Fiorentina travelled to Milan in round four of the 1992-93 season in high spirits. New coach Luigi Radice’s Viola were unbeaten in the opening three rounds, including a 7-1...
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When Calcio Ruled the World: Rudi Voller
If you frequented Roma’s Curva Sud in Serie A’s golden age of the late 1980s and early 1990s, you would have heard the Ultras bellowing, ‘Fly German, Fly.’ They...
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Palermo: The Alternative Club Guide
Stadium: Stadio Renzo Barbera, capacity 36,349 Built during the height of fascism in Italy, Palermo’s stadium was finished in 1932. It endured gradual renovations and three name changes before settling...
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Napoli: The Alternative Club Guide
Stadium: San Paolo, capacity 60,240 The San Paolo is another one of Italy’s great stadiums that is shrouded in nostalgia and drama. It has seen the highs and lows of...
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Classic Match: AC Milan vs. Inter 2007/08
As Serie A entered the 36th round of the 2007-08 championship, Roberto Mancini knew victory would wrap up the Inter’s third title in a row, continuing their dominance of...
Read MoreClassic Calcio Kits: Inter 1997/98
Kit: Inter (Home) Season: 1997/98 Make: Umbro Sponsor: Pirelli Worn by: Ronaldo, Javier Zanetti, Youri Djorkaeff, Giuseppe Bergomi & Ivan Zamorano Exciting times lay ahead at the Giuseppe Meazza back in 1997 as Inter...
Read MoreClassic Calcio Kits: AC Milan 2004/05
Shirt: AC Milan home Season: 2004-05 Make: Adidas Sponsor: Opel Worn by: Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta, Andriy Shevchenko, Andrea Pirlo, Manuel Rui Costa This eye catching strip was launched in 2004 and would be...
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When Calcio Ruled the World: Maurizio Ganz
“The problem is that clubs load young players up with money before have taken off. At that point, once they have their cash, it’s normal that they...
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When Calcio Ruled the World: Jean-Pierre Papin
“With hindsight, I think I should never have left Milan because I could have given more to the team. Years later, I met Capello and he told me I...
Read MoreClassic Calcio Kits: Chievo Verona 2001/02
Make: Joma Sponsor: Paluani Worn By: Simone Perrotta, Bernardo Corradi, Christian Manfredini, Eriberto & Massimo Marazzina This eye-catching shirt was the home kit of Serie A new boys Chievo...
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