Italian Football – A Journey Down Memory Lane

Down Memory Lane

by EADF Feed - January 14, 2020January 16, 2020

Written by Shubhodip Bhattacharya The Mediterranean country of Italy is the cultural powerhouse of Europe. From the inception of the Roman civilization to modern-day art and culture, the land unified in 1861 has been shaped by a multitude of regional customs that transcend into the footballing philosophy and heritage of the

Zlatan Ibrahimović- Hard work pays off, dreams come true, bad times don’t last, but bad guys do

Opinion

by Ritwik Sarkar - January 1, 2020January 1, 2020

Every sport needs a bad guy, Someone you love to hate. A figure that embodies the antithesis of the beautiful game. That man was Zlatan Ibrahimović. For the better part of the last twenty years, the Swede’s nefarious attitude, narcissism, and moxie were justified by his performance on the pitch. With

Napoli crisis shows intolerant Italians must buck up or risk further damage to Serie A perception

News

by Anaamaya Mishra - November 26, 2019November 26, 2019

The international break could not have come at a better time for the Partenopei. After a dismal start to the campaign, one in which Napoli were expected to go in all guns blazing and possibly force Juventus to relinquish their 8-year hegemony at the apex of the Italian top-flight; they

The downfall of a European giant – AC Milan

Opinion

by Deepankar Mazumder - November 4, 2019November 4, 2019

This is a story of a football team that once was an absolute giant. AC Milan were the poster child in Serie A and UEFA Champions League. It is shocking to see how a prodigy of a team has been dethroned from the elite stage. Almost a decade ago the

Gianluigi Buffon – The Man who oversaw a new dawn at Juventus

Captains

by Uttiyo Sarkar - November 1, 2019

When Gianluigi Buffon moved to Juventus for a then world-record fee of €52million back in 2001, more than a few eyebrows were raised. The Bianconeri were amongst the richest in the land but splurging such a huge fee for a young goalkeeper was met with groans. In his years coming up

How do football stadiums make money?

News

by EADF Feed - October 30, 2019October 30, 2019

In some cities, football stadiums can be iconic venues. In both the US and the UK, there are plenty of well-known, iconic football stadiums that anybody from the area, or any die-hard football fan, is going to be familiar with. These grounds are often just as important to the make-up

Antonio Di Natale – An oasis in football’s desert

Captains

by Anirudh Madhavan - October 21, 2019

Lights shine brightly in the home locker room at the Friuli Stadium. Yet, the spotlight is all on one man tonight. Seated at his usual place in the dressing room, today is not another normal match day for him. His focus is very much on the upcoming 90 minutes of

Breaking down the tactical nuances of Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta B.C

Tactics

by Cheuk Hei Ho - October 18, 2019

Atalanta B.C have graduated from being relegation candidates to regulars in European competitions. Their acclaimed academy has served them well, but it is Gian Piero Gasperini who has helped them break out of their cocoon. After making some smart investments here and there, they are now borderline outside contenders in

O Monstro: Thiago Silva, The epitome of determination

Captains

by Tanish Chachra - October 16, 2019October 16, 2019

After having an illustrious career spanning 17 years, Thiago Silva is now a household name in Brazil as the PSG captain has surpassed all odds to become one of the greatest football leaders of the 21st century. Abandoned by his father at the age of 5, he did not have a

Gentleman First, Then Champion – A Memoir to Javier Zanetti

Captains

by Sushruta Nandy - October 14, 2019

Let me take you back to 2018. The scene is set in the beautiful suburbs of Hong Kong. It’s summertime and there are a bunch of kids running around playing football. There’s also a young man running along with them. This man casually nutmegs a little boy, which sends the

Marek Hamšík – The Prince of Naples

Captains

by Hrishikesh Dabir - October 9, 2019October 10, 2019

When Marek Hamšík was substituted off in the 74th minute against Sampdoria in February, something did not seem right. The Slovak was taking longer than usual to go off the pitch, applauding every corner of the majestic Stadio San Paolo as if it was the last time he would have

Paolo Maldini – Il Capitano

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by Kabir Ali - October 8, 2019October 10, 2019

“My grandfather is Milan, my father is Milan, I’m Milan and my son is Milan. Forget it”. And that was that. The mere suggestion that his son could one day ply his trade somewhere other than Milan was so scandalous, that even Sir Alex Ferguson could not escape Cesare Maldini’s disdain.

Francesco Totti – A Timeless Romance in Rome

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by Anirudh Madhavan - October 7, 2019October 10, 2019

Rome: a city of wonder and lore. This was the axis of civilization at a time of might and myth. This was the city where Caesar the monarch witnessed feats of glory at the Colosseum. The city where Michelangelo would weave so much of his wizardry. Many famous church shrines

The Left-Overs – Experienced Free agents in the lookout for clubs

News

by EADF Feed - September 25, 2019October 2, 2019

Written by Manutd_analysis This summer managers around Europe had the chance to snap up some elite talent on free transfers. The names that come directly to mind are top players such as Adrien Rabiot, Aaron Ramsey, Ander Herrera, and Diego Godin. These players went to some of the best clubs in the