October 1997. The greats of world football gathered at San Siro for Franco Baresi’s testimonial match. From Baggio to Bergomi, from Van Basten to … More
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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
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
Torneo Di Capodanno: Leeds United’s Florentine City Break
Leeds United, the reigning champions of England, endured a gruelling 55-game campaign in the 1992/93 season. Their odyssey began on … More
Pazza Collezione! A look inside Ciaran Crilly’s extraordinary collection of Inter Milan memorabilia
Ciaran Crilly’s passion for Inter Milan and Italian football runs far deeper than mere fandom. It is a long-distance love … More
The Tempestuous Curtain Call of a Tournament Destined to Fail: the Anglo-Italian Cup 1992-96
In the third of a four-part series, we relive the curiosities of a tournament that sent Gabriel Batistuta to Stoke … 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
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
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