Giancarlo Rinaldi

In December 2024 fans in the Stadio Artemio Franchi and watching worldwide feared the worst for Edoardo Bove. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at his incredible journey back to the field of…

As Fiorentina struggle at the bottom end of Serie A, they have turned to a tried and tested sporting director to help them. Giancarlo Rinaldi examines the task in store…

It has been on the cards for a while, but Ademola Lookman’s departure from Bergamo is a major blow. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks back on how he wrote his way into…

Every winter, Italian clubs scramble to try to find the players who can make a mid-season difference. Giancarlo Rinaldi gives out the grades for their efforts this year. Only a…

Fiorentina and the wider world of Italian football has been shocked by the death of Rocco Commisso. Giancarlo Rinaldi pays tribute to the Tuscan club’s late president and looks back…

It has been a tough old year for the Azzurri and an even more testing one lies in store. Giancarlo Rinaldi examines what could help the national team return to…

For a side which has been regular in Europe recently, Fiorentina’s fall to the bottom of the league has been dramatic. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at the causes of their disastrous…

Every supporter of the Azzurri will hope their third consecutive shot at a World Cup play-off does not go as badly as the previous two. Giancarlo Rinaldi fears the omens…

For so long a legend in Bergamo, could Gian Piero Gasperini become the oldest coach to win Serie A with the Giallorossi? Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at his long journey to…

Bottom of the league without a win, and their sporting director and coach both out the door. Giancarlo Rinaldi wonders if Fiorentina can recover from an abysmal start to their…

Dreams of direct qualification may have all but gone, but Italy secured the next best thing with the World Cup play-offs in the bag. Giancarlo Rinaldi weighs up the successes…

New Italy boss Gennaro Gattuso got the six points he needed from clashes with Estonia and Israel. Giancarlo Rinaldi examines two victories which could hardly have been more different. Ten…

From the reigning champions to the most humble newly-promoted team, everyone has been busy wheeling and dealing this summer. Giancarlo Rinaldi tries to assess this year's Calciomercato winners and losers.…

Last season Italy proved one of the most competitive divisions in Europe with epic battles up and down the table. Giancarlo Rinaldi runs the rule over who might fight their…

More than half of Italy’s top division teams appointed new managers in the summer. Giancarlo Rinaldi looks at the familiar faces - and fresher ones - on the benches across…

The Azzurri got off to about the worst possible start in their qualification campaign. Giancarlo Rinaldi examines whether a change of coach can really address all the issues they face.…

There was a time when they were a rarity but United States players are starting to be much more common in Italy. Giancarlo Rinaldi casts an eye over how they…

If one country can lay claim to having the most surprisingly significant impact in Italy this season it is surely Scotland. Giancarlo Rinaldi grades the famous five who flourished around…

It proved to be an epic year for Italian football with drama, controversy and excitement at every turn. Giancarlo Rinaldi gives out the grades for all 20 teams in the…

Serie A started out with eight teams in Europe - but one by one they have fallen by the wayside. Giancarlo Rinaldi examines whether the Nerazzurri and Viola can fly…