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Tag: italia90

Italia ’90: Prelude To The Magic Nights

Italia ’90 opened with a scene of breathtaking drama – unlike anything the World Cup had delivered before. The soaring … More

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La Favorita: Italia ’90 Makeover

Palermo’s Stadio Renzo Barbera underwent a major transformation in preparation for the 1990 World Cup. Chosen to represent Sicily in … More

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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

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AFCON 2021 Special: From Milla to Minala, Exploring The Unique Relationship Between Italy and Cameroon 

The African Cup of Nations returns to Cameroon this month, half a century after the five-time champions last hosted the competition. In honour of this … More

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A Love Letter To The Nets of Turin

Goal nets have become a prosaic piece of the footballing furniture. Homogenous, functional and ultimately forgettable.  But it hasn’t always been … More

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