Goal nets have become a prosaic piece of the footballing furniture. Homogenous, functional and ultimately forgettable. But it hasn’t always been…
The Second Coming of João Pedro
In 2020, no Brazilian scored more goals in Europe’s top five leagues than João Pedro. His exploits in front of…
Edizione Speziale: Italy’s Special Edition Shirts 2020/21
Special edition shirts have become common place in football. No longer reserved for significant achievements or historic milestones, clubs are…
Politics and Perseverance: Luigi Fresco’s 39 Years At The Helm Of Virtus Verona
Virtus Verona are a club competing for oxygen in the only Italian city to sustain three professional football teams. Existing in the…
Buyer’s Guide: Serie A Shirt Deals – March 2021
As the 2020/21 season builds towards its crescendo, we are beginning to see the emergence of some kit bargains! We’ve…
Italy’s Ghost Stadia: Il Nord
In the UK, the unveiling of a new football stadium almost always implies the demise of its predecessor. Finance dictates…
Italy’s Ghost Stadia: Centrale
In the UK, the unveiling of a new football stadium almost always implies the demise of its predecessor. Finance dictates…
Italy’s Ghost Stadia: Il Mezzogiorno
In the UK, the unveiling of a new football stadium almost always implies the demise of its predecessor. Finance dictates…
Colours of Calcio: Livorno
Derived from the city’s coat of arms, the distinctive deep amaranth hue of the Livorno shirt has been a near-constant…
Scudetto a Tavolino: The Multi-Billion Lira Championship Turned By A Single Coin
Arbitration in sport has a long and unedifying history. But even by those dismal standards, October’s decision to award three…
