You can almost hear the shifting of his feet against each blade of grass, a rustle in the wind. His feet were dancing to a beat, in tune with...
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Tales from the Peninsula: Carlisle vs. Roma (1972)
I’ve lived all my adult life in Italy but the first time I saw an Italian team play in the flesh was as a teenager in my home town...
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The birth of political extremism in Italian Football
The following story explores neo-radicalism during Italy’s Years of Lead and the era’s impact on contemporary football. The Phoenix of Fascism On 2 August 1980, young Angela Fresu shifted...
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Hellas Verona: The Alternative Guide
Stadium: Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi, 1963, capacity 38,402 The StadioMarc’Antonio Bentegodi is one of Italy’s iconic stadiums. Built in 1963, the venue’s only fault is that it may be too...
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Remembering Italy at Euro 2000
It was 20 years ago that a golden goal settled the final of Euro 2000 and it went against Italy. France, the reigning global champions at the time after lifting...
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