“He’s a phenomenon. When an attacker at age 21 is so strong and so prolific it means he is a great one.” Luciano Gaucci wasn’t one for subtlety. Perugia’s...
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The stories behind Gianluigi Buffon’s five finest saves
Orson Welles once said that in this life, nobody gets justice. It’s either good luck or bad luck. Last Saturday, the Citizen Kane of goalkeepers lined out at the...
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An ode to Andrea Barzagli: Juventus’ unsung hero and greatest signing
Of all the injustices that the 1980s inflicted, perhaps the worst was reserved for Andrew Ridgeley. He may have been in one of the world’s most successful bands, but...
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An ode to Massimo Ambrosini: Often underappreciated, always unwavering
After 12 years, AC Milan needed a new captain. Paolo Maldini had retired a blue-eyed God, seven Scudetti and five Champions Leagues weighing the armband down considerably. There were...
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