The 9th matchday of Serie A is drawing to a close with results that are making people talk more about Italian football. Atalanta, at Fiorentina, is ahead 1-0 thanks to De Ketelaere's last minute, while Frosinone surprised everyone, defeating Lecce 5-1 with goals from Cichella, Raimondo, Calò (penalty) and a brace from Birligea. The result pushed the Ciociari up in the table, above Juventus and Napoli, and fueled hopes of a season to remember.
In the meantime, the two greats of the north-east are preparing for a new chapter: Inter and Milan have signed a joint venture agreement for the construction of a new stadium which will bear the name of Generali. The naming rights were sold to the insurance company for an estimated value of 25 million euros, and the facility will be officially called Generali Stadium. The agreement was sanctioned with the signing of a contract which provides for the sharing of costs and revenues between the two companies, with the aim of creating a modern, high-level tower block.
Meanwhile, Como 1907 have announced that their striker Moise Kean has undergone treatment at the Cugat institute in Barcelona for tibia discomfort. The club said the treatment was carried out successfully and that recovery is expected in around five weeks, with the player's health being monitored daily. Kean, who has already shown problems with his tibia in the past, will have to wait before returning to the field.
On the administrative front, the Italian Football Players Association and the Italian Football Coaches Association have confirmed the candidacy of Adriano Galliani as president of the FIGC. The nomination, which will be held in the Elective Federal Assembly on 14 December, sees Galliani in competition with Giovanni Malagò. Galliani's choice was supported by both associations, which collected the signatures necessary to present his candidacy.
With the end of matchday 9 in sight, fans can already imagine the next challenges: Atalanta will have to consolidate their position in the standings, Frosinone will continue to fight for salvation, and the two great teams from the north‑east will prepare for the new stadium which promises to be a point of reference for Italian football. The season is still ongoing and there will be no shortage of surprises.