The Italian Football Thread

[Zenith]

Very tragic news. RIP

[Marsbar100]

Rip

[Ach]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43278166

So sad. With a 2 year old kid as well. RIP

[Losmeister]

its a genetic lottery...

smh


RIP

[SuperJackyWilshere]

Disappointing first half in the Inter v Napoli game. Don't think the pitch is helping though.

If Napoli don't get anything from this then the league all Juve's in my opinion.

[Ach]

Icardi.... Awful

[Santi]

Missed 2 open goals n had a goal ruled out by VAR lol

[Angelito]

Juventus Hero Giorgio Chiellini Predicts Inevitable 'European Super League' in the Future

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has predicted that elite level football is heading towards a future of a 'European Super League' that will pit the best teams on the continent together on a weekly basis and put European football ahead of the Super Bowl as a global spectacle.

Currently, the NFL Super Bowl is seen as 'The Greatest Show on Earth', but Chiellini believes European soccer will overtake it when the top clubs from around the continent join forces.

There has already been talk of a 'European Super League', where the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Manchester City and others leave their respective national leagues behind to create a new more lucrative and exciting competition.

For Chiellini, who graduated cum laude from the University of Turin's School of Management and Economics with a Masters degree in Business Administration in 2017, it seems inevitable.

"In Europe, [football will move] towards the European Super League. It will take 10, 20 or 30 years, but it will arrive," the veteran centre-back matter of factly told El Mundo.

"With respect for the smaller teams, Juve fans want to see [Real] Madrid, United, Barça, PSG... Imagine a Sunday with a Juve-Madrid, a City-Barça and an Atlético-Liverpool?" he added.

"It will be necessary to harmonise the local leagues, of course, but it will be the biggest show in the world, more than the Super Bowl, because there is no mass phenomenon like football."

Dude, there's already a European Super League and it's called the Champions League!

And, NFL Super Bowl as the greatest show on Earth? I mean, more than a billion people watched the World Final in 2014. That's right, a billion. Let's forget about the World Cup. Even the CL dwarves the Super Bowl.

I don't know who said it, but whoever - did put it aptly. Difference between UK and USA? The UK invites countries from around the world in the world series and the UK bows to royalty on one knee (referencing Clinton/Lewinsky scandal).

[Marsbar100]

It is a horrible idea

[Ach]

Juve v Napoli this weekend

[SuperJackyWilshere]

Big night in Italian football tonight.

Juve win and the title is wrapped up.

If Napoli win they are right back in it.

Think it will be a draw.

[Angelito]

Sarrismo vs Allegri.

Nice.

[SuperJackyWilshere]

Why have players got red marks on their faces?

Noticed Matuidi, Insigne and another Napoli player have?

[SuperJackyWilshere]

After reading through twitter it's to raise awareness against domestic violence.

[Zenith]

If Napoli were to win today and with just 4 more games to go, the race might just get interesting again as Juventus have Inter (A) coming up next week.

The only tough fixture remaining for Napoli is Sampdoria away.

Fiorentina is traditionally a tough place to go to, but not so much this season.

Hope for some late drama in favor of Sarri's men - it'd be a tremendous achievement.