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As Brazil looked forward to the 1994 World Cup, there was excitement in the air. In the years between the Mexico 86’ and USA 94’ finals, Brazil had an...
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As the casual observer casts an eye over the distinguished career of Portuguese midfielder Luis Figo, his four-year stay at Internazionale that brought a close to his playing days...
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They travelled to watch their team despite a recent losing run, visiting the home of a resurgent AC Milan side who had begun to earn positive results. The game...
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The Seconda Categoria of Italian football is a place where only the hardy tread and even then it is probably the fool hardy. Yet it is down in the...
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The Renaissance city of Florence is legendary for creating literary and artistic masterpieces. The work of greats such as Donatello, Andrea del Verrocchio and Dante have left an ever...
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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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