Over ten million Italians left their homes at the turn of the 20th century, fleeing the grinding poverty that afflicted vast swathes of … More
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A Silver Boot and A Hollow Dream: The Curious Case of Saadi Gaddafi in Serie A
Tucked away in Perugia’s Stadio Renato Curi is a modest museum. Scarves, balls, faded photographs and shirts trace the history of a … More
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
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
Pitch Perfect: An Interview With Udinese Head Groundsman Oliver Grice-Hewitt
We caught up with Udinese’s Head Grounds Manager, Oli Grice-Hewitt, to hear about the challenges of working in a new … More
Retrocessione! How Misfortune And Mismanagement Sent Platt’s Bari Back To B
Bari’s charismatic President, Vincenzo Matarrese, had grandiose visions for his club. I Galletti had historically flitted between Italy’s first and second … More
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
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
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
Venezia FC: Fighting For Stadio Penzo
NOTE: This article was published in summer 2021; it contains both historical information about the stadium and developments that were … More
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