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Calcio Travel Notes: Empoli

Empoli is not typically regarded as one of the pearls of the Tuscan necklace.  Located betwixt two of the region’s … More

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Calcio Travel Notes: Bologna

Join us as we take a trip to Bologna’s Stadio Dall’Ara, one of Italian football’s provincial cathedrals and the canvas for … More

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Calcio Travel Notes: AC Monza

Join us as we venture a few stops east of Milan to see what happens when a billionaire former Prime … More

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The Ultimate Italian Football Travel Guide

This guide provides all of the practical information you need to experience the passion and colour of an Italian stadio. … More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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