In the city of Cremona, professional footballers play second fiddle to another revered profession. For centuries, master luthiers have handcrafted … More
Category: Calcio Travel Notes
Calcio Travel Notes: Udinese
Udinese’s roots can be traced all the way back to 1896, making it one of Italy’s oldest clubs. However, it was … More
Calcio Travel Notes: Vicenza
The name of Vicenza is amongst the most evocative in Italian football; the unmistakable red and white stripes, the curious … More
Venezia FC: Fighting For Stadio Penzo
NOTE: This article was published in summer 2021; it contains both historical information about the stadium and developments that were … 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
The Novel Stadium Making A Splash in Serie B
Serie B Pordenone will be playing out the 2020/21 season with one of football’s quirkiest backdrops. With their traditional home … More
AS Roma and Campo Testaccio: A Fortress To Call Their Own
After months of speculation, Jim Pallotta’s reign as President of AS Roma has finally come to an end. Under his … More
Calcio Travel Notes: Virtus Entella
Virtus Entella hail from the picturesque coastal town of Chiavari on the Italian Riviera. Located 45 minutes south of Genoa … More
Calcio Travel Notes: Torino
For better or worse, Torino are a club defined by their past. The imperious Grande Torino team of the 1940s … More
Calcio Travel Notes: Atalanta
The city of Bergamo is a hidden gem in Italy’s Lombardian crown. Located betwixt Milan and Brescia, close to the … More