Vacation
That time of summer has come when I go on vacation to Italy. So, I’ll be in the old country until August 14th, which means the Italy Offside will be dormant for around two weeks, because (1) I’m not going to be posting from Italy (2) even if I was, it would be extremely hard considering Italian technology is still stuck in 1995. I think they just introduced high speed internet a few months ago. Congratulations Italy. You’re really moving up in the world. Anyway, as I’m taking a vacation, it’s now time for you guys, my loyal readers, to take a vacation from the Italy Offside. But don’t worry, as soon as I’m back I’ll have updates going once again, and the Serie A season will be even closer! So, enjoy your vacation from the Italy Offside as I enjoy mine. Ci sentiamo! -Francesco
Serie A 2010/2011 Calendar unveiled
By: Francesco |
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The 2010/2011 Serie A season seemed so far away and it felt like 2009/2010 just ended, but the new season is upon us. With today’s calendar drawing, it officially means the season is upon us. Tomorrow will be officially one month until kickoff. The season [...]
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Serie A News and Notes: 7/27/2010
By: Francesco | 7 Comments
Even though his agent Mino Raiola says nothing has been signed yet, Mario Balotelli will definitely be a Manchester City player by the end of the week. The soon to be 20 year old left with Inter for their USA tour (where they will play Manchester City [...]
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The Azzurri get a new voice
By: Francesco | 8 Comments
Looks like RAI designated today as the day they would be announcing changes in their broadcasting. First the announcement of no moviola, and now the change of commentator for Italian national team games. The national team has always had iconic commentators, like Nando Martinelli and Bruno Pizzul. [...]
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Historic decision by RAI, no more Moviola
By: Francesco | 3 Comments
Italy and La Moviola go together like peanut butter and jelly. For as long as there have even been video cameras, Italian calcio has had la Moviola. If you don’t know what la Moviola is, it’s the slow motion replay of various incidents throughout a game that [...]
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Napoli has it’s own version of “Paul the Octopus”
By: Francesco | 4 Comments
With Paul the Octopus having so much success as a fortune teller this past month, around the soccer world people are trying to make other animals make predictions. And Napoli looks to have found it’s own fortune teller: a parrot named “Paoluccio”. Pappagallo Paoluccio made his debut [...]
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Nobody wants Rubinho
By: Francesco | 3 Comments
Interesting predicament arising in the peninsula. Brazilian goalkeeper Rubinho, the owner of Serie A’s most famous uni-brow, is in the middle of it. Last season, the 27 year old goalkeeper was signed by Palermo after impressive performances at Genoa. However, he didn’t live up to expectations and [...]
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10 reasons to watch Serie A this season
By: Francesco | 42 Comments
So I thought maybe after the World Cup, there might be some new soccer fans that fell in love with the game in these past few weeks and are looking for a league to follow. Now I know many would probably go and choose the English Premier [...]
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What your team will be wearing next season: Serie A 2010/2011 Kits (so far)
By: Francesco | 17 Comments
Preseason training is underway and with the preparations for the coming season there are always the presentation of the kits by each team. I remember years ago when you had to wait until at least mid-August to see the kits, now you have brands like Nike and [...]
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The Foggia of Miracles is being rebuilt
By: Francesco | 7 Comments
Back in the late 1980’s, Pugliese club U.S. Foggia had just returned to Serie B after many years and were looking to be promoted to Serie A. The club, passed through the family to Pasquale Casillo, was looking to create an ambitious project. The club hired a [...]
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Team News
VotD: Hero.
The second end of the Paris Tourney will resume tomorrow; in the meantime, soak this up.
Jul 31, 2010 | Read this article...
The Brazilian Lottery Part I
I would like to kindly introduce Mario, he is a reader and commenter on the blog who decided to email me with an idea. His idea was to use his Brazilian background to help shed some light on the issues surrounding the risk of signing a Brazilian player, their transition to Europe, and ultimately their value to AC Milan. This piece will run for the rest of the week in four parts so enjoy.
Jul 31, 2010 | Read this article...
A Tranche De Vie With A Nice Bordeaux
Schedule (CET):
Sabato 31 luglio 2010
16.45 : AS Roma – Girondins de Bordeaux
19.00 : PSG – FC Porto
Domenica 1 agosto 2010
16.45 : FC Porto – Girondins de Bordeaux
19.00 : PSG – AS Roma
Liveblog shall begin 30 or so pregame.
Streams: MyP2P.
AS Roma v Bordeaux
Jul 31, 2010 | Read this article...
OFFICIAL: Lazio sign Álvaro González
He has been at Lazio for weeks now and signed his contract quite some time ago, but only today was the signing of Uruguayan midfielder Álvaro González made official. His contract has now been deposited to the Lega and he is the second official signing of the campaign after Mark ...
Jul 30, 2010 | Read this article...
Inter Milan v Manchester City: Inter's first pre-season friendly
So here we are, Inter's first "game" of the season. Right off the bat, I will say that I expect Inter to lose this game - hopefully not too painfully though. Here, we have five first team players who have only just had their first training today, a whole group of Primavera players, and a spanky brand new coach. To me, that spells disaster. Especially given that Manchester City already have a few games under their belt this summer. Oh, and what do you bet Mancio will be out for blood against the team that fired him (it seems to conveniently slip his mind that he quit first). Anyway, ya. I am predicting a loss... Hopefully we score a goal, though.
Jul 29, 2010 | Read this article...
Midweek Update
This post won't be very in-depth like Alex's blog on the promising youth players in the Napoli system, but it will cover a number of important things like the schedule and the upcoming friendly with Wolfsburg. Denis is off to Udine, and if Lucarelli arrives, Pia might be sent to Parma. Plus, how much is Hamsik worth?
Jul 29, 2010 | Read this article...
PotD: The Juventus Offside Isn't on the Best of Terms with Melo...
Twitterblock. It's like the 21st century of Eric Cantona's Kung-Fu-Kick.
Fair to say we're unlikely to get any invitations to his son's birthday party anytime soon.
Jul 29, 2010 | Read this article...
No Money, No Problems.
The internet is a horrifying commentary on the future of society (I'm here, so that's problem number one); the type of medium where all encompassed within can now be dissected into one of two groups: like or dislike. A method which seemingly moves us forward but can also be seen in two words: pollice verso.
How'd that work out?
That's just not how life works, and certainly does not apply to the mores of football unless you happen to be owned by an Arab sheikh (inching closer by the day...). That doesn't mean the system doesn't hold value, it simply means it needs to be expanded upon to a more complex structure of varying degrees. Take, for instance, that I like my family as well as Reese's peanut butter cups. Now I may like both, but I'm only putting my life on the line for one - the Reese's (it's a curse, man).
And voila, not all likes are created equal. We'll have to do something about that.
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