Why Isco Isn’t Labelled One of the World’s Best, Yet
Isco’s free-kick against his former side, Malaga, was everything you need to know about the Spaniard encapsulated in a moment. A 25-yard effort bent perfectly…
Articles by Peter Rancati
What Juventus and Real Madrid’s Extraordinary Game Taught Us
And breathe. After arguably one of the most exciting games recent Champions League memory, Juventus and Real Madrid’s second leg was one that will love…
Behind Inter Lines: The San Siro from an Away Fan’s Eyes
As an AC Milan fan born and bred, the sight of the San Siro is one that fills a Milanista with inexplicable joy. Emerging from…
A Nod to the Future: The Fresh Faces From Italy’s Friendlies
As well all painfully know, there is no Italy squad travelling to the World Cup in Russia. However, there is a small silver lining in…
Boyz II Men – Milan Edition
There’s a little-known phrase in Italian which sums up the current AC Milan team. “Deve bere di latte per arrivare a mio livello” No, it’s…
‘Ciao Davide’: Fiorentina Bid Beautiful Farewell to Captain Astori
It’s hard to remember a game more emotional than Fiorentina’s home game against Benevento. It was the first match the Viola have played since the…
Is Zidane a One-Trick Manager?
Zinedine Zidane is currently in the same category of manager as Sean Dyche. Already I can hear the reaction of the majority of people who…
Costa Watch: How Diego is Coping Back Home at Atletico
Last summer, Diego Costa was the world’s most-popular exile. After that famous text from Antonio Conte saying there was no place for him in this…
All the Way? Why Napoli’s Current Squad Could Be Their Best Ever
This week, Napoli made history. Their most recent victory proved to be record-breaking in itself and is one more step to a potentially historic season,…
Milan Cruise as Lazio Falter on a Mixed European Night for Italian Clubs
Ludogorets 0-3 AC Milan As Italian clubs come under fire for prioritising Serie A over European competitions, Milan proved otherwise as they took no prisoners…
How Much Should We Value Mertens?
Dries Mertens is the epitome of a modern football enigma. Fact. At 30 years old, the Belgian forward is finally in his prime, scoring goals…
Can Clarence Cut it at Deportivo?
Scholar. Polyglot. Charismatic. Mental? Not many people would argue with the first three adjectives when describing Clarence Seedorf. One of the most intelligent footballers of…
Are Inter on Course for Another Capitulation?
Once a shining beacon of the world’s finest football, the city of Milan is fast-becoming a land cursed by the footballing gods. As if the…
Forget the World Cup: Italy’s Next Generation is Booming
As hard as it is to imagine, there will be no Italy at the 2018 World Cup. Anyone could argue from dusk till dawn why…
Gattuso Takes First Step to Vindication with Lazio Win
Back in December, when Benevento ‘keeper, Alberto Brignoli, scored that historic 95th minute equaliser against Milan, many thought it was already the beginning of the…
Javier Mascherano: A Tribute to Barcelona’s Small but Mighty Servant
One of the many beauties of football is the many weird and wonderful paths players take to make it to the top. It’s those journeys…
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic – The Serb With the World at His Feet
On a tense spring evening, the floodlights of the Stadio Olympico illuminate the semi-final of the 2017 TIM Cup. More importantly, its also the Derby…
A Mental Owner, Heartache and Youth: Malaga Are Doomed
Cast your mind back to April 2013. Felipe Santana pokes home for Borussia Dortmund in the 92nd minute after a frantic goalmouth scramble to complete…
Legends of La Liga: Xavi
2017 was a dreadful year for various political, social and environmental reasons. But even more tragic than that, it was a dreadful year for icons…
Analysing La Liga: Who the Top 5 Should Sign in January
Fresh after the 12 days of Christmas, the 12 days of the January transfer window so far has pulled out some crackers. With Coutinho already…