In 1983, former professional footballer Luis del Sol took the decision to close his struggling furniture company and put some of his remaining cash towards studying for his coaching...
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Dissecting the Great Feast: AC Milan vs. Atalanta 1972/73
If you were to ask most people to choose one game with which to showcase the philosophy and mentality of Italian football, they probably wouldn’t pick a 12-goal thriller....
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Edoardo Longarini: The fallen King of Ancona
It has been said that on June 7 1992, the sound of the car horns in the centre of Ancona were so loud and continuous that the locals could...
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The reluctant Englishman abroad: Joe Baker’s ill-fated year in Turin
Although he was raised in the Scottish town of Wishaw, Joe Baker was born south of the border in Liverpool. His father George, a merchant seaman, had returned home...
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From Butcher’s Son to Architect: The Luis Suarez Story
Walking down Avenida de Hércules in the Spanish city of A Coruña today, it is hard to imagine that this busy one-way road that runs through the heart of...
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Gigi Riva: The silence before the thunder
“Knocks from defenders are like caresses when compared to the beatings of mourning, loneliness and deprivation.” Those strong and poignant words were uttered by a man better known for...
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Italians in Spain (Part 4) – Age is just a number: Amedeo Carboni
Of the many Italian players to have graced the stadiums of Spain, few have made such an impact as Amedeo Carboni. In fact, no Italian has made more La...
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Italians in Spain (Part 3) – The man who played for nothing: Marco Lanna
A night to remember, a night to forget The 1992 European Cup Final at Wembley was a bittersweet occasion for Marco Lanna. While the game would ultimately represent the...
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Italians in Spain (Part 2) – The man who lived twice: Christian Panucci
The hand of fate It’s Wednesday July 17, 1996 in New York City and AC Milan defender Christian Panucci is pacing the departure lounge at John F. Kennedy airport....
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Italians in Spain (Part 1) – The First Arrivals: Calligaris, Del Pinto and Bollano
From left to right: Aridex Calligaris, Sergio Del Pinto & Angelo Bollano The name Aridex Calligaris will not mean much to most football fans. In fact, there is very...
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