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.
Former Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was left wincing in pain when having an iconic tattoo removed.
Ademola Lookman has rejected Napoli offer and is keenly waiting on Inter, who may raise their bid with Atalanta sticking to their €50 million demand.
Alvaro Morata’s switch to Como appears to be back on with Galatasaray open to letting him leave after they made a breakthrough with Victor Osimhen.
Former Brazil international Hulk is showing that he can still smash, with the veteran striker netting two stunning free-kicks for Atletico Mineiro.
BALLGM can confirm that Jose Mourinho is unhappy with the Fenerbahce board over their slow transfer activity so far this summer.
Neymar lost his cool after Santos' 3-0 defeat to Mirassol, snapping at a reporter's question about his physical form. The Brazilian star, who scored the decisive goal in Santos' midweek win against Flamengo, also voiced his frustration over the team’s poor performance they remain embroiled in a relegation scrap in the Brazilian Serie A.
Antonella Roccuzzo has been pictured with the wives of two former Barcelona stars during a holiday in Italy, leaving Lionel Messi back in Miami.
Timothy Weah is close to joining Ligue 1 side Marseille for a fee worth more than €15m including add-ons, with Nottingham Forest missing out.
Manchester United have had an approach for young Inter striker Francesco Pio Esposito rejected, with the Serie A side not keen on a sale this summer.
