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Serie A is a professional football league competition for clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system. The league is widely regarded as one of the best football leagues in the world and it is often depicted as one of the most tactical and defensively sound leagues. Serie A has been operating for over 90 years since the 1929-30 season.

History

Serie A was established in 1898 in a regional format. The league adopted a round-robin format in 1929. The league has been home to some of the greatest footballers and managers in the history of the sport, including Paolo Maldini, Franco Baresi, Roberto Baggio, Diego Maradona, and Zinedine Zidane.

Format

The league consists of 20 teams. Each club plays the others twice (a double round-robin system), once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents', for 38 matches. Teams receive three points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss. The teams are ranked by total points, with the highest-ranked club at the end of the season crowned champion. The three lowest-placed teams are relegated to Serie B, and the top two teams from Serie B, together with the winner of a play-off involving the third to sixth-placed Serie B teams, are promoted in their place.

Clubs

Some of the most successful clubs in Serie A history include Juventus, A.C. Milan, and Inter Milan. Juventus holds the record for the most titles, with 36 championships. Milan and Inter follow with 18 titles each.

Players

Serie A has been graced by numerous world-class players. Notable players include Alessandro Del Piero, Francesco Totti, Gianluigi Buffon, and Andrea Pirlo. The league is known for its tactical and defensive style of play, which has produced some of the best defenders and goalkeepers in football history.

Managers

Serie A has also been home to some of the most renowned managers in football, such as Giovanni Trapattoni, Arrigo Sacchi, Fabio Capello, and Carlo Ancelotti. These managers have contributed to the tactical evolution of the game and have achieved significant success both domestically and internationally.

Rivalries

Serie A is known for its intense rivalries, the most famous being the Derby della Madonnina between Milan and Inter, and the Derby d'Italia between Juventus and Inter. These matches are highly anticipated and often have significant implications for the league standings.

Broadcasting

Serie A matches are broadcasted worldwide, with major broadcasting deals in place to ensure that fans around the globe can watch the games. The league has a significant following in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Related Pages

• Juventus F.C.
• A.C. Milan
• Inter Milan
• Serie B
• Italian football league system
• Paolo Maldini
• Francesco Totti
• Gianluigi Buffon
• Derby della Madonnina
• Derby d'Italia

See Also

• List of Serie A seasons
• List of Serie A players
• List of Serie A managers
• Football in Italy