Cristian Chivu Era Begins for Inter Milan with Mexican Test in USA at Club World Cup
Inter Milan get the Cristian Chivu era underway when they take on Monterrey in the opening match of the Club World Cup.
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Empoli: Stadio Carlo Castellani
Located halfway between Florence and Pisa, Empoli lacks its neighbours’ iconic landmarks and is often overlooked by visitors to Tuscany. Similarly, the Stadio Carlo Castellani seldom features among the must-see stadiums in Italy, but a trip to Empoli is a great chance to take in some calcio action without much hassle. Opened in 1965, the
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Cesena: Stadio Dino Manuzzi
Cesena’s Stadio Dino Manuzzi is one of several English-style arenas that are becoming increasingly popular on the peninsula. Located in the Fiorenzuola neighbourhood just east of Cesena’s old town, the ground opened in 1957 as Stadio La Fiorita and consisted of just two terraces until 1973, when it underwent significant expansion following the Seahorses’ promotion
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New Boss Gennaro Gattuso Hailed as a ‘Symbol of Italian Football’ but is He The Man to End Their World Cup Misery?
Italy's decision to appoint Gennaro Gattuso in place of Luciano Spalletti is a gamble that risks backfiring spectacularly.
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Sudtirol: Stadio Druso
Sudtirol’s Stadio Druso is one of Serie B’s oldest and most picturesque grounds, nestled at the bottom of the Alps. Built in 1936, the ground takes its name from ancient Rome military commander Drusus the Elder, the man responsible for building the first bridge over the Isarco River close to present-day Bolzano. The ground was
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Filippo Inzaghi Tops Palermo List After Pisa Exit and it’s all Change at Monza and Empoli: The Serie B Coaching Carousel Never Stops
The managerial merry-go-round in Serie B shows no sign of stopping, with half of the clubs in the division changing managers.
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Kevin De Bruyne Is a Calculated Gamble for Napoli and Antonio Conte
Will the signing of Kevin De Bruyne prove a masterstroke from Napoli or are the Belgian's best days behind him?
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Italy Must Hope Euro Under-21 Can Provide a Spark Amid the Gloom
Italy begin the Euro Under-21 Championship in Slovakia looking to reach the knockout stages for only the second time in four editions.
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From Baggio and Guardiola to Relegation and Oblivion… Brescia’s Demise After 114 Years is a Warning for Calcio
Two decades ago they had Roberto Baggio and Pep Guardiola, now Brescia have gone bust after 114 years of football.
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Frosinone: Stadio Benito Stirpe
Built in 2017, Frosinone’s Benito Stirpe ground is the newest stadium in Serie B and among the most recent to appear on Italian football’s landscape. The terms ‘newest’ and ‘recent’ must be used rather loosely though. Plans for a stadium were initially submitted over five decades ago and with the 1990 World Cup looming large
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Napoli Could Be the Real Winners When the Serie A Managerial Merry-Go-Round Stops Spinning
Six of last season's top-eight in Serie A will have new managers in charge when the 2025-26 campaign kicks off.
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Pescara: Stadio Adriatico
Built as one of the host venues for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, the Stadio Adriatico replaced the Rampigna that Pescara had used since the 1930s. Close to the beach, the new ground boasted a 10,000-capacity, which would increase almost three-fold following the construction of a second tier in 1977. A further revamp followed
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