Special edition shirts have become common place in football. No longer reserved for significant achievements or historic milestones, clubs are…
Calcio Travel Notes: Cremonese
In the city of Cremona, professional footballers play second fiddle to another revered profession. For centuries, master luthiers have handcrafted…
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.…
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…
Calcio Travel Notes: Udinese
Udinese’s roots can be traced all the way back to 1896, making it one of Italy’s oldest clubs. However, it was…
Tommy Starace: Kit Man, Barista, The Heart & Soul of Napoli
Each morning Tommaso Starace wakes at 6 am to begin the 85km journey from his home to Napoli’s Castel Volturno…
Lucidio Sentimenti: Innovator, History-Maker, Goalkeeper Ahead of His Time
The Sentimenti family make a strong claim to being Italy’s finest footballing clan. There was either something in the genes or something…
Riccardo Carbone Napoli Photo Archive
Riccardo Carbone spent half a century capturing images of his home city of Naples. In the 1920s, his hobby as…
Calcio Travel Notes: Vicenza
The name of Vicenza is amongst the most evocative in Italian football; the unmistakable red and white stripes, the curious…
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…
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