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Dan Cancian

Dan Cancian is a senior writer for Destination Calcio, who covers Serie A and Italian football. Previously he worked at the Daily Mail and freelanced for The Guardian and These Football Times, where he covered all things Calcio. Read More

Latest posts by Dan Cancian

Lazio Must Cure Travel Bug to Deliver in Serie A and in Europe

Lazio kick off their Europa League campaign against Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday amid a worrying lack of form away from home. ... Read More
Boulaye Dia of SS Lazio (r) celebrates with team mates after scoring the goal of 1-0 during the Serie A football match between SS Lazio and Hellas Verona at Olimpico stadium in Rome (Italy), September 16, 2024. (Photo by Elianton/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)

Five-Star AC Milan Defy the Odds and Inter in the Derby Della Madonnina

AC Milan rose to the occasion to defy the odds and beat Inter Milan after six consecutive losses in the Derby della Maddonina. ... Read More

Milan Derby Could Bring Paulo Fonseca’s Spell at the San Siro to a Bitter End

AC Milan Paulo Fonseca heads into the Derby della Madonnina knowing a defeat to Inter Milan could see him sacked. ... Read More

Inside Inter Milan: Inzaghi’s Tactics, Transfer Window and Best Players

After winning their 20th Scudetto last season, Inter Milan are desperate to translate domestic dominance to European glory this term. ... Read More

Inter Milan and Simone Inzaghi Face Huge Test to Replicate Serie A Dominance in the Champions League

Inter Milan open their Champions League campaign with a daunting trip to Manchester City as they begin their quest for European glory. ... Read More

Vincenzo Italiano Needs Time, but Bologna Must Find Their Identity Ahead of Champions League Debut

Bologna's struggles under Vincenzo Italiano continued with a draw against Como, when the same issues reared their heads yet again. ... Read More

Monza: U-Power Stadium

Only a handful of places in Italy feature more prominently in the country’s rich sporting tapestry than Monza. The simple mention of the small Lombard town conjures pictures of its famous racetrack, the world’s third purpose-built motor racing circuit after Brooklands and Indianapolis and the oldest in mainland Europe. With the exception of 1980, Monza ... Read More

From El Matador to El Chino: Serie A’s Top Five Uruguayans

As is the case with its South American neighbours, Serie A has a long and proud relationship with Uruguay. From the Oriundi who represented both La Celeste and Italy to the flurry of arrivals in the first two decades post-World War II to the likes of Edinson Cavani and Alvaro Recoba, some of calcio’s most ... Read More
Juventus FC v SSC Napoli - 2012 Italian Super Cup

Simone Inzaghi’s Davide Frattesi Gamble Nearly Pays off Against Monza

Davide Frattesi made his first Serie A start of the season and it was very nearly a memorable one as Inter Milan were held by Monza. ... Read More

From the Pioneer of Catenaccio to the Special One: Inter Milan’s top five managers

Were Inter Milan to defend their Serie A title this season, Simone Inzaghi would become the first Nerazzurri manager since Jose Mourinho to win back-to-back Scudettos. Already the longest-serving Inter manager since Roberto Mancini left in the summer of 2008, Inzaghi signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at the club until 2026.  Inzaghi ... Read More
FC Internazionale v SS Lazio - Serie A TIM

Serie A Returns to Como but Cesc Fabregas’ Wait for a First Win Continues

Como played their first Serie A game back at home in 21 years, but their wait for a first victory this season goes on. ... Read More

Inside Genoa: Gilardino’s Tactics, Transfer Window and Best Players

Genoa's flying start to the season came to an end against Verona on Sunday, but there are reasons to remain optimistic for the Rossoblu. ... Read More