope to see you tomorrow, 9am EST.
Transfer Market Musings- I swear to God this will not become a regular thing
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After missing yet another live Juventus game this weekend due to court-mandated university-mandated community service (Thank god it was the last one) I am finally back. And I know there is nothing worse than someone constantly spouting market bullshit (ah, our love-hate relationship with Goal.com) and that’s why I promise this will not be a regular thing. But a brief review of this weekend:
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Category: Team NewsBrief thought of the day: Comparing Serie A to the EPL
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There was a Goal.com article recently comparing Roma to Arsenal. While obviously no two teams will match up….here are the comparisons between the Big Fours of England and Italy.
Inter-Chelsea
Both teams have generally been the “other big 4 team” and did not have much domestic success until recently. Big spending by their new owners has resulted in some domestic dominance, but both teams are widely resented for similar reasons. Neither team plays particularly “sexy” football.
Juventus-Manchester United
The powerhouses of both leagues, both teams have the domestically dominant team for much of their history, and are one of the most famous teams in the world. The duo play a pretty middle-of-the-line game, neither free-flowing but not particularly catenaccio-esque. (barring Capello’s term) Despite being the league heavyweights, both teams have failed to extend that kind of success to Europe. Both are located in the industrial capitals of their country. (Note: I hate Manchester United) Both are the most popular, and most hated teams in their country.
Roma-Arsenal
Read the above article for a more coherent take on it, but it’s pretty easy. Moderately successful, both teams play attractive football but potentially at the cost of silverware. The duo have good managers who have an eye for good transfers, and are generally considered financially weaker than the other clubs.
Milan-Liverpool
Pretty easy. In the last 15 years or so, both have sucked domestically, but dominated in Europe. Oftentimes, the managers don’t even seriously try for the league title at the start of the season. They envy Juventus/Manchester United’s recent domestic success, but have plenty of European titles to keep their fans happy. Both managers promised to fight for the league title next year.
Tags: juventus, manchester united, inter, chelsea, milan, liverpool, arsenal, roma, waste of time, Team News, Juventus, Serie A, Scudetto, Competitions, Milan, Champions League, Tag IndexLiveBlog Juventus v. Parmalat: No, This Isn’t Another Amauri Piece
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Aright everyone its time you wipe that saliva off the side of your face for our mid-week rescheduled match against Parma. Of course in Zampa’s case, he should be wiping something a little more protein concentrated if he hopes to get a chance at landing Il Fenomeno. But back to what matters. La Vecchia Signora takes on Parmalat tonight in what could be described as our lady’s very own bone density exam. Yea, our victory against Milan might have left some of us a little worse for wear, but chics dig scars and glory lasts forever blah bla bla. So, join me as we watch Juventus try and cushion that psychedelic bean bag Champions League lead of ours. FORZA RAGAZZI!
Category: Team NewsA half-assed preview of Juve-Parma, just like the game itself
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Ironic, isn’t it, that this game was delayed because of a Ducali fan was killed…..when in the Andata, it wasn’t when Gabriele Sandri was killed. You also might remember that was (one of) the games where we got bullshitted. (PK, disallowed winner) Well, the powers that be re-scheduled the game for tomorrow, same time as the Coppa semifinals. Parma used to be a great squad…but haven’t been in a few years. They are struggling for relegation right now, and hired Hector Cuper to save them…much like they called up our beloved Claudio Ranieri to save them last year.
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