Fairy tales always end happily, invariably with the hero/heroine living happily ever after. It has been the premise for countless Disney movies down the years and why not, it...
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On the Brink: Problems Mount at Palermo
Suffering through a staggering eight managerial changes and fully embroiled in a fight to retain their Serie A status, it is no surprise that the Palermo Ultras have begun...
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When Calcio Ruled the World: Roberto Nestor Sensini
Serie A has been lucky enough to witness some of the best South American footballing talent ever produced. From Il fenomeno Ronaldo to Gabriel Batistuta, or Cafu to Kaka,...
Read MoreClassic Match: Inter 3-1 Napoli 28/02/1990
The hopes and dreams of a city seem to be slowly but surely fading away for another year. Once again the juggernaut of Juventus has proven just that little...
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Manufacturer: Umbro Shirt Sponsor: Banca Di Roma Years: 1993/95 Worn by: Alen Boksic, Giuseppe Signori, Paul Gascoigne, Alessandro Nesta and Aron Winter. Simple yet effective, that’s the best way...
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When Calcio Ruled the World: Lothar Matthaus
“He is the best rival I’ve ever had; I guess that’s enough to define him”. High praise indeed from Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers to have ever...
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Restoring Serie A to its Former Glory…Through Panini Stickers
With every passing Serie A season, the nostalgia for the glory days of the 1990s seems to get stronger. The empty stands, the mass exodus of stars’ season after...
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Tales from the Peninsula: The Derby della Capitale final
Italy’s capital city is just as magical as the movies and the books make it out to be. A diverse and bustling centre filled with streams of tourists where...
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TGU Interview: Author Matteo Fontana talks Osvaldo Bagnoli and Verona
In the footballing world, where clichés abound, Leicester City’s improbable surge towards the Premier League is a genuine sporting fairytale. This time last year Leicester were on the verge...
Read MoreClassic Calcio Kits: Salernitana Home 1998/1999
Manufacturer: Ascis Shirt Sponsor: EXIGO Jeans and Casual Years: 1998/1999 Worn by: Marco Di Vaio, Gennaro Gattuso, Davide Di Michele and Rigobert Song The Granata shirt has always been...
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