For all of Italyโs rich footballing traditions, breaking into Serie A remains a major challenge for young players. The pathway … More
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Brasilazio, Niginho and The Long Shadow of Fascist Italy
Over ten million Italians left their homes at the turn of the 20th century,ย fleeingย the grinding povertyย that afflicted vast swathes of … More
Icons and Angels: The Saints of Italian Football
October 1997. The greats of world football gathered at San Siro for Franco Baresiโs testimonial match. From Baggio to Bergomi, from Van Basten to … More
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
โItโs a very tough match, I know full well I could win or lose, but Iโll give it my all, … More
Just The Ticket: The Price of Italian Football 2025/26
Weโve scoured the websites of every Serie A club to compile our annual analysis of season ticket prices for the … 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
What do robots know about Italian football? We challenged ChatGPT with some calcio questions…
For many years, experts have pondered whether traditional jobs will eventually be replaced by robots and artificial intelligence. With the … 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
