The race for Champions League qualification in Serie A is heating up, with Bologna emerging as surprise contenders for a top-four finish. Thiago Motta’s men travel to the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Friday, aiming to extend their unbeaten away run to seven matches against a struggling Torino side.
Ivan Juric’s Torino have hit a rough patch, failing to score in their last three games and winless in four. Their hopes of securing European football have faded, but they will be determined to halt their slump and play spoilers against one of the league’s in-form teams.
In a historic moment for Italian football, an all-female referee team took charge of Inter Milan’s highly anticipated Serie A clash against Torino on Thursday. The match carried extra significance as the Nerazzurri celebrated their 20th Scudetto triumph after a bitterly fought campaign.
Maria Sole Ferreri Caputi led the trailblazing team of officials, supported by assistant referees Francesca Di Monte and Tiziana Trasciatti. Their appointment marked a watershed for gender equality in the male-dominated world of refereeing at the highest level.
As the Derby della Mole approaches, the atmosphere in Turin is electric. The longstanding rivalry between Juventus and Torino is set to reignite, with both teams vying for bragging rights in one of the most anticipated matches of the Serie A calendar.
For Juventus, the match presents an opportunity to continue their momentum after recent victories in the Coppa Italia semi-final against Lazio and a hard-fought win over Fiorentina. Despite their limited possession in the latter game, the Bianconeri emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience and determination.
In a provocative move that has stirred controversy, Irish MEP Mick Wallace took aim at the illustrious Juventus football club during a session of the European Parliament. With the highly anticipated Derby della Mole against local rivals Torino looming, Wallace’s inflammatory remarks have added fuel to the already intense rivalry between the two Turin-based clubs.
The 68-year-old politician, known for his passionate support of Torino, has a history of wearing the club’s jersey in the Irish and European Parliaments.
