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Month: August 2016

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When Calcio Ruled the World: Gheorghe Hagi

August 30, 2016August 20, 2021Richard HallLeave a comment

It is hard to name many players who have sandwiched a quick jaunt at Italian club Brescia, between spells at Real Madrid and Barcelona. It is even more bizarre...

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Classic Match: Lazio vs. Juventus 1994-95

August 27, 2016August 27, 2016Giovanni DougallLeave a comment

Juventus travel to the capital on Saturday to take on Lazio. With the Bianconeri unbeaten against the Biancocelesti in Rome for over a decade, it seems unlikely that Simeone...

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Triestina: The club on Italy’s frontier

August 23, 2016August 23, 2016Giovanni DougallLeave a comment

Even by Italian standards, Trieste is a unique city. Located in the far north east of the country, it is a city that has a somewhat chequered history, especially...

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Massimo Donati and his Celtic Crush

August 16, 2016August 18, 2021Giovanni DougallLeave a comment

“Strachan eyes up Milan maestro”. These were the words on every Evening Times stand throughout Glasgow City Centre. Celtic were on the lookout for a replacement for captain, Neil...

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Lega Pro: Organised Chaos

August 12, 2016August 18, 2021kevnolan91Leave a comment

The anticipation is building. The fixtures have been released and the squads are being fine-tuned for the opening day. ​ Even after a summer filled with football, there remained...

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Faas Wilkes: Inter’s Original Dutch Superstar

August 9, 2016August 18, 2021thegentlemanultraLeave a comment

​The city of Milan is no stranger to having players from the Netherlands leave an everlasting impression on its inhabitants. When asked to connect the two, most people think...

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