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.
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Latest posts by Dan Cancian
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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On This Day at the World Cup – June 27: Fourmidable Christian Vieri Sinks Norway
Norway may have thrashed Italy home and away in the World Cup qualifiers, but 28 years ago today it was the Azzurri who had the last laugh over the Scandinavians.
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Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Bologna
Bologna is a football city at heart, meaning there are plenty of options to follow the action for visitors who happen to be passing through during the World Cup.
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On This Day at the World Cup – June 25: Double Delight for Ireland and Italy
Italy and Ireland both celebrated wins on June 25 at Italia 90, setting up a quarter-final meeting in Rome. David O’Leary and Packie Bonner were the heroes, as Jack Charlton’s men beat Romania 5-4 on penalties after an attritional affair in Genoa to become the first side since Sweden in 1938 to reach a World
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