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The White Elephants of Italia ’90
For three glorious weeks in the summer of 1990, Italy was resplendent under the gaze of the watching world. The … More
Spreadsheets, Fellowship & Totti’s Golden Boots: The Inside Story of a Match Worn Collection
Glasgow-based AS Roma fan Pete Doyle has built up an enviable collection of rare and match worn AS Roma memorabilia. … More
Edizione Speciale: Discovering Italy’s Special Edition Shirts 2021/22
Special edition shirts have become common place in football. No longer reserved for significant achievements or historic milestones, clubs are … More
Calcio Travel Notes: Cremonese
In the city of Cremona, professional footballers play second fiddle to another revered profession. For centuries, master luthiers have handcrafted … More
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. … More
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 … More
Before Hollywood, there was Rome: the story of Wrexham’s 1984/85 Cup Winners Cup adventure
Long before Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney rolled into Wrexham, Wales’ oldest football club had already demonstrated they could script a captivating drama … More
Italian Football Post-COVID Travel Guide and Checklist
**All COVID restrictions at the stadio have now been relaxed and this guide has been superseded by our new ITALIAN … More
Exclusive Interview with Crotone’s Captain Ahmad Benali: A Career Forged in Manchester That Flourished in Italy
After twelve immersive years in Manchester City’s youth system, the summer of 2012 represented a major career crossroads for Ahmad Benali. … More