Those who know the ins and outs of Calcio know all about the cult that surrounds the legendary Czech coach, Zdenek Zeman. They also know, however, that even though...
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When Calcio Ruled the World: Oliver Bierhoff
In the 1997-98 season Oliver Bierhoff became capocannoniere in Serie A. An under-rated forward playing for an unfashionable team made 32 appearances and scored 27 goals, only two of which were...
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Tales from the Peninsula: Stadio Filadelfia – the old granata heart
Walking down via Filadelfia, in the Lingotto district of Turin, eventually leads to the Stadio Olimpico, home of Torino FC. Along the way is a building site in a...
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Genoa: The Alternative Club Guide
Stadium: Stadio Luigi Ferraris, capacity 35,536 Also known as the Marassi, the Stadio Luigi Ferraris is one of the oldest in Italy. Built in 1911, the stadium was originally...
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When Calcio Ruled the World: Enzo Scifo
In the late 1980’s through to the early 1990’s, Enzo Scifo was one of the best midfielders in Europe. In an era when the world was littered with top...
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Fiorentina: The Alternative Club Guide
Stadium: Stadio Artemio Franchi, capacity 47,290 Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is renowned for art and culture. It is therefore quite apt...
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When Calcio Ruled the World: ‘The Immortals’ of AC Milan
The arrival of media tycoon and future Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, in 1986 signalled the harbinger of a new era for AC Milan, one which saw them become...
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Carpi: The Alternative Club Guide
Stadium: Stadio Alberto Braglia (Modena), capacity 21,151 It’s one thing when your fierce rivals have a stadium that is four times the size of your own. It’s another thing entirely...
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Catania: The Alternative Club Guide
Stadium: Stadio Angelo Massimino, capacity 23,420 Sicily can be as violent as it is beautiful and the Stadio Angelo Massimino is no different. The stadium has a fantastic setting,...
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Cagliari: The Alternative Club Guide
Stadium: Stadio Sant’Elia, capacity 23,486 The Stadio Sant’Elia lies in the beautiful setting of Sardinia and must be one of the most picturesque venues in Italy. The stadium was...
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