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Fiorentina Serie A Spezia

Match Preview: Spezia vs Fiorentina

Match Preview: Spezia vs Fiorentina
2022-23 Serie A - Spezia vs Fiorentina

On 30 October 2022, catch the live broadcast of Spezia vs Fiorentina from the Stadio Alberto Picco on TLN TV at 9:55A!

Match Insights: Spezia

Spezia are, alongside Bochum, one of the two teams in the Big-5 European Leagues in 2022/23 to have gained their points only at home: they are also one of the three Serie A sides still unbeaten in home matches (W2 D3), alongside Juventus and Napoli.

Only Verona (zero) have gained fewer Serie A points than Spezia and Fiorentina (one each) in October 2022.

Spezia (five, level with Sampdoria) and Fiorentina (four, like Udinese) are two of the four teams to have conceded the most Serie A goals in the opening 15 minutes of play this season.

Match Insights: Fiorentina

Fiorentina have won three of their four Serie A meetings against Spezia: with the other ending in a 2-2 draw in their very first clash on 18th October 2020.

Fiorentina have scored exactly two goals in both of their Serie A away matches against Spezia: 2-2 at the Manuzzi and 2-1 at the Picco (with Piatek, Agudelo and Amrabat’s goals).

Fiorentina have won at most two of their first 11 Serie A matches for the ninth time in their history, the most recent occasion was back in 2020/21 when they collected nine points at this stage of the competition and ended the season in 13th

Spezia vs Fiorentina: Players to Watch

Among the strikers in the Big-5 European Leagues yet to score or assist a single goal in 2022/23, Emmanuel Gyasi has played the most minutes so far (900).

Sofyan Amrabat has scored the last of his two Serie A goals at the Picco against Spezia on 14th February 2022: the Fiorentina midfielder has received the most yellow cards so far (six).

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Press Releases

Ontario Business Achievement Awards 2022

Ontario Business Achievement Awards 2022

Ontario Chamber of Commerce's Ontario Business Achievement Awards

The Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAA) broadcast is the most distinguished industry celebration in the province recognizing business success and those who support it. The 40th-anniversary edition in 2022 featured community leaders and organizations working toward an inclusive economy; episodes included:

  • CEO of the Year Award: given to a CEO that has demonstrated exceptional leadership over the past 12 months, bringing their organization to a new level of growth and success within their industry.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: given to a leader who demonstrates outstanding leadership throughout their career and has made a significant and positive impact on the province and beyond.
  • Harnessing Talent episode: explores the challenges Ontario’s equity-deserving groups face in obtaining employment and the irrefutable value they offer to organizations.
  • Climate Action episode: celebrates the power of inclusion by highlighting innovative approaches created and applied by Ontario’s diverse workforce to support climate action and economic recovery.
  • Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities episode: focuses on the importance of inclusive hiring to workforce development and future economic prosperity.
  • Workplace Technology episode: acknowledges the power of technology and the importance of digital literacy in advancing Ontario’s workplaces and economy.

Watch the OBAA Broadcast Here

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Napoli Roma Serie A

Match Preview: Roma vs Napoli

Match Preview: Roma vs Napoli
2022-23 Serie A - Roma vs Napoli

On 23 October 2022, catch the live broadcast of Roma vs Napoli from the Stadio Olimpico on TLN TV at 2:30P!

Match Insights: Roma

Roma have won only one of their last eight Serie A meetings against Napoli (D3 L4): 2-1 on November 2nd 2019. The last two matches in this fixture have finished level – it last reached three in a row in 1995.

Roma are the side against whom Napoli have drawn the most Serie A away matches: 29 out of 75 (including a 0-0 in the most recent one, on October 24th 2021).

Roma have won their last three Serie A matches and could win four in a row for the first time under José Mourinho – they last managed to do so in August 2020 under Paulo Fonseca.

Match Insights: Napoli

Napoli have won each of their last 10 games between Serie A and the Champions League: only once in their history among all competitions (since 1929/30) have they had a longer winning run: 11 between April and September 1986, under Ottavio Bianchi.

Since last season, Napoli (35) and Roma (31) are the two sides to have scored the most set-piece goals in Serie A.

Napoli have had 15 different scorers this season, the most by any team in the big five European Leagues in all competitions (level with Bayern Munich)

Roma vs Napoli: Players to Watch

Roma’s Andrea Belotti has scored five Serie A goals against Napoli, including his first two in the competition (a brace for Palermo on September 24th 2014). He is looking for his first league goal this season, with his last one in the competition in May for Torino against Empoli (a hat-trick).

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been involved in 13 goals in 14 appearances for Napoli this season, more than any other Serie A player in all competitions.

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Bologna Lecce Serie A

Match Preview: Bologna vs Lecce

Match Preview: Bologna vs Lecce
2022-23 Serie A - Bologna vs Lecce

On 23 October 2022, catch the live broadcast of Bologna vs Lecce from the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on TLN TV at 8:55A!

Match Insights: Bologna

Lecce are the side against which Bologna have lost the fewest games among the teams they have faced at least 20 times in Serie A, with only three defeats in their 26 previous meetings (W12 D11).

Bologna are unbeaten in 12 of their last 13 Serie A matches against Lecce (W7 D5), winning both of their last two encounters 3-2, in 2019-20.

Bologna have only won one of their 10 league games this season, beating Fiorentina 2-1 in September (D4 L5), they last failed to win fewer than two games after as many in Serie A in a single campaign in 2003-04.

Match Insights: Lecce

Lecce have won only one of their 13 away games against Bologna in Serie A (D4 L8), a 2-0 win in September 2011, with goals from Guillermo Giacomazzi and Carlos Grossmüller.

No team has drawn more games than Lecce in Serie A this season (five – level with Empoli). Previously, only once have the Giallorossi drawn as many of their opening 10 Serie A matches of a season, in the 2008-09, and subsequently drew their 11th game

Bologna vs Lecce: Players to Watch

Bologna’s Riccardo Orsolini (15) and Lameck Banda (14) are two of the three players who have fired the most shots without scoring in Serie A this season (also 14 for Roma’s Nicolò Zaniolo).

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Serie A Torino Udinese

Match Preview: Udinese vs Torino

Match Preview: Udinese vs Torino
2022-23 Serie A - Udinese vs Torino

On 23 October 2022, catch the live broadcast of Udinese vs Torino from the Dacia Arena on TLN TV at 6:25A!

Match Insights: Udinese

Udinese, who won their last home league game against the Granata, could win back-to-back such games for the first time since 2013 (run of four).

Udinese have drawn their last two league games against Atalanta and Lazio; they could draw three consecutive matches in Serie A for the first time since October 2021 (run of four).

The Bianconeri are also unbeaten in their last nine games (W6 D3) and could enjoy an unbeaten run of 10 matches in a single Serie A season for their first time since March 2011, when Francesco Guidolin was in charge.

Match Insights: Torino

In the last seven league encounters between these two sides, Torino have won four times.

Torino have lost five of their last seven league games (W1 D1), while no side has more defeats in Serie A over this period (also five for Hellas Verona and Sampdoria).

However, the Granata have earned the same number of points in their opening 10 Serie A games this campaign as they had after the same number of games last season (11 points).

Udinese vs Torino: Players to Watch

Udinese’s Gerard Deulofeu has been involved in the most shot-creating actions in Serie A this season (66 – 32 shots and 34 chances created); he is also the player who has hit the woodwork the most times (four) and has completed the most dribbles among forwards (16).

Torino have a win rate of 42% and have earned an average of 1.7 points per game in Serie A with Samuele Ricci as a starter (12 games) since he joined in January 2022, while in the 14 games without him, the winning rate is 14% and the points average is 0.6.

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Salernitana Serie A

Tonny Vilhena Discusses Transfer to Salernitana & World Cup Aspirations

Tonny Vilhena Discusses Transfer to Salernitana & World Cup Aspirations
Tonny Vilhena - Salernitana - 2022-23 Serie A

Salernitana midfielder Tonny Vilhena sat down with Serie A ahead of Matchday 10 to speak about joining the Granata, Manager Davide Nicola, and the team’s spirit.

Joining Salernitana

“I really want to show my skills again at the highest level. From there on, I’d like to improve and become a better player. And also, try to get selected for the Dutch team for the World Cup…”

Manager Davide Nicola

“I think he’s a really good coach and a very likeable man. He has a very clear meaning. What he expects from me is to play box-to-box. Playing between the lines, being combative…”

Team Spirit

“I think the spirit of the team is good. We have a good team and want to play at the highest level. We should take it one match at a time. Every match is different, a final…”

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Milan Serie A

Stefano Pioli Discusses Three-Year Anniversary at Milan

Stefano Pioli Discusses Three-Year Anniversary at Milan
Stefano Pioli - Milan - 2022-23 Serie A

Milan Manager Stefano Pioli sat down with Serie A ahead of Matchday 10 to speak about his third anniversary in charge of the Rossoneri, Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara, and the 2021-22 Scudetto triumph.

Three-Year Anniversary at Milan

“It’s been 3 years filled with emotions, hard work and collaboration at a huge club. Above all, this pathway with my players has seen us adopt the idea and mentality that we need to keep improving…”

Paolo Maldini & Frederic Massara 

“A coach has to be lucky to work with competent directors who support you, give you advice and can discuss things with, and I think Maldini and Massara are the perfect pair…”

2021-22 Scudetto Triumph

“This is AC Milan, so we had to try to bring back success and achieving what we did last season was certainly a happy moment. Winning the Scudetto with such a young squad certainly gave us more belief in our ability, style of play and what we do on the pitch…”

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Press Releases

TLN Media Group Original Documentary | Heart of Goal: The Rise of Canadian Soccer

TLN Media Group Original Documentary | Heart of Goal: The Rise of Canadian Soccer
Heart of Goal: The Rise of Canadian Soccer

Heart of Goal: The Rise of Canadian Soccer

This TLN Studios Original Doc Film Is A Love Letter To The Beautiful Game & A Powerful Multicultural Story Of Achieving The Dreams Of A Nation.
TLN Premiere: Sunday, November 20th at 7:30P

The Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team first qualified for the World Cup in 1986. Since that historic moment, soccer in the country has overcome numerous obstacles and decades of disappointment. With every new generation comes young players of diverse backgrounds and identities who all have the same dream – to make history as they represent The Reds.

TLN Media Group’s Original Documentary ‘Heart of Goal: The Rise of Canadian Soccer‘, follows the story of Jonathan Osorio and his teammates on their quest to qualify for a World Cup after 36 years, while also portraying a powerful story of multiculturalism. A first-generation Canadian, Osorio’s family immigrated from Colombia to Brampton, Ontario – a city that had a big influence not only in his soccer journey but also on the future of Canadian soccer as the new epicentre of world-class players. Osorio’s passion for the beautiful game started at a very young age, and at 17 years old, he moved to Uruguay for two years to play in a prestigious soccer academy; an experience that would have a lasting impact on his soccer journey. It was this time away from his home in Canada that made him realize that what he wanted was to represent his country. And so began his journey to change Canadian soccer forever.

As Canada’s Multicultural Media Leader, it is with great pride that TLN Media Group tells the stories of the immigrant communities we have served for nearly four decades, through authentic and diverse voices. TLN TV has a longstanding tradition of broadcasting the biggest soccer tournaments and leagues from around the world and is proud to showcase this original production as part of the network’s “Soccermania Specials” from November 13, 2022, to December 18, 2022, in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

“This film is an ode to the Canadian dream. It’s a story of believing in yourself even when all the odds are against you. As the World Cup gets closer, Canadians across the country will be inspired to dream big! Even if you aren’t a soccer fan now, Heart of Goal will convince you to become one,” said producer Camila Gonzalez.

In addition to Osorio, the all-star lineup features Cyle Larin, Doneil Henry, Lucas Cavallini, Bob Lenarduzzi, Carl Valentine, Melissa Tancredi, and other renowned characters from the world of Canadian Soccer. As our Men’s National Team prepares for the tournament, we are excited for Canadians and the world to watch our country fall in love with the ‘Beautiful Game’!

Heart of Goal: The Rise of Canadian Soccer

 

Now Available: VIVA Streaming TV, Canada’s Multicultural Streaming Platform: vivaTV.ca

Canadian TV Premiere on TLN TV: Sunday, November 20th at 7:30P

Genre: Documentary Film | Length: 68 mins

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About TLN Media Group

Nearing 40 years of service to Canadians, the TLN Media Group organization brands continue to inform and entertain millions. Whether in Italian, Spanish, English or other languages, TLN has played a key role in the development of the national multicultural media landscape.

TLN Media Group is an independent, immigrant-owned organization dedicated to connecting communities through storytelling and shared experiences. As a multicultural advocacy leader, TLN Media Group selects, curates, produces, and commissions unique and culturally significant TV and digital content distributed in Canada and worldwide.

Since launching in 1984, the original ethnic TV channel “Telelatino” has grown to become TLN Media Group, Canada’s most influential multicultural media company. TLN TV, the original flagship channel has evolved into a mainstream-friendly destination providing multiculturally rich content. TLN Media Group also operates Canada’s most widely available multilingual TV channels led by Spanish language leader Univision Canada and top Italian language services Mediaset Italia Canada and TGCOM24 news network.

TLN Media Group’s additional TV channels include Canada’s first and only Heritage language channels for kids, Telebimbi (Italian) and Teleniños (Spanish), bringing well-known Canadian-made kids shows to families nationwide; and EuroWorld Sport TV, a channel dedicated to sports fandom.

TLN Media Group has produced and promoted many cultural events and festivals, the most widely recognized of which is the annual TD Salsa in Toronto/Salsa on St. Clair summer festival and street party.

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Hellas Verona Milan Serie A

Match Preview: Hellas Verona vs Milan

Match Preview: Hellas Verona vs Milan
2022-23 Serie A - Hellas Verona vs Milan

On 16 October 2022, catch the live broadcast of Hellas Verona vs Milan from the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on TLN TV at 2:30P!

Match Insights: Hellas Verona

The last Serie A draw between Hellas Verona and AC Milan at Bentegodi was in December 2000 (a 1-1 draw with goals from Emiliano Bonazzoli and Massimo Ambrosini); in the last eight such meetings at Veneti’s home, Hellas Verona have won three and lost five, including each of the last three.

Hellas Verona have lost each of their last four league games; the last time the Veneti lost five consecutive games in Serie A was in May 2018 (seven, when they relegated under Pecchia at the end of that campaign).

Match Insights: Milan

AC Milan have won five of their last seven Serie A matches against Hellas Verona (D2) including each of their last three; the last time they won four matches in a row against the Gialloblù in the Italian top-flight was between 1978-1983.

AC Milan are the only unbeaten team away from home in Serie A in 2022 (P13 W9 D4), and one of just three ever-present sides in both the 2021/22 and 2022/23 campaigns to still be unbeaten on the road in the big-five European leagues during this calendar year (along with Barcelona and Manchester City).

Hellas Verona vs Milan: Players to Watch

Milan Djuric – who is yet to score in Serie A this season – found the net in his only home game against the Rossoneri in the Italian top-flight, at Arechi for Salernitana vs AC Milan in February 2022 (a 2-2 draw). The Bosnian forward has not started a single match for Hellas Verona in the current Serie A campaign.

AC Milan’s Junior Messias has been directly involved in at least one goal in each of his three Serie A appearances against Hellas Verona, scoring a goal with Crotone in both such meetings in the 2020/21 campaign and assisting at Bentegodi last May

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Bologna Napoli Serie A

Match Preview: Napoli vs Bologna

Match Preview: Napoli vs Bologna
2022-23 Serie A - Napoli vs Bologna

On 16 October 2022, catch the live broadcast of Napoli vs Bologna from the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on TLN TV at 11:55A!

Match Insights: Napoli

Napoli have won each of their last four Serie A matches against Bologna (keeping three clean sheets), after the Emilians had registered two wins and a draw in the previous three.

In Napoli’s last nine matches at home against Bologna in Serie A, there have been seven wins for the Azzurri and only two for the Rossoblu – there hasn’t been a draw since a 1-1 on January 16th 2012 (Acquafresca and Cavani).

Match Insights: Bologna

2015/16 (six points) is the last time that Bologna have picked up fewer points (seven currently) in the first nine games of a Serie A championship and the last time they won one of the first nine game came in 2013/14.

Thiago Motta remains unbeaten in both games as a manager at Napoli in Serie A: a 0-0 draw with Genoa in November 2019 and a 1-0 win with Spezia in December 2021 – two of his four cleans sheets on the road in charge of top-flight teams have come against the Azzurri.

Napoli vs Bologna: Players to Watch

Napoli boast both the defender who has created the most open play chances (Giovanni Di Lorenzo, 14), and the second-ranked defender for chances created in general (Mario Rui, 20, behind only Cristiano Biraghi, 30) in Serie A this season.

Andrea Cambiaso is the only Bologna defender to have made nine appearances in the league this season: his only Serie A goal came against Napoli, in the 2-1 defeat with Genoa on August 29th 2021.

Be sure to visit bodog.net for odds on all your favourite sports and be sure to watch this match live on TLN TV at 11:55A!