Esposito had two seasons there on loan.
With five goals in nine games for Italy, Francesco Pio Esposito has come a long way since his loan in Liguria.
A host of young players tipped for the top are back in Serie A for the coming season after loan spells. Here's where to catch them.
Spezia have dropped down a division but this place still takes its football very seriously. Here's all you need to know before you go.
Serie B has been a breeding ground for top talent over the years and there are plenty of exciting prospects to watch in 2026-27.
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It is four years since Josh Doig left Scotland for a fresh start in Italy and it is here in Emilia-Romagna where he has truly found his feet.
Francesco Gentilini talks about what makes his home so special - the football, the food and much, much more.
Jonathan Civitella supports Como. In My Town, My Team, he tells us what made him fall in love with the place and its football team.
We get a local take on what's hot in Cremona - where to eat and drink, sights to see and handy hints that might not be in the tourist guides.
The South African tells Destination Calcio about rubbing shoulders with his heroes and what made him fall in love with Italy.
Nowhere is nostalgia more dominant than in the beautiful game and here we go back to the golden age of Serie A.
We caught up with Palermo's Finnish striker Joel Pohjanpalo at the Serie B club's training ground. And he had plenty to say.
The international break is in full swing so what better time to get into the important business of ranking the kits gracing the Italian top flight in 2025-26.
I can still feel the rush of adrenaline bubbling in my chest when I stepped into the roaring belly of the San Siro for the first time.
If you’re looking for a new location to travel to in 2026-27 then you should visit Carrara, the home of Carrarese Calcio 1908. 💙💛
This city is quaint, walkable and charming. The stadium has one of the finest backdrops in Italy.
Our stadium guide is now live. Check it out at DestinationCalcio.com for more information. 🔗👈
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👉 Diego Maradona Jnr gives us 3 tips from his city:
Where to relax in Naples. 🧘🏻♂️
Where to eat pizza. 🍕
Where to eat seafood. 🦞
You can check out the full chat with Diego Jnr on our YouTube channel, as well as the Naples episode of My Town, My Team.
For more information ahead of a visit to Naples in 2026-27 visit DestinationCalcio.com and check out our city and stadium guides. 🔗👈
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Juha eloquently describes what it means to be a part of the calcio community in Pescara. No matter your job or income. No matter what division the team is playing in.
Visit our YouTube channel now and watch the full video. 🔗👈
How Italian is Lionel Messi? Scroll and see. 🇦🇷🇮🇹
Like many Argentinians, the clue is in the surname, and from Messi to Scaloni and Simeone to Zanetti, the bloodline can be traced back to Italy.
Perhaps you prefer to read the full story of what connects Messi to Italy at DestinationCalcio.com instead of watching the half-time show of the World Cup final. 🔗👈
@isegretidipulcinella_milano is a taste of Naples in one of our favourite zones of Milan!
When you’re walking the canals of Navigli and get a little peckish, look no further. From bursting flavour and rich tomato sauce, to cold beers and football references everywhere, you won’t be disappointed!
Maradona takes centre stage on the wall, alongside the likes of Cavani, Hamsik and even a young Paolo Maldini.
Here, you will be greeted by a Milan or Napoli fan. The hospitality is warm and everybody who works here loves to chat football.
For more recommendations like this one head to DestinationCalcio.com 🔗👈
