History. Romance. Passion. And a predilection for chaos. It sometimes appears that Italian football observes a different set of customs … More
Category: Writing
Chaos, Corruption and an Over-Sized Golden Boot: The Tale of Serie A’s Worst Ever Team
Hedonistic transfer policy was the recurrent hallmark of my teenage escapades on the Championship Manager computer game. A veritable revolving … More
American Dream or Cruel Reality? Unravelling the Mystery of Roy Lassiter’s Snowbound Wonder Goal For Genoa
Some say it was the embodiment of technical perfection. A goal that would have changed the course of a stricken … More
Serie B: 2022/23 Kit Review
Welcome to our round-up of the contemporary sartorial looks that will be gracing Serie B in the 2022/23 season. Join … More
The White Elephants of Italia ’90
For three glorious weeks in the summer of 1990, Italy was resplendent under the gaze of the watching world. The … More
Ronaldo, Pavarotti and Beating Zeman At His Own Game: Roy Hodgson’s Second Coming At Inter Milan
The 1990s had been a bleak decade for the blue and black half of Milano. Three victories in the UEFA … More
Spreadsheets, Fellowship & Totti’s Golden Boots: The Inside Story of a Match Worn Collection
Glasgow-based AS Roma fan Pete Doyle has built up an enviable collection of rare and match worn AS Roma memorabilia. … More
An Interview with Pisa’s Ahmad Benali
Back in August, we spoke with Ahmad Benali as he looked forward to the new Serie B season with Crotone. … More
From Aberdeen to Tottenham: The Rise of Italian-Inspired “Tifo” Displays in the UK
Something extraordinary is happening on terraces across the country. At all levels of the football pyramid, we are seeing the emergence … More
AFCON 2021 Special: From Milla to Minala, Exploring The Unique Relationship Between Italy and Cameroon
The African Cup of Nations returns to Cameroon this month, half a century after the five-time champions last hosted the competition. In honour of this … More
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