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Dan Cancian

Dan Cancian is a senior writer for Destination Calcio, who covers Serie A and Italian football. Previously he worked at the Daily Mail and freelanced for The Guardian and These Football Times, where he covered all things Calcio. Read More

Latest posts by Dan Cancian

Classic Calcio: Fiorentina 3-7 AC Milan, October 1992

Friday marked the 32nd anniversary of one of the most extraordinary days and most extraordinary matches in Serie A's history. ... Read More

Sunshine Returns to Friuli as Udinese Revive Fairytale Start

After two consecutive defeats, Udinese head into the international break on a high following a crucial win over Lecce. ... Read More
Udinese v Lecce - Serie A

Juventus, Atalanta and Inter Make Champions League Statement, but Milan and Bologna Pay the Price for Missed Chances

The second round of games in the Champions League delivered a mixed bag of results for the five Serie A sides in action. ... Read More

Europa Conference League Preview: Third Time Lucky for Fiorentina?

After losing the Europa Conference League final in the past two seasons, can Fiorentina finally go all the way and lift the trophy? ... Read More

Modena: Stadio Alberto Braglia

Destination Calcio takes you to Modena's Stadio Braglia, one of the oldest stadiums in Serie B which has hosted three different clubs. ... Read More

Cesc Fabregas’ Bold Gambit Delivers as Como Clinch First Serie A Home Win Since 2003

Como secured their first Serie A win at home in 21 years and made it back-to-back victories in the top-flight after beating Verona 3-2. ... Read More

Inside Monza: Nesta’s Tactics, Transfer Window and Best Players

Alessandro Nesta's managerial debut in Serie A has got off to a steady start at Monza, but can he lead the Biancorossi to safety? ... Read More

Golazzo: Oliver Bierhoff, Udinese vs. Inter Milan, 1997

Oliver Biehroff was Serie A's top scorer with 27 goals in 1997-98 and his header against Inter Milan may have been the best of the lot. ... Read More

“Typical Genoa”: What’s It Like to Watch the Derby Della Lanterna in London

Destination Calcio went to watch the first Derby della Lanterna in two years with the Genoa Club UK. Here's what happened over 90 minutes. ... Read More

Inside Parma: Pecchia’s Tactics, Transfer Window and Best Players

In their first season back in Serie A after three years, Parma have showed flashes of brilliance so far, but have left points on the table. ... Read More

Atalanta and Gian Piero Gasperini Struggle to Shake off European Hangover

After last season's European triumph, Atalanta have started slowly this term with three defeats in five Serie A matches. ... Read More

Football in Genoa: The Most Secular of Faiths

“Football is the most secular of faiths,” the late Genoese songwriter Fabrizio De Andre once reflected. “It’s the need to align ourselves with a party, which is symbolised by images, by a colour, but which claims to be supported by a tradition and a culture different from those of others.  “Being a fan is born ... Read More