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Could points deductions be an effective way to combat racist abuse in Italian Football?
The headlines after Serie A’s first Boxing Day fixtures in 47 years could not have been further from what its schedulers intended. What should have been a showpiece event...
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Classic Calcio Kits: Roma, 1986-91
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TGU Calcio Podcast (E9): Ginkers lifts the curse of Pirlo
TGU Calcio Podcast (E9): Ginkers lifts the curse of Pirlo TGU host and founder Richard Hall and editor Neil Morris are joined by special guest Giancarlo Rinaldi to discuss...
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In celebration of the ‘Gentle Giant’: How John Charles became the greatest foreign player in Juventus history.
Juventus have been blessed with sublime foreign players throughout the 20th Century – Zbigniew Boniek, Didier Deschamps, Luis Del Sol, Raimundo Orsi, Luis Monti, Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane...
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Andrea Pirlo and Reggina: The forging of a champion’s mentality
When tourists visit southern Italy, they often head straight from Naples and Pompeii to Sicily, catching the overnight ferry. They miss Basilicata and Calabria, leaving it largely untouched by...
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Running Man: deCoubertin and Golazio launch John Arne Riise’s autobiography
Described as a ‘rock’ by club legend Francesco Totti, Romanisti will have fond memories of John Arne Riise. During three years in Italy, Riise enjoyed some unforgettable moments, most...
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Arena Civica: Milano’s other iconic stadium
Milano’s Parco Sempione is a hive of activity on a warm, autumnal afternoon; the gentle hum of a lawn mower, mothers pursuing their young children, dogs on leads and...
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TGU Calcio Podcast (E8): Founding fathers & prodigal sons
TGU Calcio Podcast (E8): Founding fathers & prodigal sons TGU host and founder Richard Hall, and editor Luca Hodges-Ramon are joined by special guest Chris Lee to discuss calcio’s...
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The making of a golden boy: ‘Toto’ Schillaci’s breakout season at Juventus
Salvatore “Toto” Schillaci is well known for his six goals that spurred Italy to a third place finish in the 1990 World Cup. His memorable goals, exuberant celebrations and...
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