Serie A Round-Up: Juventus Women Shine, Inter Milan Financial Powerhouse and Akanji’s Italian Ambitions

The Serie A Women’s season is gathering momentum as Juventus Women secured a 2-0 victory over Genoa on Matchday 6, further showcasing their growing form. This win represents their third triumph in the last four Serie A games, matching the number of wins they obtained in the previous ten matches as a sign of clear progress. Juventus also recorded back-to-back home wins for the first time since late last year.

Cristiana Girelli continued to leave her mark, scoring against Genoa and thus tallying goals against 20 different Serie A opponents during her Juventus tenure. Amalie Vangsgaard found the net for the first time since a dominant 6-0 win over Milan. Notably, Juventus leads Serie A this year with 19 first-half goals, demonstrating their attacking dominance.

On the men’s Serie A front, the 11th round brought competitive clashes, including a goalless draw between Juventus and Torino, and a thrilling 2-2 draw between Parma and Milan. The standings remain tightly contested with Napoli leading on 22 points, closely pursued by Inter Milan, Milan, and Roma, each with 21 points. Other notable results included Pisa’s narrow 1-0 win over Cremonese and stalemates between Como vs. Cagliari and Lecce vs. Hellas Verona.

Inter Milan, meanwhile, continues to impress off the pitch as well as on it. The club has set a new Serie A revenue record by exceeding half a billion euros in revenues for the first time, significantly outstripping rivals AC Milan and Juventus. Inter’s financial boost is largely thanks to their deep Champions League run and FIFA Club World Cup participation, coupled with a massive haul of €136 million from TV rights. This financial strength solidifies Inter’s prominence in Italian football's commercial market.

Adding to their growing stature, three Inter Milan players — Alessandro Bastoni, Nicolo Barella, and Davide Frattesi — rank among the top-11 most expensive Italian players in Serie A. This highlights the club’s potent combination of top-level talent and strategic asset management, underpinning both domestic and continental ambitions.

In transfer news, Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji, currently on loan at Inter Milan, has expressed a strong desire to remain with the Nerazzurri beyond the current campaign. Speaking to Luzerner Zeitung, Akanji shared, "I’ve settled in well, which is naturally easier because I’m playing. Things are going well." He praised the tactical nature of Serie A and noted how it suits his playstyle compared to the physically demanding Premier League. Inter have a €15 million buyout option, which the club is reportedly set to activate, making Akanji's stay a near certainty.

Reflecting on personal growth and adaptation, Akanji commented, "You have to make certain mistakes to learn from them, as long as they aren’t too disastrous. For me, as a child, the most important thing was that I enjoyed what I was doing. And I still enjoy it a lot today." The Swiss international also maintains a close friendship with former national team teammate Yann Sommer, illustrating his off-field comfort and strong relationships in Italy.

As Serie A progresses, the dynamics both on and off the field underscore a league balancing tradition with modern ambition. Juventus Women’s resurgence, Inter’s financial and sporting muscle, and key players like Akanji finding their footing reflect a vibrant and evolving Serie A landscape.