n exciting young Parma Calcio side topped Serie A at the halfway mark of their maiden title defence and was looking good to reach the Champions League knockout rounds.
Tardini Tales | Part 9 | Alajbegovic Breaks Serie A Assists Record
Tardini Tales | Part 8 | Parma’s First Title Defence
An unbelievable season saw Parma Calcio claim their maiden Serie A title in dramatic fashion, finishing level with Inter Milan on points then beating them at their own ground 3-2 in a title playoff.
Tardini Tales | Part 7 | Could One Penalty Decide A Title Race?
Parma Calcio came into 2028 looking well in the hunt for European qualification for the third season in a row and having guaranteed knockout football in the Europa League.
Tardini Tales | Part 4 | Our Trusty Suzuki
Boyhood Parma Calcio supporter Alessio Rinaldi led his hometown club to the second-best finish in its history, as I Crociati finished in an incredible 3rd place in Serie A in 2026. That meant Rinaldi now faced a massive challenge to bolster a threadbare squad for an unexpected step up to the Champions League.
Tardini Tales | Part 3 | Parma Battle Italy’s Big Boys
Parma had made a surprisingly good start in Serie A under the tutelage of new man and boyhood supporter Alessio Rinaldi. I Crociati sat in an impressive 4th place after 12 games, a mighty 15 points clear of the relegation zone, despite having a threadbare squad and no transfers.
Tardini Tales | Part 2 | A Surprisingly Strong Start
Boyhood Parma Calcio supporter Alessio Rinaldi walked through the staff entrance at Stadio Ennio Tardini feeling on top of the world, fresh from being appointed the Emilia-Romagna club's new manager. However, he was quickly brought back down to earth with a bump.
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