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Serie C: 2021/22 Kit Review
We’ve searched high and low amongst the 60 clubs in Italy’s third tier to bring you the finest new shirts … More
Socialist Muscle, Plucky Amateurs and Trapattoni’s Sweetheart: The Story of The 1960 Olympic Football Tournament
Faster, Higher, Stronger. An Olympic motto that embodies the raw majesty of sporting endeavour, but one which poorly captures the artistry … More
Politics and Perseverance: Luigi Fresco’s 40 Years At The Helm Of Virtus Verona
“Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene.” The battle lines in modern-day Verona … More
Italy’s Ghost Stadia: Il Nord
In the UK, the unveiling of a new football stadium almost always implies the demise of its predecessor. Finance dictates … More
Italy’s Ghost Stadia: Centrale
In the UK, the unveiling of a new football stadium almost always implies the demise of its predecessor. Finance dictates … More
Italy’s Ghost Stadia: Il Mezzogiorno
In the UK, the unveiling of a new football stadium almost always implies the demise of its predecessor. Finance dictates … More
Scudetto a Tavolino: The Multi-Billion Lira Championship Turned By A Single Coin
Arbitration in sport has a long and unedifying history. But even by those dismal standards, October’s decision to award three … More
Scouting Report: Liverpool v Atalanta
After a thumping away victory for Liverpool in Bergamo, we provide the low-down on an Atalanta side with a point … More
The Novel Stadium Making A Splash in Serie B
Serie B Pordenone will be playing out the 2020/21 season with one of football’s quirkiest backdrops. With their traditional home … More
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