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

Spezia Stadium Guide: Stadio Alberto Picco

All you need to know about the home of Spezia, one of the biggest grounds in the third tier of the Italian pyramid. ... Read More

Six Teams in One Stunning Setting as the Como Cup Returns to the Lake

Five clubs are joining hosts Como at the Sinigaglia, while away from the pitch, fashion, music, food and culture take centre stage. ... Read More

How to Buy Tickets to Watch Spezia at the Stadio Alberto Picco

All the information on where and when to buy your tickets to watch Spezia in action at the Stadio Alberto Picco. ... Read More

From Frosinone to Genoa, Where to Watch Italy’s Stars of the Future in Serie A

A host of young players tipped for the top are back in Serie A for the coming season after loan spells. Here's where to catch them. ... Read More

Where to Watch Italy’s Stars of the Future in Serie B

Serie B has been a breeding ground for top talent over the years and there are plenty of exciting prospects to watch in 2026-27. ... Read More

Why Spezia was the Perfect Stop on Francesco Pio Esposito’s Road to the Top

With five goals in nine games for Italy, Francesco Pio Esposito has come a long way since his loan in Liguria. ... Read More

Why a Small Corner of Marche Will Be Supporting Lionel Messi in the World Cup Final

As another World Cup without Italy reaches its climax, one small slice of the peninsula keeping a close eye on the final. ... Read More

The Luca Toni Tour: Discover Italy by Following the Former Striker’s Footballing Journey

Across his 22-year career, Toni represented many Italian clubs up and down the country. Here's how his journey unfolded. ... Read More

On This Day at the World Cup – July 13: Baggio At The Double As Italy Reach Final

The Divine Ponytail exploded into life in the knockout games at the 1994 World Cup and scored both his side's goals in the semi. ... Read More

The Town that Made Dino Zoff.. and the Museum in the Cellar of his Old House

Hard-working, unassuming and quiet, Zoff is one of Friuli's most famous sons and embodies the region's qualities better than most. ... Read More

The Man, the Story and the Town Behind Italy’s Iconic World Cup Photo

The famous image was not a wide-eyed reaction to a goal or a beaming captain with his hands on the trophy. ... Read More

On This Day at the World Cup – July 12: Zidane Becomes a National Hero

The Juventus midfielder scored twice as France brushed Brazil aside to lift football's greatest prize for the first time. ... Read More