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

Sampdoria’s Relegation Nightmare Becomes Real as They Slip to Serie C for the First Time

Sampdoria were relegated to Serie C for the first time in their history after drawing against Juve Stabia on Tuesday night. ... Read More

Serie B Final Day Play-Offs and Relegation Scenarios Explained: What’s at Stake in the Final 90 Minutes of the Season

The Serie B season comes to an end on Tuesday with plenty still to play for. ... Read More

How Verona Shocked Football With a Serie A Title Win Worthy of Shakespeare

It is 40 years since Verona stunned the world of football by winning the Scudetto in a memorable triumph that is unlikely to be repeated. ... Read More

Milan Berated by Berlusconi for Scoring Too Many and Inter Players Crying… a Look Back at the 6-0 Demolition Derby

Sunday marks the 24th anniversary of arguably the most extraordinary Derby della Madonnina in history, with AC Milan winning 6-0. ... Read More

Play-Off Chasing Palermo Have No Room for Error Against Frosinone

After a run of three defeats in four matches, Palermo need three points against Frosinone to cement their play-off hopes. ... Read More

One Leg, Two Legs, Maybe Extra-Time but Probably No Penalties… the Wonderful World of the Serie B Play-offs

The Serie B promotion and relegation play-offs need a bit of explaining. Here's our helpful guide. ... Read More

Ageing Inter Milan Find A Pulse With Last-Gasp Heroics in All-Time Classic Against Barcelona

Simone Inzaghi's band of veterans proved age is just a number as Inter Milan beat Barcelona to reach the Champions League final. ... Read More

How Pisa Ended 34-Year Wait for Serie A Return with Miracle Season Under Filippo Inzaghi

Pisa are back in Serie A for the first time in 34 years after Filippo Inzaghi guided them back to the top-flight at the first time of asking. ... Read More
Pisa celebrate promotion to Serie A

Juve Stabia Aiming to Seal Play-Off Spot Against Brescia Side Looking to Banish Relegation Fears

Juve Stabia are a point away from mathematically clinching a play-offs spot, while Brescia need a win to escape the relegation quagmire. ... Read More

Napoli and Inter Milan Face Final Four Games in Dramatic Serie A Title Race – Who Has the Easiest Run?

Expect the unexpected. It may sound like a cheap cliche but it perfectly sums up the Serie A title race, which has swung one way, then the other and back again. A six-point swing over the past two rounds of fixtures handed the initiative to Napoli and they are three points clear with four games ... Read More

Classic Calcio: Parma 6-4 Livorno, May 2005

Alberto Gilardino and Cristiano Lucarelli both scored four goals each as Parma and Livorno traded an incredible 10 goals in 2005. ... Read More

The Great Scott and Milan’s Latest Dutch Hero – Why Scott McTominay and Tijjani Reijnders Are Serie A’s Best Midfielders

In Scott McTominay and Tijjani Reijnders Serie A currently boasts two of the best midfielders in European football. ... Read More