Socialist Muscle, Plucky Amateurs and Trapattoni’s Sweetheart: The Story of The 1960 Olympic Football Tournament

Faster, Higher, Stronger. An Olympic motto that embodies the raw majesty of sporting endeavour, but one which poorly captures the artistry … More

Serie A: 2021/22 Kit Review

Welcome to our round-up of the new shirts that will be gracing Serie A in the 2021/22 season. Join us … More

Venezia FC: Fighting For Stadio Penzo

Venezia FC tifosi have endured more than most over the past two decades. Having clawed their way back from a … More

Shirt Tales: Gianluigi Buffon

Telling the story of Gianluigi Buffon’s carrer through the medium of polyester… Parma 1995/96 On the 19th November 1995, a … More

A Love Letter To The Nets of Turin

Goal nets have become a prosaic piece of the footballing furniture. Homogenous, functional and ultimately forgettable.  But it hasn’t always been … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More