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Serie A Week 1 Games AC Milan vs Genoa and Sampdoria vs Fiorentina postponed due to the Genova Tragedy

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The Lega Serie A has announced the postponement of the Serie A Week 1 games  AC Milan vs Genoa and Sampdoria vs Fiorentina scheduled on Sunday 19 August 2018 at 20:30.

The games were postponed as a result of the tragedy that hit the City of Genoa.  The recovery dates will be announced in the next few days.

The Lega Serie A also informing that a minute of silence will be observed before the games in all of the Serie A TIM Week 1 games in memory of the victims of Genoa on Saturday 18, Sunday 19, and Monday 20 August 2018.  The  teams will wear a mourning band on the arm.

 

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“Ronaldo’s effect with rivals club responding. MILAN-TAS. Fiorentina: Gerson and Norgaard,” Front Pages La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Friday 20 July 2018

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Good morning, my friends.   It’s Friday!  Weekend is here and I am getting ready for picnic!   How about you?  Well, let me tell you that Cristiano Ronaldo seems to be “the news” every day since he transferred from Real Madrid to the Serie A.   The Ronaldo’s effect bringing positive news not only for Juventus, but also the Serie A in general.  Reality is that season tickets for Juventus games at the Allianz stadium experiencing a mega boom!

The Serie A transfer market gaining momentum with Napoli attempting to sign a mega footballer to match the signing of Cristiano.   Tension is high for AC Milan pending the TAS verdict.   I am wondering when are we going to see the great AC Milan battling for Champions League?

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Here are the Front Pages of Italian main sports newspapers:  La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Friday 20 July 2018.

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La Gazzetta dello Sport, Front Page, Friday 20 July 2018

Hunting the Martians
Effect of Ronaldo to Juve, now the rivals respond.
The engagement of Cristiano rekindles the market of the clubs that challenge the champions of Italy.
Inter, Vrsaljko toward the yes.
Roma, blitz for Malcom.
And Napoli have a project: Benzema.

Three way auction for Pjanic, if he goes the Bianconeri think of Rabiot

The Rossoneri wait in Lausanne
“Milan, a commitment that lasts three years” – Elliott’s card at CAS
At midday the verdict on the Europa League.
Fassone: “They’ve listened to us”.

Breakthrough of TV rights
The Serie A games also in the cinema and at theaters

Viola wild
Double swoop for Fiorentina, they sign Gerson and Norgaard

The interview
Sirigu, the words of a leader: “I will help Toro and the youngsters”

Corriere dello Sport, Front Page, Friday 20 July 2018

Napoli try the Ronaldata
De Laurentiis crazy about Di Maria and Benzema to keep happy the Coach and millions of fans. It’s not just Di Maria for Ancelotti, there’s a plan to bring the Real bomber and respond to Juve. The alternative is Cavani. A full-back is a step away, Sabaly of Bordeaux ahead of D’Ambrosio.

Clamorous at Juve, CR7 is full, allianz sold out with the more expensive subscriptions of 30%

Monchi: I win or I will go away
The sporting director has sold for over €230m in a year: now he challenges disappointment and the future.
Roma, two signings to forget Alisson: the goalkeeper Olsen and Malcom.

Milan tension
Milan-TAS: The verdict today

Tutto Sport, Front Page, Friday 20 July 2018

Season tickets already sold out and Trap guarantees
“Ronaldo like my Platini”
Giovanni Trapattoni, 79 years old, had coached Juventus 13 seasons
“Only Juventus with their charm, the ambition of the Agnelli family and their history could have attracted Cristiano to Italy, an absolute crack like Michel, that in the field saw plays that not even I could imagine from the bench.” Also Pjanic in Sarri’s crosshairs.

Toro: Laxalt or Pereyra
Mazzarri wants one of those

Inter-Vidal: Now it is possible

Milan-TAS, the verdict today

“Cristiano Ronaldo presented, fans in delirium. Mourinho wants Bonucci and Perisic,” La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Tuesday 17 July 2018

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Good morning, my friends.   It’s a new day in Italy…  The day after the Cristiano Ronaldo Day in Turin.  Headlines showing the enthusiasm for the arrival of CR7.  I totally agree with Juventus fans that with him to win the Champions League is easier.  However, my friends, the headline giving me a big BAM is that about Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentis saying that Ronaldo’s agent Mendes offered him to them first…  Oh my gosh, can you imagine Cristiano Ronaldo with Napoli…. another great Maradona  story?   Bottom line, Cristiano chose Juventus and said it was the only offer he got.   Oh oh… oh well….. enjoy the headlines.   Italian transfer market going wild…..

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Here are the Front Pages of Italian main sports newspapers:  La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Tuesday 17 July 2018.

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La Gazzetta dello Sport, Front Page, Tuesday 17 July 2018

It’s already Ronaldo No Limits
CR Everything
“I want to win every game and leave a mark in Juventus’ history.”

Insigne:  “One cannot win alone, Messi stronger”
Lorenzo launches Napoli, we are the anti-Juventus.  Ancelotti the best signing.

Benefits of the World Cup
Brozovic-Perisic, Inter discover the gold of Russia

Mirabelli and Fassone in England
Blitz Milan
In London for Morata

Corriere dello Sport, Front Page, Tuesday 17 July 2018

The Champion!
The first Bianconera day of Ronaldo has been a delirium of passion.  He is the unexpected Champion from whom the fans pretend to have the Cup of  dreams.
“I chose Juventus for a long time, it has been easy, I will make history here because I bring luck.  Is my challenge to win the Scudetto in Italy.

There is no money: Bari cancelled
The club cannot subscribe to the Serie B, disappearing also Cesena.  Today the process to Parma and Chievo.

“My No to Cristiano”
De Laurentis confirms:  “Mendes offered him to Napoli, I will explain to you why we did not closed”

Reds in advantage on Sarri (who is closing for Rugani)  Roma await for the offer
Alisson, Liverpool and Chelsea moving

Tutto Sport, Front Page, Tuesday 17 July 2018

Toro, Atalanta, Genoa spring for Kruic

Despite the fans
Elliot does not change:  Leonardo to Milan

Even PSG for the defender
Mou, spending in Italy
Bonucci with Perisic

Historical clubs failed
Bari and Cesena:  It’s over
Avellino tremble

Super Ronaldo show, fans in delirium
Only Juve
“I am here to enter in the history of the Club.  The Bianconera’s offer has been the only one that I had received.”
The Champions?  I hope to bring luck.  At my age, others go to China, I am different. I feel like a twenty-three years old.

Paratici reveals: “The bicycle kick goal at the Stadium, the standing ovation, then he called. I want Juve”
The embrace with the new teammates
Chiellini:  “Now you have to run.”  CR7: “I am ready”

8 Italian Serie A Players among the 2018 FIFA World Cup Semifinals

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The 2018 FIFA World Cup Semifinals will be a top battle between the last 4 teams playing the Semifinals, France vs Belgium and Croatia vs England.  I am so happy to see many of our Italian Serie A players participating with their respective national teams and wish them the best.   There are 3 teams in the Semifinals including a total of 8 Serie A players among their 23-man called up squads, only England not having Serie A players.  Check it out…..

Italian Serie A players called up among the 23-man World Cup squads in the Semifinals
  • Croatia National team:  6 Italian Serie A players: Sampdoria defender Ivan Strinic, Fiorentina midfielder Milan Badelj, Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic, Inter forward Ivan Perisic, and AC Milan forward Nikola Kalinic.
  • Belgium National team: 1 Italian Serie A player Napoli forward Dries Mertens.
  • France National team: 1 Italian Serie A player Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi.
  • England National team: No Italian Serie A players.
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  • France vs Belgium, Tuesday July 10
  • Croatia vs England, Wednesday July 11

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FIFA World Cup: Result RUSSIA 2 (3)-(4) 2 CROATIA, Saturday 7 July 2018

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 Russia Russia 2 (3)-(4) 2 Croatia  

31′ Denis Cheryshev                                        39′ Andrej Kramaric
115′ Mário Fernandes                                    101′ Domagoj Vida
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Croatia winning the FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals game on Saturday 7 July 2018 at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia.  Croatia eliminated Russia on penalty shootouts securing their spot for the Semifinals.

Ivan Rakitic converting the penalty winner goal! The final score is 2 (3)-(4) 2 for Croatia.   It’s a great moment for the 6 Italian Serie A players called up for Croatia 23-man squad: Sampdoria defender Ivan Strinic, Fiorentina midfielder Milan Badelj, Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic, Inter forward Ivan Perisic, and AC Milan forward Nikola Kalinic

Here is RUSSIA official starting lineup – formation by Head Coach Cherchesov:

RUSSIA (4-2-3-1): Akinfeev; Fernandes, Kutepov, S. Ignashevich, Kudryashov; Zobnin, Kuziaev; Samedov, Golovin, Cheryshev; Dzyuba.

Here is CROATIA official starting lineup – formation by Head Coach Dalic:

CROATIA (4-2-3-1): Subasic; Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Strinic; Rakitic, Modric; Rebic, Kramaric, Perisic; Mandzukic.

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Italian Serie A players called up among the 23-man World Cup squads
  • Croatia National team: 6 Italian Serie A players: Sampdoria defender Ivan Strinic, Fiorentina midfielder Milan Badelj, Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic, Inter forward Ivan Perisic, and AC Milan forward Nikola Kalinic
  • Russia National team:  No Italian Serie A players

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Quarterfinals

Russia 2 (3) – (4) 2 Croatia
Saturday 7 July 2018
Fisht Stadium
Sochi, Russia

21:00

Referee: Sandro RICCI (BRA)
Assistant Referee 1: E. DE CARVALHO (BRA)
Assistant Referee 2: Mar. VAN GASSE (BRA)
Fourth Official: Janny SIKAZWE (ZAM)
Res. Assistant: J. DOS SANTOS (ANG)

Goals: 31′ Denis Cheryshev (R), 39′ Andrej Kramaric (C), 101′ Domagoj Vida (C), 115′ Mário Fernandes (R)

Official lineups – formations:

RUSSIA (4-2-3-1): Akinfeev; Fernandes, Kutepov, S. Ignashevich, Kudryashov; Zobnin, Kuziaev; Samedov, Golovin, Cheryshev; Dzyuba.

Coach: Cherchesov.

CROATIA (4-2-3-1): Subasic; Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Strinic; Rakitic, Modric; Rebic, Kramaric, Perisic; Mandzukic.

Coach: Dalic.