Serie A: Key Dates 2025/26

The fixture schedule for the 2025/26 Serie A season has now been confirmed – the weekly fixture schedule for the … More

Italia ’90: Prelude To The Magic Nights

Italia ’90 opened with a scene of breathtaking drama – unlike anything the World Cup had delivered before. The soaring … More

Italy 1-2 Pontedera: The Day the Minnows Humbled the Azzurri 

As the Arno River winds westward from Florence to the Mediterranean, it flows through the unassuming town of Pontedera. Better … More

Verona Campione, The Miracle of ‘85

In this guest post spotlighting his new book, author Richard Hough recounts a defining moment in Hellas Verona’s improbable journey … More

The Most Influential African Players in Italian Football

Italy’s Serie A has long been one of Europe’s prestigious leagues – and over the decades, African footballers have made … More

Modena FC x New Balance: Football, Art, Community 

In a footballing world increasingly saturated with digital noise, Modena Football Club and their kit partner New Balance have struck … More

Heaven & Hell – The Unfolding Storylines In Italian Football

As the 2024/25 Italian football season races toward its climax, the lower divisions are brimming with gripping storylines. From promotion duels … More

La Favorita: Italia ’90 Makeover

Palermo’s Stadio Renzo Barbera underwent a major transformation in preparation for the 1990 World Cup. Chosen to represent Sicily in … More

Torneo Di Capodanno: Leeds United’s Florentine City Break

Leeds United, the reigning champions of England, endured a gruelling 55-game campaign in the 1992/93 season.  Their odyssey began on … More

The Curious Case of Edmundo and Parma

In 1994, the wild-eyed Brazilian forward Edmundo made two brief appearances for Parma – without ever setting foot in Italy.  Nicknamed O Animal, … More