The fixture schedule for the 2025/26 Serie A season has now been confirmed – the weekly fixture schedule for the…
Italia ’90: Prelude To The Magic Nights
Italia ’90 opened with a scene of breathtaking drama – unlike anything the World Cup had delivered before. The soaring…
Italy 1-2 Pontedera: The Day the Minnows Humbled the Azzurri
As the Arno River winds westward from Florence to the Mediterranean, it flows through the unassuming town of Pontedera. Better…
Verona Campione, The Miracle of ‘85
In this guest post spotlighting his new book, author Richard Hough recounts a defining moment in Hellas Verona’s improbable journey…
The Most Influential African Players in Italian Football
Italy’s Serie A has long been one of Europe’s prestigious leagues – and over the decades, African footballers have made…
Modena FC x New Balance: Football, Art, Community
In a footballing world increasingly saturated with digital noise, Modena Football Club and their kit partner New Balance have struck…
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As the 2024/25 Italian football season races toward its climax, the lower divisions are brimming with gripping storylines. From promotion duels…
La Favorita: Italia ’90 Makeover
Palermo’s Stadio Renzo Barbera underwent a major transformation in preparation for the 1990 World Cup. Chosen to represent Sicily in…
Torneo Di Capodanno: Leeds United’s Florentine City Break
Leeds United, the reigning champions of England, endured a gruelling 55-game campaign in the 1992/93 season. Their odyssey began on…
The Curious Case of Edmundo and Parma
In 1994, the wild-eyed Brazilian forward Edmundo made two brief appearances for Parma – without ever setting foot in Italy. Nicknamed O Animal,…
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