Everything You Need To Know About Serie A

Theo Hernandez celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Lecce at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy

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Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Cagliari at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, north west Italy

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Historical Significance: Serie A, established in 1898, is one of the oldest and most prestigious football leagues in the world.

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Format: The league consists of 20 teams competing in a round-robin format, with each team playing 38 matches each season.

 

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Promotion and Relegation: The bottom three teams at the end of the season face relegation to Serie B, while the top three teams from Serie B are promoted.

 

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Championship Titles: Juventus holds the record for the most Serie A titles, with 36 championships to their name, followed by AC Milan and Inter Milan.

 

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Inter Milan claimed the most recent title in the 2020-2021 season, before defending their championship in the 2023-2024 season.

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European Competition Participation: Serie A teams compete in various European tournaments, with several clubs qualifying for the UEFA Champions League and Europa League annually.

 

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Marquee Players: The league has attracted numerous world-class players, including legends like Alessandro Del Piero, Roberto Baggio, and more recently, Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku.

 

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Current Season: The 2024-25 Serie A season started on August 17, 2024, and is expected to conclude on May 25, 2025.

 

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