In gaining the right to host the 1990 World Cup, Italy unwittingly became victim of the fabled “winner’s curse”. Ahead…
An Italian Education: Kobe Jae Chong at Cagliari
Kobe Jae Chong has packed more into his 18 years than most can lay claim to in a lifetime. From…
From Umbria to Cumbria: Mo Sagaf’s Incredible Journey
This summer, Mo Sagaf realised a dream when he put pen to paper on a professional contract with League 2 Carlisle United.…
The Road Less Travelled: DJ Buffonge in Italy
When Romelu Lukaku swapped Manchester United for Inter Milan last August, it set in motion the beginnings of a mini…
Colours of Calcio: Palermo
Is there a more distinctive shirt in world football than the vivid pink tones of Palermo? Perhaps not, but it…
Rooming with Conte: Ronnie O’Brien’s Italian Adventure
In February 1999, Ronnie O’Brien was called into Bryan Robson’s office to be told the heartbreaking news that he was…
Big Man, Little Man: Physical Diversity in Serie A
Romelu Lukaku endured a frustrating dip in form for his club Manchester United in autumn 2018. Looking back, he attributed…
Gol di Grosso! Incredibile
Guest blogger Zachariah Zahid (@curvauno) recounts the events of 9th July 2006… Thank you, Fabio Grosso, Thank you Italia. Thank…
My Visit To Sampdoria…
This article comes courtesy of a new guest blogger; my son, Alex! With the UK now in lockdown and schools…
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda – Lockdown Begins
Guest blogger Rick Elliott reports from his balcony… On Sunday, I woke up to the news that the city of…
