Serie A, officially known as Serie A TIM for sponsorship reasons, is Italy’s top-tier professional football league and one of the most storied competitions in global football. Founded in 1898, it features 20 clubs battling from August to May in a 38-match season for the prestigious Scudetto title, UEFA Champions League qualification, and to avoid relegation to Serie B. Renowned for its tactical sophistication, passionate fanbase, and historic rivalries like the Derby d’Italia (Juventus vs. Inter Milan) and Derby della Madonnina (AC Milan vs. Inter), Serie A is a cornerstone of football culture.
The 2024-25 season showcases a blend of emerging talents and global superstars, elevating Serie A’s appeal. Notable players include Victor Osimhen (Napoli), a dynamic striker linked with top clubs; Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan), Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain; Rafael Leão (AC Milan), a dazzling winger; Dušan Vlahović (Juventus), a prolific goal-scorer; and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli), the Georgian sensation known for his flair. Veterans like Paulo Dybala (Roma) and rising stars like Joshua Zirkzee (Bologna, now attracting European interest) further enhance the league’s star power.
Serie A’s rich history includes iconic clubs like Juventus (36 titles), AC Milan, and Inter Milan, with legendary figures such as Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, and Ronaldo having graced its pitches. In 2023-24, Inter Milan clinched the title, while the league’s competitive balance, with 557 goals scored last season, keeps fans engaged. With modernized stadiums, global broadcasts, and a focus on youth development, Serie A continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
In a heartbreaking revelation, Napoli star Romelu Lukaku discloses that he and brother Jordan endured a shocking extortion attempt to bring their late father's body from DR Congo to Belgium for burial. The ordeal has left him devastated, as the funeral will proceed in Kinshasa, defying their wishes
AC Milan's star forward Christian Pulisic was forced off early in the USMNT's friendly against Australia with a confirmed hamstring injury, as revealed by coach Mauricio Pochettino, sparking fresh worries for Serie A chiefs and Massimiliano Allegri amid a swelling injury roster
Star defender Kim Min-jae risks exiting Bayern Munich due to scarce playtime under Kompany. Lusted after by AC Milan and Juventus, his steep €9 million salary may thwart a Serie A switch amid mounting frustration
Juventus is eyeing Chelsea's dynamic Enzo Maresca as Igor Tudor's potential successor amid mounting pressure. Despite their unbeaten Serie A streak, frustrating draws highlight the need for change, and Maresca's impressive English success makes him an ideal long-term fit for Turin
Inter Milan rejected a whopping €50m bid for their 20-year-old prodigy Francesco Pio Esposito and plans to double his salary with a lucrative new contract, viewing him as the future cornerstone after his meteoric rise for club and country
Inter Milan intensifies the battle for Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, challenging Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona. The defender, free next summer, might swap to San Siro in January, with Yann Bisseck moving to Palace in a shrewd exchange
Juventus face a dire defensive crisis, echoing last season's woes, prompting a hunt for Serie A veterans. They're eyeing ex-Inter star Milan Skriniar and Bayern's pivotal Kim Min-jae for January reinforcements
Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni decisively quashes talk of Roma's Matias Soule joining Italy, calling it "impossible." He praises the 21-year-old's rapid growth at Roma and hails him as Argentina's bright future star ahead of their friendly against Puerto Rico
In a nail-biting World Cup qualifier, France clawed to a 2-2 draw against Iceland. Post-match, coach Didier Deschamps slammed the referees, arguing Manu Kone was clearly fouled before Iceland's first-half goal
