Every now and then, we are reminded of the fragility of a footballer’s career. Of how a single moment on the pitch can inject an unwanted interlude into a...
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Mario Balotelli: A portrait of adversity
The year is 1461 – Portuguese explorers have just sailed onto the shores of modern day Sierra Leone, just above the Gulf of Guinea. It’s the tipping point of...
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The 10 most controversial transfers in Serie A history
In a transfer window brimming with narratives, Leonardo Bonucci’s move to AC Milan is undoubtedly Serie A’s biggest story. His decision to swap Turin for Milan has rocked Italian...
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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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Alberto Aquilani: The little prince in the realm of regrets
Apart from talent, dedication and force of will, the life of every football player is defined by the moments he lives. In the era of media intrusiveness, no moment...
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The five best teams never to win Serie A
“Roma and Napoli had a superb campaign,” observed Juve boss Max Allegri in a press conference at the end of the season, “and Juventus did even better.” You have...
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Daniele De Rossi: The wall of Ostia
The ancient city of Ostia has been the physical and geographical guardian of Rome since the Lupetta she-wolf saved Romulus and Remus from their infanticidal fate along the banks...
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Grazie Capitano: A short ode to Francesco Totti
Francesco Totti. No words can do justice to what that name represents to legions of Roma fans around the world. Indeed, every accolade and every honour about Totti has...
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Gabriel Omar Batistuta scored 200 league goals during his 13-year stint in Italy and attempting to choose his best effort is nigh-on impossible. Deft flicks, powerful headers, acrobatic volleys...
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Classic Match: Juventus vs. Roma (1983) – A titanic tussle between ruthless rivals
If you’re a fan of Italian football and, like me, spend far too much time watching online clips of old action from the Peninsula, there’s a good chance you’ll...
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