Some say it was the embodiment of technical perfection. A goal that would have changed the course of a stricken … More
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Book Review: Palla Calcio – Campanilismo – Cultura
In a crowded marketplace of coffee table books and up-market periodicals, Palla offers something distinctly different to the Calcio connoisseur. It is … More
Serie B: 2022/23 Kit Review
Welcome to our round-up of the contemporary sartorial looks that will be gracing Serie B in the 2022/23 season. Join … More
Calcio Travel Notes: Como 1907
The enduring beauty of Lake Como requires little introduction. For centuries, artists and aristocrats have been drawn to its crystal … More
Ronaldo, Pavarotti and Beating Zeman At His Own Game: Roy Hodgson’s Second Coming At Inter Milan
The 1990s had been a bleak decade for the blue and black half of Milano. Three victories in the UEFA … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
Calcio Travel Notes: Vicenza
The name of Vicenza is amongst the most evocative in Italian football; the unmistakable red and white stripes, the curious … More
