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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

Palermo Need Form Reversal as Alessio Dionisi Faces Daunting Return to Sassuolo

Alessio Dionisi returns to Sassuolo to face his former team on Saturday, with Palermo struggling to live up to the hype. ... Read More

Torrential Rain Can’t Dampen Catanzaro’s Party in Palermo

Catanzaro fans endured a biblical downpour in Palermo on Sunday, but were rewarded by a late winner at the Renzo Barbera. ... Read More

Rome: Stadio Olimpico

Italy's second-biggest stadium, the Stadio Olimpico remains an iconic ground even though Roma and Lazio are desperate to leave it. ... Read More

Bari’s 14-Game Unbeaten Run Faces Crucial Test in Pisa

After a slow start to the season, Bari have forced their way into the promotion fight on the back of a 14-game unbeaten run. ... Read More

No Easy Way Out for Sampdoria as Leonardo Semplici Era Begins With Derby Against Spezia

The Leonardo Semplici era gets underway at Marassi gets underway on Saturday when Sampdoria welcome Spezia in the Ligurian derby. ... Read More

Paulo Fonseca Goes All Jose Mourinho as AC Milan’s Rollercoaster Leaves Him Exasperated and Tired

AC Milan won a fourth consecutive match in the Champions League for the first time since 2005, but Paulo Fonseca was in no mood to celebrate. ... Read More

Serie B’s Revolving Door Continues to Swing as Sampdoria, Brescia and Sudtirol Ring the Changes

Sampdoria, Brescia and Sudtirol all made managerial changes this weekend as the Serie B carousel continues to spin. ... Read More

Why Atalanta’s Scudetto Dreams Are Grounded in Reality

For the first time in their history, Atalanta are top of Serie A after 15 matches and there is no reasons they can't go all the way. ... Read More

Sassuolo Are The Serie A Side in Serie B Clothing… And Sampdoria Are Next in Their Sights

Sassuolo can extend their lead at the top of Serie B when they face a struggling Sampdoria at home on Sunday afternoon. ... Read More

Inside Roma: Ranieri’s Tactics, Transfer Window and Best Players

Roma harboured Scudetto hopes in the summer but find themselves just two points clear of the relegation zone as Christmas approaches. ... Read More

FIFA Club World Cup Explained: Who Can Inter Milan and Juventus Play and When Is the Draw?

The draw for FIFA's revamped Club World Cup takes place on Thursday night, with Inter Milan and Juventus both in Pot 2. ... Read More

EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Klinsmann on Growing up as the Son of Football Royalty and Cesena’s Serie A Dreams

Jonathan Klinsmann on receiving advice from his father Jurgen, learning Italian with Pierre Van Hoojdonk's son and settling in Serie B. ... Read More