The Calcio Discussion Thread

And Milan probably won't make it out of the Group Stage either after what they've done this summer.

EDIT: You might drop below Portugal and France after this year

The 3 countries currently have 6 teams each competing in Europe.

4. Italy 2.000 (2012/2013) 51.731 (Total)
5. Portugal 2.583 (2012/2013) 50.001 (Total)
6. France 1.833 (2012/2013) 49.083 (Total)

Looking good

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btw Braga is looking more solid than ever, I expect them to have a better campaign this time since they are more experienced and have quality players all over the squad.
Really happy for them, gladly Maicosuel decided to act like a ******* moron in such a critical moment

Italy had a big advantage over you in 08/09, so when that rolls off and is replaced by 12/13 you should pass them. In fact, if PSG makes a big showing, Xifio could be cheering on Serie A dropping to 6th

What should REALLY start worrying them is that Holland has been better the last 2 years. If this year is even or another advantage for Holland, they could be in SERIOUS trouble.

Ehh I can see AC going alright in the europa and surely Inter and Juve will outperform any dutch clubs and at least match the portuguese..

interesting idea,.

ShiftyPowers;3296093 said:

Italy had a big advantage over you in 08/09, so when that rolls off and is replaced by 12/13 you should pass them. In fact, if PSG makes a big showing, Xifio could be cheering on Serie A dropping to 6th

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if it comes on the back of PSG (aka Serie A Central) success, that's fine by me ...

tbh, there's no excuse for a league whose runners-up are forced to forget their pedigree, and are reduced to this:

The pitch at the Stadio San Paolo today is the worst I've ever seen. I can't believe my eyes! It's a sand box.

Highlights of the first half:


Anyway, enjoying old maestro Totti on the other channel. Really enjoying the Inter - Roma game.

This Florenzi kid is pretty good. The coolest thing about Roma players is their love for biblical style beards (Balzaretti, Destro, Osvaldo and De Rossi)

F**** ME TENDERLY!! Getting carved up by Totti AGAIN!!

Totti is awesome, has always been my favorite Italian player, I used to watch his highlights on a regular basis. Best pick of the draft

Btw, anyone know a good site for Calcio match reports and articles? Something akin to Bundesliga Fanatic would be sweet.

EDIT: I change the channel to the Roma match and 20 seconds later Totti sets up a chance with a wicked backheel (some kid slices a bad clearance horribly). Legend.

I ain't even mad, though. Zeman is a f******* ballsy legend who I've always loved.

Here Az.

http://www.football-italia.net/

Nice goal, excellent pass from Osvaldo and nice finish from Marquinho. Is this the Marquinho of ex-FM fame?

Cheers Ilaje, that looks good.

BRAZILIAN BRAVADO AT IT AGAIN!!


F**** me to tears!! How did he score from that angle? Roberto Carlos regen, this Marquinhos kid is.

Mandieta6;3298921 said:

Nice goal, excellent pass from Osvaldo and nice finish from Marquinho. Is this the Marquinho of ex-FM fame?

Cheers Ilaje, that looks good.

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Might be thinking about Palmerias' Marquinhos, different guy, apparently plays in Tunisia now.

Mandieta6;3298911 said:

Totti is awesome, has always been my favorite Italian player, I used to watch his highlights on a regular basis. Best pick of the draft

Btw, anyone know a good site for Calcio match reports and articles? Something akin to Bundesliga Fanatic would be sweet.

EDIT: I change the channel to the Roma match and 20 seconds later Totti sets up a chance with a wicked backheel (some kid slices a bad clearance horribly). Legend.

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Indeed. He practically needs a wheelchair to operate at this point in his career and yet he's managed to masterfully design two of their goals


It's been a very open, sloppy and entertaining game.


There's been a massive philosophical change for the positive in the Serie A the last couple of seasons.

our back four as a collective need a colossal cock up the ass. Although, Pereira made a decent debut, especially when he was going forward.

Have to admire Zeman football

How is he using Totti? I can't find any tactical analysis and I read that he won't use him as a a ST. In the 20 min I watched I saw Totti everywhere.

I strongly advise anyone who wants to get more into Serie A to check out this youtube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/LoveSerieA

It has all the matches highlights in english and HD.

Some examples:

Udinese - Juventus (1-4)


Inter - Roma (1-3)


Napoli - Fiorentina (2-1)


Lazio - Palermo(3-0)