Serie A has long been a battleground for Italy's finest football clubs, with Turin and Milan emerging as the primary strongholds in the scudetto chase. Juventus and Torino have relentlessly staked their claim from Turin, securing a collective 43 top-flight titles, while AC Milan and Inter Milan from the city of Milan are not far behind, closely matching their northern rivals.
The last few years have seen a southern resurgence, with Napoli snatching two of the last three championships. Yet, the historical weight remains with Turin and Milan, boasting an astounding 82 out of the 120 scudetti in Italy's storied football history.
Since its inception, Serie A has defined football excellence, offering drama and unpredictability from season to season. At the heart of Italy's top league history are just 16 clubs, amongst which Juventus reigns supreme with 36 championships. Inter Milan follows with 20 titles, slightly edging out their city rivals, AC Milan, who have 19.
Genoa once dominated the early years, securing 9 titles. Clubs like Torino, Bologna, and Pro Vercelli also made their mark with 7 wins each.
- 1898-1904: Genoa holds sway in the early days, clinching six titles.
- 1905-1915: Juventus announces itself with its maiden win in 1905; Milan clubs begin to rise.
- Post-WWI era: Inter and Pro Vercelli emerge as key players.
- 1929 onward: The official Serie A era begins, dominated by Juventus’ serial winning.
- 1940s: Torino's Grande Torino era shines brightly.
- 1960s-1980s: A seesaw of power between Juventus, AC Milan, and Inter Milan, with sporadic surprises like Cagliari and Lazio.
- 2000s: Juventus stamps authority but faces setbacks with the Calciopoli scandal.
- 2010s-present: Juventus reigns again, with Napoli and Milan clubs maintaining competitive pressure.
Amid the glamour and glory, Serie A continues to evolve, with each season anyone’s game, promising new narratives and legendary feats.
