Stadio Artemio Franchi, 1st May 2008. Almost 40,000 fans collectively held their breath as Rangers’ striker Nacho Novo stepped up to take his penalty in the semi-final of the...
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What’s gone wrong at Brescia?
Brescia is situated at the foot of the Alps in the Lombardy region, and has had a football team representing the city since 1911. Brescia Calcio enjoyed its most...
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Carpi FC 1909: Yes Claudio Lotito, they do exist
Football outside of the top flight is usually where you can find some real ‘diehard’ supporters, the supporters who follow their club through thick and thin, and more often...
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The demise of Padova Calcio
On July 15, 2014, Calcio Padova 1910 disappeared from Italian football after failing to register for the upcoming Lega Pro season. It was a poignant end for one of...
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Tales from the Peninsula: To Hellas & back
In hindsight, it was far and away the worst impulsive decision I ever made. Yet it was almost the perfect trip. Almost. Let’s deal with the facts: A short,...
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From miracle to disappearance: What happened to Castel di Sangro?
Castel di Sangro is a tiny town situated in the Abruzzo region of Italy, and has a population of around 6,000 people. In the mid 1990’s, the townsfolk and...
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The tragic story of Lazio’s Luciano Re Cecconi
Luciano Re Cecconi was part of Lazio’s historic 1974 Scudetto winning side. It was the clubs first top flight title in their history as Tommaso Maestrelli’s side pipped Juventus...
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The history of the Viareggio Cup
The Viareggio Cup is an Italian youth tournament that runs for two weeks every year during the carnival season in February. It starts on the first carnival Monday hence...
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Zico: Udinese’s little Brazilian
Zico, or Arthur Antunes Coimbra, was born on 3 March 1953 in Rio. He became known throughout the footballing world as the “White Pelé” for his exploits with Brazil...
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