Italy 's Serie A kick off on Sunday . Champions Juventus away at Sampdoria on season 's opening day . Italian football has a number of problems in recent years . This was an era of almost fantasy football -- competitive , technical , flamboyant , creative -- and Italy basked in the knowledge that its top division was the envy of the world . Authorities have struggled in fight against racism .
Italy 's Serie A kick off on Sunday . Champions Juventus away at Sampdoria on season 's opening day . Italian football has a number of problems in recent years . Authorities have struggled in fight against racism .