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Telling the story of Gianluigi Buffon’s carrer through the medium of polyester… Parma 1995/96 On the 19th November 1995, a…
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Goal nets have become a prosaic piece of the footballing furniture. Homogenous, functional and ultimately forgettable. But it hasn’t always been…
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We spent an hour this morning trawling the websites of every Serie A team in search of some Black Friday…
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In 2020, no Brazilian scored more goals in Europe’s top five leagues than João Pedro. His exploits in front of…
Edizione Speciale: 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…
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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…
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In the UK, the unveiling of a new football stadium almost always implies the demise of its predecessor. Finance dictates…
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