“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.
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Latest posts by Dan Cancian
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
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Five-Star AC Milan Defy the Odds and Inter in the Derby Della Madonnina
AC Milan rose to the occasion to defy the odds and beat Inter Milan after six consecutive losses in the Derby della Maddonina.
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Monza: U-Power Stadium
The U-Power Stadium is in Monza, a city best known for F1. If you want to visit for football, we've got you covered.
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From El Matador to El Chino: Serie A’s Top Five Uruguayans
As is the case with its South American neighbours, Serie A has a long and proud relationship with Uruguay. From the Oriundi who represented both La Celeste and Italy to the flurry of arrivals in the first two decades post-World War II to the likes of Edinson Cavani and Alvaro Recoba, some of calcio’s most
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From the Pioneer of Catenaccio to the Special One: Inter Milan’s top five managers
Were Inter Milan to defend their Serie A title this season, Simone Inzaghi would become the first Nerazzurri manager since Jose Mourinho to win back-to-back Scudettos. Already the longest-serving Inter manager since Roberto Mancini left in the summer of 2008, Inzaghi signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at the club until 2026. Inzaghi
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The Five Biggest Cities and Five Smallest Towns in Serie C This Season
Destination Calcio guides you through the five biggest and five smallest towns to be represented in Serie C this season.
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Novara: Stadio Silvio Piola
Opened in 1976, Novara’s Silvio Piola stadium is one of the biggest in Serie C with a stated capacity of over 17,000 when health and safety regulations are met. Built in 1971 to replace the Stadio Enrico Patti, Novara’s home for 46 years, the Silvio Piola was simply known as Stadio Viale Kennedy after the
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‘And Then I Cried’: How Gianfranco Zola’s Only World Cup Appearance Turned into a Nightmare
Gianfranco Zola was supposed to be one of Italy's stars at the 1994 World Cup, but his tournament lasted just over 20 minutes.
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Ciao, Sven: Sampdoria’s Moving Tribute to the Great Swede
Sampdoria paid a moving tribute to Sven-Göran Eriksson in their first home match since the passing of their former manager this week.
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How David Platt Went From “The Maradona of Bari” to Sampdoria Icon
One of English football's best exports to Italy, David Platt became a Serie A icon with Bari, Juventus and Sampdoria.
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Benevento: Stadio Ciro Vigorito
Bevento play in Italian football's third division this season, and Destination Calcio tells you how to get there.
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