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.
Sister cities joined together since 1964, there are a lot of similarities between the sport-mad destinations of Florence and Philadelphia.
Italy may be home to some of the biggest stadiums in Europe, but their American football matches takes place in more intimate surroundings.
The rise of Campobasso FC from the ashes to the sharp end of the professional leagues is a modern footballing fairytale.
This was the day that 23-year-old Roberto Baggio introduced himself to the wider world with one of the all-time great World Cup goals.
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From pulsating terraces to picturesque landscapes, there are no shortage of reasons why owners invest in calcio.
At DestinationCalcio.com we go deeper into why American investment has changed the game in Italy, and of course which clubs have new owners and why you should visit them! ✈️⚽️🇮🇹
The Republic of Ireland reached the last 8 at the World Cup in 1990. Well of course they did, fuelled by the Sardinian Sun. ☀️
Legendary English coach Sir Jack Charlton wasn’t one for sport science. He suggested that the Ireland players relax ahead of their World Cup matches. Play cards, have a drink, chill by the pool. It worked. 🇮🇪
The resort Ireland stayed at during Italia 90 still exists today, but it has been revamped into a modern, luxury hotel called Forte Village. If you are looking for some top of the range accommodation for a trip to Sardinia then this is the one for you.
Throw in a Serie A fixture at nearby Cagliari and you have got yourself an epic Destination Calcio tour. ✈️🇮🇹
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We jest, but Tony says you should pay a visit to Avellino.
Visit DestinationCalcio.com for travel tips and start planning your trip to this Serie B town for the 2026/27 season.
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Scotland and Ireland played in Genoa during the 1990 World Cup. Since then this city has carried on its rich football history and is home to two of the most famous names in Italian football.
You can watch Genoa or Sampdoria play at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris every other weekend. Check out our stadium and city guide ahead of your visit to this wonderful city.
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The Azzurri may not have qualified for the World Cup, but three top Italian coaches have. 🇮🇹
Learn more about these managers and their World Cup dreams at DestinationCalcio.com
You will also find out where these famous names hail from and how you can visit their cities the Destination Calcio way. 🔗👈