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

How Scrapping in Serie B Prepared Gabriel Batistuta & Co for the World Cup

The greatest players strutting their stuff in the best kits the game has ever seen against the background of imposing, majestic stadiums. ... Read More

How to Buy Tickets to Watch Modena at the Stadio Alberto Braglia

All the information on where and when to buy your tickets to watch Modena in action in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. ... Read More

On This Day at the World Cup – July 7: Toto Schillaci Claims Golden Boot

Italy finished Italia 90 in third place on this day 36 years ago when they beat England 2-1 in an entertaining play-off in Bari. ... Read More

Welcome to Ravenna… A City Braced for Ronaldinho’s Brand of the Beautiful Game

The Stadio Bruno Benelli is set to welcome a World Cup winner... what can Ronaldinho expect in this corner of Emilia-Romagna. ... Read More

Why a Bar in Venice Was the Backdrop for Ronaldinho’s Ravenna Move

Ronaldinho was unveiled as Ravenna player in Miami, but a special photoshoot with the new kit took place in Venice. ... Read More

On This Day at the World Cup – July 5: Paolo Rossi’s Hat-Trick Sinks Brazil

Rossi's terrific treble moved Italy one step closer to lifting the trophy for the third time in their history. ... Read More

How Ciao Never Said Goodbye… Italia 90 Mascot is Still on Show all Over the Country

A list of Italia 90 icons would not be complete without the main character. And that would be Ciao, the mascot. ... Read More

On This Day at the World Cup – July 2: Diego Maradona Sees Red

Diego Maradona had a rare day to forget as Argentina were knocked out of the World Cup by their fierce rivals. ... Read More

On This Day at the World Cup – July 1: David Platt’s Italian Job

A year before swapping England for Italy, David Platt was playing a major role in the Three Lions' World Cup campaign. ... Read More

How Classic Kits Made Italia 90 Football’s Best-Dressed Summer

Many of the kits worn the last time Italy hosted the World Cup, that golden summer of 1990, became instant classics. ... Read More

On This Day at the World Cup – June 29: Diego Maradona’s Redemption

Exactly four years after losing to Italy in Spain, Diego Maradona was held aloft in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium. ... Read More

On This Day at the World Cup – June 28: Alexis Sanchez Causes a Stir in Brazil

Alexis Sanchez and Chile nearly pulled off one of the great World Cup upsets on this day in 2014, but the day would end in heartbreak for the winger who made his name in Serie A. ... Read More