The Azzurri got off to about the worst possible start in their qualification campaign. Giancarlo Rinaldi examines whether a change of coach can really address all the issues they face.…
There was a time when they were a rarity but United States players are starting to be much more common in Italy. Giancarlo Rinaldi casts an eye over how they…
If one country can lay claim to having the most surprisingly significant impact in Italy this season it is surely Scotland. Giancarlo Rinaldi grades the famous five who flourished around…
It proved to be an epic year for Italian football with drama, controversy and excitement at every turn. Giancarlo Rinaldi gives out the grades for all 20 teams in the…
Serie A started out with eight teams in Europe - but one by one they have fallen by the wayside. Giancarlo Rinaldi examines whether the Nerazzurri and Viola can fly…
One of the craziest clashes in the history of the Azzurri ended up in a narrow defeat by Germany over two legs. Giancarlo Rinaldi tries to make sense of what…
It is one of international football's elite fixtures and always so much more than a glorified friendly. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks ahead to the latest chapter of Italy's epic rivalry with…
It has been a busy winter in Italy's top division with some big name players coming in or swapping teams. Giancarlo Rinaldi picks out some under-the-radar moves which might make…
He was only there for one season, but Denis Law paved the way for the glut of his countrymen now playing in Italy. Giancarlo Rinaldi pays tribute and looks back…
Running an Italian team has become something of a status symbol for purchasers from the United States. But, as Giancarlo Rinaldi points out, it comes with as much risk as…
The Italy revival of 2024 had its highs and lows but was a positive journey overall. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at what the next 12 months might have in store for…
When you look for the Italian team which has most astounded in 2024 there can only be one winner. Giancarlo Rinaldi argues that what Atalanta have achieved this year has…
A long winning streak in Serie A has put Tuscany’s finest back among the big boys at the top of the table. Ahead of another European outing, Giancarlo Rinaldi examines…
The Azzurri made it through to the latter stages of the competition but had to settle for second place in their group. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at the strengths and weaknesses…
Apparently unwanted by their previous clubs, a string of players are now flourishing at Fiorentina. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at how the Viola have risen up the league with such seemingly…
Love him or loathe him, there is no denying the buzz around Mario Balotelli’s return to Italian football. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at what Genoa - and the league - could…
It would have been a shame to throw away the good work done in France by slipping up against Belgium and Israel. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at how the Azzurri stayed…
One of the Azzurri’s call-ups for the Nations League has caused quite a stir and Giancarlo Rinaldi examines the pride and pressure on the selection of Daniel Maldini for the…
The world of football is in mourning for the loss of Salvatore Schillaci. Giancarlo Rinaldi pays tribute to the man who burned so brightly at Italy’s home World Cup. We've…
It is accepted wisdom that the Azzurri are slow starters in September but they ripped up that rule book against France and Israel. Giancarlo Rinaldi reflects on a triumphant start…
