Italian football has been around for ages, like seriously, it’s ancient. Starting officially before 1900, the sport in Italy has seen it all – from epic triumphs to scandalous controversies. Juventus used to rule the roost for like a decade, but now the landscape has shifted, and we’re seeing more balance (kinda) among the top clubs in the country. Still, let’s be real, it’s pretty top-heavy overall.
When did Serie A come into the picture? Well, it was back in 1929 when Serie A was established, marking the beginning of the recognized top-tier professional football league in Italy. Before that, things were all over the place with different organizing bodies trying to take charge. Finally, with Serie A in place, Inter swooped in and won the first title in the 1929/30 season, kicking off a trend where Inter, Juventus, or Bologna dominated the early years.
So, who’s the big cheese when it comes to Italian first division titles? Juventus, no surprises there, with a whopping 36 league titles under their belt. They were on a winning streak for nine years straight until it was rudely interrupted. AC Milan and Inter Milan are hot on their heels, battling it out in the San Siro. And then there’s Genoa, who were once the big shots but haven’t tasted victory in over a hundred years. The rest of the pack? Well, let’s just say they’re not really in the running.
