Over ten million Italians left their homes at the turn of the 20th century, fleeing the grinding poverty that afflicted vast swathes of … More
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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
Just The Ticket: The Price of Italian Football 2025/26
We’ve scoured the websites of every Serie A club to compile our annual analysis of season ticket prices for the … More
Serie A: Key Dates 2025/26
The fixture schedule for the 2025/26 Serie A season has now been confirmed – the weekly fixture schedule for the … More
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 … More
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 … More
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