It has become a familiar image in Calcio. The camera pans to the stand and picks out a legend of the club. But they are not there just to...
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False dawns and quiet frustration: The story of Rivaldo at AC Milan
It is the summer of 2000 and the height of Serie A’s spending power. Inter have just signed the much sought after Spanish midfielder Javier Farinós from Spanish side...
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The making of El Cholo: Diego Simeone at Pisa
It is deadline day in the summer of 1990. The pressure is on the President of Pisa, Romeo Anconetani. He had promised a big signing, but none had entered...
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Marco Delvecchio: The Lazio tormentor
Marco Delvecchio is wheeling away from goal. He’s just done what he would go on to be famed for. He has given Roma the lead in the derby. It...
Read MoreMai dimenticato: The tragedy of Piermario Morosini
A huge roar of “Come on!” reverberates around White Hart Lane. It is an FA Cup quarter-final with the winner heading to Wembley. But there is no football going...
Read MoreClaudio Ranieri: Laying the foundations for the modern Chelsea
It was fitting that Claudio Ranieri took his title-winning Leicester side to defending champions Chelsea on the final day of the 2015/16 season. As the match unfolded, both sets...
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From hero to traitor: Following the career of Massimo Maccarone
In a usual sight, the striker wheels away from goal after steering the ball home. He rushes towards the dugout to celebrate with his teammates. But on this occasion, the...
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Roma vs. Dundee United (1984): Hatred & hostility in the European Cup
It was supposed to be Dundee United’s greatest night, but it turned into a nightmare and has left a dark cloud over their opponents AS Roma. The 1980s was...
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Mark Bresciano: The Australian champion with Italian roots
Roots in many ways define us. How we are raised shapes us for the rest of our lives. Growing up in Australia as a young boy, Mark Bresciano –...
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Francesco Toldo: Italy’s unlikely hero
The role of a reserve goalkeeper can be a thankless task: training all week, knowing you will almost certainly spend match day rooted to the bench. When a chance...
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