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

Sudtirol: Stadio Druso

Another picturesque ground, nestled at the bottom of the Alps. Here's all you need to know. ... Read More

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. ... Read More

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? ... Read More

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. ... Read More

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. ... Read More

Frosinone: Stadio Benito Stirpe

With a capacity of just over 16,000, the Stirpe - named after former club chairman Benito - is Lazio’s third biggest ground. ... Read More

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. ... Read More

Catanzaro: Stadio Nicola Ceravolo

This ground opened in 1919 on an area that was used as a POW camp. ... Read More

Spezia: Alberto Picco Stadium

This stadium is located a stone’s throw from La Spezia’s docks. ... Read More

Pisa Made to Wait a Bit Longer for Fiorentina Clash as Newcomers Face Tough Start to Life in Serie A

Pisa's reward for returning to Serie A for the first time in 34 years is a tough set of opening fixtures this season. ... Read More

Cremonese: Stadio Giovanni Zini

The Stadio Giovanni Zini is one of the smallest but most atmospheric grounds in Italy and is playing host to top-flight football again. ... Read More

Pisa: Arena Garibaldi

There are more picturesque stadiums but none are a 10-minute walk from the famous Leaning Tower. ... Read More