Italy Serie A
| Date | R | Home v Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29 18:45 | 33 |
Sampdoria v Verona
|
1-1 |
| 04/29 18:45 | 33 |
Palermo v Torino
|
2-2 |
| 04/29 18:45 | 33 |
Juventus v Fiorentina
|
3-2 |
| 04/28 18:45 | 33 |
Udinese v Inter Milan
|
1-2 |
| 04/26 18:45 | 32 |
Napoli v Sampdoria
|
4-2 |
| 04/26 16:00 | 32 |
Fiorentina v Cagliari
|
1-3 |
| 04/26 13:00 | 32 |
Verona v Sassuolo
|
3-2 |
| 04/26 13:00 | 32 |
Parma v Palermo
|
1-0 |
| 04/26 13:00 | 32 |
Genoa v Cesena
|
3-1 |
| 04/26 13:00 | 32 |
Lazio v Chievo
|
1-1 |
| 04/26 13:00 | 32 |
Torino v Juventus
|
2-1 |
| 04/26 10:30 | 32 |
Atalanta v Empoli
|
2-2 |
| 04/25 18:45 | 32 |
Inter Milan v Roma
|
2-1 |
| 04/25 16:00 | 32 |
Udinese v AC Milan
|
2-1 |
| 04/20 18:45 | 31 |
Fiorentina v Verona
|
0-1 |
| 04/19 18:45 | 31 |
Inter Milan v AC Milan
|
0-0 |
| 04/19 16:00 | 31 |
Cagliari v Napoli
|
0-3 |
| 04/19 13:00 | 31 |
Empoli v Parma
|
2-2 |
| 04/19 13:00 | 31 |
Chievo v Udinese
|
1-1 |
| 04/19 13:00 | 31 |
Palermo v Genoa
|
2-1 |
| 04/19 13:00 | 31 |
Roma v Atalanta
|
1-1 |
| 04/19 10:30 | 31 |
Sassuolo v Torino
|
1-1 |
| 04/18 18:45 | 31 |
Juventus v Lazio
|
2-0 |
| 04/18 16:00 | 31 |
Sampdoria v Cesena
|
0-0 |
| 04/15 16:30 | 25 |
Genoa v Parma
|
2-0 |
| 04/12 18:45 | 30 |
AC Milan v Sampdoria
|
1-1 |
| 04/12 13:00 | 30 |
Atalanta v Sassuolo
|
2-1 |
| 04/12 13:00 | 30 |
Torino v Roma
|
1-1 |
| 04/12 13:00 | 30 |
Udinese v Palermo
|
1-3 |
| 04/12 13:00 | 30 |
Napoli v Fiorentina
|
3-0 |
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Lecce
Frosinone
Salernitana
Spal
Spezia
Crotone
Monza
Venezia
Benevento
Brescia
Carpi
Como
Cremonese
Pescara
Wikipedia - Serie A
The Serie A (Italian pronunciation: [ˈsɛːrje ˈa]), officially known as Serie A Enilive in Italy and Serie A Made in Italy abroad for sponsorship reasons, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system. The winners are awarded the Coppa Campioni d'Italia trophy and the scudetto, a decoration that they wear on the jersey the season after the victory. It has been operating as a round-robin tournament for over ninety years since the 1929–30 season. It had been organized by the Direttorio Divisioni Superiori until 1943, the Lega Calcio until 2010, and the Lega Serie A ever since. Serie A is regarded as one of the best football leagues in the world and it is often depicted as the most tactical and defensively sound national league. Serie A was ranked the world's best national league in 2023 by IFFHS, and is ranked second among European leagues according to UEFA's league coefficient – behind the Premier League, and ahead of La Liga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 – which is based on the performance of Italian clubs in the Champions League and the Europa League during the previous five years. Serie A led the UEFA ranking from 1986 to 1988 and from 1990 to 1999.
In its current format, the Italian Football Championship was revised from having regional and interregional rounds, to a single-tier league from the 1929–30 season onwards. The championship titles won before 1929 are officially recognised by FIGC with the same weighting as titles that were subsequently awarded. Similarly, the 1945–46 season, when the round-robin was suspended and the league was played over two geographical groups due to the ravages of World War II, is not statistically considered, even if its title is fully official.
The league hosts three of the world's most famous clubs as Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan, all founding members of the G-14, a group which represented the largest and most prestigious European football clubs from 2000 to 2008, with the first two also being founding members of its successive organisation, European Club Association (ECA). More players have won the Ballon d'Or award while playing at a Serie A club than any league in the world other than Spain's La Liga. Juventus, Italy's most successful club of the 20th century and the most winning Italian team, is tied for sixth in Europe and twelfth in the world with the most official international titles with eleven. Prior the first Europa Conference League final in 2022, it was also the only one in the world to have won all the historical five official confederation competitions, an achievement reached after its triumph in the 1985 Intercontinental Cup and revalidated after winning a sixth tournament, the UEFA Intertoto Cup, fourteen years later. Milan is joint third club overall for official international titles won with nineteen. Inter, following their achievements in the 2009–10 season, became the first Italian team to have achieved a seasonal treble. It is also the team to have competed uninterruptedly for the most time in the top flight of Italian football, having seen its debut in 1909. All these clubs, along with Lazio, Fiorentina, Roma and Napoli, are known as the "seven sisters" (sette sorelle) of Italian football.
Serie A is one of the most storied football leagues in the world. Of the 100 greatest footballers in history chosen by FourFourTwo in 2017, 42 players have played in Serie A, more than any other league in the world. Juventus is the team that has produced the most World Cup champions (27), with Inter (20), Roma (16) and Milan (10), being respectively third, fourth and ninth in that ranking.
History
Serie A, as it is structured today, began during the 1929–30 season. From 1898 to 1922, the competition was organised into regional groups. Because of ever growing teams attending regional championships, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) split the CCI (Italian Football Confederation) in 1921, which founded in Milan the Lega Nord (Northern Football League), ancestor of present-day Lega Serie A. When CCI teams rejoined the FIGC created two interregional divisions renaming Categories into Divisions and splitting FIGC sections into two north–south leagues. In 1926, due to internal crises and fascist pressures, the FIGC changed internal settings, adding southern teams to the national division, ultimately leading to the 1929–30 final settlement.
The Serie A Championship title is often referred to as the scudetto ("small shield") because since the 1923–24 season, the winning team will bear a small coat of arms with the Italian tricolour on their strip in the following season. The most successful club is Juventus with 36 championships, followed by Inter Milan with 20 championships and AC Milan with 19 championships. From the 2004–05 season onwards, an actual trophy was awarded to club on the pitch after the last turn of the championship. The trophy, called the Coppa Campioni d'Italia, has officially been used since the 1960–61 season, but between 1961 and 2004 was consigned to the winning clubs at the head office of the Lega Nazionale Professionisti.[]
In April 2009, Serie A announced a split from Serie B. Nineteen of the twenty clubs voted in favour of the move in an argument over television rights; the relegation-threatened Lecce had voted against the decision. Maurizio Beretta, the former head of Italy's employers' association, became president of the new league.
In April 2016, it was announced that Serie A was selected by the International Football Association Board to test video replays, which were initially private for the 2016–17 season, allowing them to become a live pilot phase, with replay assistance implemented in the 2017–18 season. On the decision, FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio said: "We were among the first supporters of using technology on the pitch and we believe we have everything required to offer our contribution to this important experiment."
Serie A will continue the 20 club format after sixteen clubs voted against reducing the division to 18 teams in February 2024.
The tournament features 20 teams from various cities across Italy, including iconic clubs such as Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan, and AS Roma. These teams compete against each other in a round-robin format, playing home and away matches throughout the season.
The league is renowned for its tactical and technical style of play, with teams often employing a defensive approach combined with quick counter-attacks. The matches are characterized by intense rivalries, fierce tackles, and skillful displays of individual brilliance.
Italy Serie A has produced some of the greatest soccer players in history, including legends like Roberto Baggio, Paolo Maldini, Francesco Totti, and Alessandro Del Piero. The league has also attracted top international talent, with players from all over the world showcasing their skills on Italian soil.
The tournament culminates in a thrilling race for the Scudetto, the trophy awarded to the league champions. The team that finishes at the top of the table after all the matches are played is crowned the Serie A champion and earns the right to represent Italy in the prestigious UEFA Champions League.
Italy Serie A is not only a platform for fierce competition but also a showcase of Italian culture and passion. The stadiums are filled with devoted fans, known for their colorful displays, chants, and unwavering support for their respective teams. The atmosphere in the stadiums is electric, creating an unforgettable experience for both players and spectators.
Overall, Italy Serie A is a captivating soccer tournament that combines skill, strategy, and passion. It is a must-watch for soccer enthusiasts around the world, offering thrilling matches, iconic rivalries, and a glimpse into the rich soccer heritage of Italy.