He had a real passion for football.
Pavarotti’s ties to calcio extended far beyond his music and his passion for football never waned.
A list of Italia 90 icons would not be complete without the main character. And that would be Ciao, the mascot.
Italia 90 was a pivotal moment for English football. What happened over those four weeks in Italy would change everything.
With it's own historical attachment to the World Cup and a strong international diaspora, there are plenty of reasons to catch the big games in Florence this summer.
Many of the kits worn the last time Italy hosted the World Cup, that golden summer of 1990, became instant classics.
To find the true, beating heart of World Cup fever in the Eternal City right now, you have to leave the Colosseum behind and head east to the multicultural district of Alessandrino.
Rossi's terrific treble moved Italy one step closer to lifting the trophy for the third time in their history.
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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.
12 incredible Italian cities, 12 iconic Italian stadiums. 🏟️🇮🇹😍
Most of them are still standing and waiting for your visit, so head to DestinationCalcio.com now and start planning your trip to Italy for the 2026/27 season.
You can also read the full article on these ground on our site. Make sure to let us know what your favourite stadium is in the comments section now! 👈
Which Italian football club is the new home of Ronaldinho? ✈️🇮🇹
Visit DestinationCalcio.com for the full story and check out our city and stadium guides ahead of the new season. 🔗👈
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From Italian Americans, to USA 1994 and Campobasso FC… the links between calcio and soccer are endless. 🇮🇹🤝🇺🇸
One man who ties the two nations together is the USMNT and Juventus star Weston McKennie.
The midfielder who has made Turin his new home has also helped his country shine at their home World Cup!
Check out what McKennie said about Italian food, city life and passion for football in this post.
If that makes you want to visit Turin then head straight to DestinationCalcio.com and start planning your trip. We are waiting for you in 2026/27! ✈️🇮🇹
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The Queen of Instagram went straight to the Napoli store on her honeymoon? We aren’t surprised! 🩵
Visit DestinationCalcio.com to find out how to purchase tickets to watch Napoli play, where to eat, stay and much more! 🔗👈
In the meantime, here are a couple of extra Campania recommendations from none other than Dua Lipa. 🤝
We will see you in Naples, and Ischia, next season. ✈️🇮🇹
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Four links between Luciano Pavarotti and the beautiful game! ⚽️❤️
When you’re in Modena you simply must visit the Casa Museo Pavarotti. The legendary opera singer’s former home is now a museum dedicated to his influence and legacy.
It’s a short taxi from Modena city centre, which will cost around €20 total. The museum itself costs €12 per person to enter. It’s well worth it.
To find out more and discover other hidden gems in the city, head to our YouTube channel now and check out ‘48 Hours in Modena.’
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