Stephen Kasiewicz

It has taken Thiago Motta just six years to progress from the bottom of the coaching ranks to one of the most sought-after tacticians in Europe: here's how the ex-Italy…

Aberdeen midfielder Connor Barron could be the next Scot to feature in Italian football as his agent has met both Cagliari and Sassuolo. Relegation-threatened Sassuolo and Cagliari are both tracking…

There has been a takeover, four seasons in the second tier and two promotions since the last time Bologna played in Europe. Few will even remember the club’s run to…

Napoli limped out of the Champions League after an error-filled 3-1 defeat at Barcelona: here are three talking points by Stephen Kasiewicz. The Partenopei failed to advance beyond the last…

When Napoli put five past fierce rivals Juventus in January 2023 in front of a euphoric Stadio Diego Maradona it accelerated their charge to a milestone title: Stephen Kasiewicz explains…

Struggling Napoli meet Fiorentina in the Supercoppa semi-final on Thursday and Stephen Kasiewicz feels it is the only realistic target the Partenopei can play for this season. When Napoli began…

The unrelenting rumour mill churns out a slew of names connected with Italy's top clubs every day but only a small fraction of the innumerable speculative deals become a reality.…

One man was deemed culpable for Napoli's faltering title defence, yet Stephen Kasiewicz asks if in the endless blame game, Rudi Garcia was solely liable for the Partenopei's underwhelming opening to the…

An illustrated children’s book inspired by Sampdoria’s historic 1990-1991 Serie A title success has been translated into English. Once upon a Samp tells the story of Roberto (Mancini) and Luca…

There has been a season's worth of needless drama crammed into the space of three months as Napoli have stuttered to establish themselves under coach Rudi Garcia, writes Stephen Kasiewicz.…

Only an unlucky Alex Meret's own goal prevented Napoli from earning a point against perennial Champions League favourites Real Madrid: here are Stephen Kasiewicz's three talking points from the Stadio…

Rudi Garcia navigated Napoli past Braga in a tricky Champions League opener in Portugal - yet it wasn't enough to silence a growing contingent of detractors that question the tactics…

Lecce are the surprise team of Serie A so far, being the only unbeaten side alongside Inter and Juventus, so Stephen Kasiewicz examines how the brilliant Pantaleo Corvino has built…

Napoli stars Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen did not leave the Stadio Maradona over the summer, but Stephen Kasiewicz wonders if Aurelio De Laurentiis has done enough to strengthen the…

Besides the established constellation of Serie A stars, there are others that have yet to shine in the Italian top flight and Stephen Kasiewicz names five to watch in 2023-24.…

In a summer of unsettling Serie A departures, Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis bucked the trend by refusing to sell his prize-attacking duo Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen, writes Stephen Kasiewicz.…

Bologna midfield star Lewis Ferguson opens up about life in Italy, his recent contract extension with the Rossoblu and the imminent start of a new Serie A campaign in an…

Juventus beat Milan on penalties last night and Stephen Kasiewicz highlights three things learned about the Bianconeri in their first friendly in the USA. Juventus emerged victorious after prevailing on…

With Andrea Pirlo recently appointed as Sampdoria's new head coach in Serie B, Stephen Kasiewicz explains what the Italian legend can offer and what he'll need from the club to…

The star names of Serie A don’t always live up to their billing regardless of reputation or past achievements. While some remain permanently in the spotlight others are eclipsed by…