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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

Golazzo: Oliver Bierhoff, Udinese vs. Inter Milan, 1997

Oliver Biehroff was Serie A's top scorer with 27 goals in 1997-98 and his header against Inter Milan may have been the best of the lot. ... Read More

“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. ... Read More

Inside Parma: Pecchia’s Tactics, Transfer Window and Best Players

In their first season back in Serie A after three years, Parma have showed flashes of brilliance so far, but have left points on the table. ... Read More

Atalanta and Gian Piero Gasperini Struggle to Shake off European Hangover

After last season's European triumph, Atalanta have started slowly this term with three defeats in five Serie A matches. ... Read More

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 ... Read More

Lazio Must Cure Travel Bug to Deliver in Serie A and in Europe

Lazio kick off their Europa League campaign against Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday amid a worrying lack of form away from home. ... Read More
Boulaye Dia of SS Lazio (r) celebrates with team mates after scoring the goal of 1-0 during the Serie A football match between SS Lazio and Hellas Verona at Olimpico stadium in Rome (Italy), September 16, 2024. (Photo by Elianton/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)

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. ... Read More

Milan Derby Could Bring Paulo Fonseca’s Spell at the San Siro to a Bitter End

AC Milan Paulo Fonseca heads into the Derby della Madonnina knowing a defeat to Inter Milan could see him sacked. ... Read More

Inside Inter Milan: Inzaghi’s Tactics, Transfer Window and Best Players

After winning their 20th Scudetto last season, Inter Milan are desperate to translate domestic dominance to European glory this term. ... Read More

Inter Milan and Simone Inzaghi Face Huge Test to Replicate Serie A Dominance in the Champions League

Inter Milan open their Champions League campaign with a daunting trip to Manchester City as they begin their quest for European glory. ... Read More

Vincenzo Italiano Needs Time, but Bologna Must Find Their Identity Ahead of Champions League Debut

Bologna's struggles under Vincenzo Italiano continued with a draw against Como, when the same issues reared their heads yet again. ... Read More

Monza: U-Power Stadium

Only a handful of places in Italy feature more prominently in the country’s rich sporting tapestry than Monza. The simple mention of the small Lombard town conjures pictures of its famous racetrack, the world’s third purpose-built motor racing circuit after Brooklands and Indianapolis and the oldest in mainland Europe. With the exception of 1980, Monza ... Read More