EXCLUSIVE – How a World Cup in 1974 led Roberto Venturato to produce a Cittadella miracle decades later
On January 10, 2025 by Jake IovineAn 11-year-old Robert Venturato curiously watched his television as West Germany faced the Netherlands in the World Cup 1974 Final. A Dutch team that featured a 27-year-old Johan Cruyff looked to win the country’s first World Cup in the team’s first final appearance. Cruyff’s influence and the Dutch’s “Total Football” during the tournament caught the
Cittadella draws Carrarese, stays out of relegation zone
On April 5, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella held Carrarese to a goalless draw at the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato, ending a five-game losing streak at home and remaining outside the relegation zones. Both sides struggled to find any attacking threat, both tallying one shot on target each throughout the match. The draw is Cittadella’s first clean sheet at home since Dec. 15.
Cittadella seeks to break Tombolato curse in huge Carrarese six-pointer
On April 4, 2025 by Jake IovineOn March 15, Cittadella suffered its fifth straight defeat at the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato going into the international break. The loss broke a club record for most consecutive Serie B home losses. Now, the first of four remaining home games for Cittadella begins Saturday afternoon as the Granata host Carrarese at the Tombolato for the
Two minutes, two goals: Cittadella surrenders lead to draw Cremonese
On March 29, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella head coach Alessandro Dal Canto said before Saturday’s match against Cremonese that the Granata often didn’t show signs of conceding before a big collapse. He was proven right once again as Cittadella surrendered a two-goal lead within two minutes to draw Cremonese at the Stadio Giovanni Zini. Dal Canto’s men entered the game having
Cremonese vs Cittadella: Granata begin final survival push in Cremona
On March 28, 2025 by Jake IovineSix weeks from today, Cittadella will know its fate for next season: stay in Serie B, drop to Serie C, or play a two-legged playoff to determine who gets relegated to the third tier. A lot is riding on the line as Citta sits one point outside the relegation play-out zone and three points above
Capradossi, Kastrati earn minutes in World Cup Qualifiers
On March 25, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella may have not played in Serie B this week, but two Granata players featured in the most recent edition of the international break. Elio Capradossi (Uganda) and Elhan Kastrati (Albania) traveled with their respective national teams for World Cup Qualifying. The defender captained his side to one victory in Africa, while the goalkeeper made
Mulattieri, Berardi give Cittadella record fifth straight home loss
On March 15, 2025 by Jake IovineIt’s been a season of unwanted club records for Cittadella, but the team adds another one after Saturday’s loss to Sassuolo. For the first time in club history, the Granata lose five straight Serie B home games. An early goal at the start of each half for Sassuolo gave the visitors a 1-2 victory on
Cittadella needing a response as the Granata host league leaders Sassuolo
On March 14, 2025 by Jake IovineTwo teams in complete different worlds. That’s the story this season for Cittadella and Sassuolo, who face each other on Saturday afternoon at the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato. The Neroverdi, who sit top of Serie B with 66 points, have already beaten Cittadella twice this season. One came in the Coppa Italia, while the other came
Cittadella implodes in second half collapse against Sudtirol
On March 9, 2025 by Jake IovineAs the 60th minute approached in Sunday night’s game, Sudtirol tallied zero attempts on target against Cittadella with the score remaining goalless. But in less than 20 minutes, the Granata conceded as many goals as they did in the month of February, imploding in the second half as Sudtirol netted five goals. “It’s difficult to
Cittadella’s home factor could decide relegation fate
On February 26, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella will likely have to overcome its home struggles to avoid relegation as the race for survival heats up in Serie B. As the club looks to avoid relegation for a ninth straight year, the Granata are holding a fragile lead in 14th place, one point above the relegation playout spot with eleven games remaining.
Cittadella 0-2 Modena: Poor showing leaves Granata with third straight home loss
On February 22, 2025 by Jake IovineIt’s been a similar story for Cittadella this season: limited attacking threat and leaking goals defensively. The trend continued in the Granata 0-2 defeat to Modena at the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato on Saturday, giving Alessandro Dal Canto’s men their third straight home loss. Both teams entered the weekend seeking for consistency while rooted in the