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Just The Ticket: The Price of Italian Football 2026/27
We’ve scoured the websites of every Serie A club to compile our annual analysis of season ticket prices for the … More
Bari To Leave Stadio San Nicola?
Recently relegated SSC Bari are locked in a dispute with the Municipality of Bari over the use of Stadio San Nicola for the 2026/27 … More
European Football On The Lake? Como’s Race Against Time
Como can lay claim to one of the most idyllic stadium settings in European football: a ground perched on the … More
Brasilazio, Niginho and The Long Shadow of Fascist Italy
Over ten million Italians left their homes at the turn of the 20th century, fleeing the grinding poverty that afflicted vast swathes of … More
The Blagger’s Guide To Italian Football Derbies
From the Derby della Madonnina to the Derby della Mole, river-deep and mountain-high, Italy is awash with evocatively-named footballing rivalries. … More
Calcio Travel Notes: Venezia
The city of Venice requires no introduction. On one hand, Venezia is one of the wonders of the world: a … More
Forza Igor: Courage Beyond The Final Whistle
“It’s a very tough match, I know full well I could win or lose, but I’ll give it my all, … More
A Silver Boot and A Hollow Dream: The Curious Case of Saadi Gaddafi in Serie A
Tucked away in Perugia’s Stadio Renato Curi is a modest museum. Scarves, balls, faded photographs and shirts trace the history of a … More
Awakening Identity: How Sorrento Calcio’s New Jerseys Brought Artistry to Serie C
When Sorrento Calcio unveiled their 2025/26 jerseys, they offered more than a new look – they told a story of … More
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