Inter won Serie A by 11 points in their first season under Cristian Chivu.
“And so, calcio’s ‘third apocalypse‘ has passed. A lot of Italians enjoyed the World Cup more than they expected. Without a team to cheer for, again, a country turned its attention to different sports. And found its athletes dominating them. On the day Spain defeated Argentina in New Jersey, Kimi Antonelli, the first Italian to win a Formula One race in 20 years, extended his lead in the standings by triumphing again at the Belgian Grand Prix. A week before that, Jannik Sinner defended his men’s singles title at Wimbledon. … Glancing over the front pages of La Gazzetta dello Sport this past week, you could almost miss that a new Serie A season is upon us. The transfer gossip that typically gets top billing at this time of year has faded into the background of a medal parade. …”
Guardian
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“IN Europe’s established football hierarchy, it is widely acknowledged there are the “big five” leagues and then two or three others aspiring to become part of an elite group. Portugal and the Netherlands are two examples and occasionally, another league comes into view as the place to go. At the moment, Turkish football is making considerable noise and attracting big names who are mostly seeking refuge in the autumn of their careers. It has all been seen before; league officials often believe that sending a signal to the rest of the world is best achieved by luring headline players to their clubs, regardless of their vintage. …”
Referee Jarred Gillett signals for time wasting Referee Jarred Gillett signals for time wasting last season
“As dramatic television scenes go, it is one of the most open, raw and unfiltered you will see this year. … This loud, passionate, somewhat frantic character wildly gesticulates with his flailing arms as he continues to unleash his feelings on the group, with eyes wide and bright. … Where is this scene being filmed? Is the office admin guy having a bit of a breakdown? Nope, it’s just Pep Guardiola at Juventus away. Prime Video’s new four-part docuseries on Guardiola and Manchester City, A Beautiful Obsession, offers an at-times extraordinary glimpse into the final two seasons of the 55-year-old’s Etihad reign. …”
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