Extra sprinkle of stardust rekindling Serie A sparkle

Ronaldo's arrival, Ancelotti's return lay foundation for intriguing season

MILAN - Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus, coach Carlo Ancelotti's homecoming and Parma's return to the top flight a mere three years after going bankrupt have made the Serie A season one of the most eagerly awaited in recent years.

After years of falling attendance and top players choosing to ply their trade elsewhere, there is a feeling that Serie A might be regaining some of its old allure.