Anglo-Italian Cup Highlights Archive 1992-96

In 1992, after a hiatus of almost a decade, the Anglo-Italian Cup was reborn. The comeback proved to be as … More

The Glorious Alumni of the Anglo-Italian Cup 1992-96

In the final part of the series, we look at the rising stars and precocious talents that graced the Anglo-Italian … More

The Farcical Mismatches of the Anglo-Italian Cup: the Semi-Professional Years 1976-86

This is the second of a four-part series, exploring a befuddling tournament that gave us Udinese v Minehead and saw … More

The Brutality and Romance of the Anglo-Italian Cup 1970-73

The first of a four-part series, focusing on the beginnings of a passionate and, at times, violent competition between two … More

AS Lodigiani: Are You England in Disguise?

England’s kit from the 1982 World Cup was chosen by GQ magazine as their greatest ever shirt. It features a … More

Black Pioneers: Jose Germano de Sales – AC Milan

This is the final part of a serialisation recounting the tale of three black pioneers who challenged perceptions about race … More

Black Pioneers: Jarbas Canè Faustinho – Napoli

This is the third part of a serialisation recounting the tale of three black pioneers who challenged perceptions about race … More

Black Pioneers: Jair da Costa – Inter

Part II of a serialisation recounting the tale of three black pioneers who challenged and, in some cases, successfully changed perceptions around race and nationality in Italian football some fifty years ago.

Black Pioneers: Breaking Boundaries in Italian Football

Part I of a serialisation recounting the tale of three black pioneers who challenged and, in some cases, successfully changed perceptions around race and nationality in Italian football some fifty years ago.