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