From the Rose Bowl to Ravenna… Why Italy’s American Football Scene is Thriving
Italy may be home to some of the biggest stadiums in Europe, but their American football matches takes place in more intimate surroundings.
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On This Day at the World Cup – June 17: Match of the Century
Five goals were scored in extra-time as two football powerhouses battled it out for a place in the World Cup final.
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The Serie B Team, a Fictional Mob Boss and a 2006 World Cup Hero
The team returned to Serie B in 2025 for the first time in seven years and not only cemented their status but made the play-offs.
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On This Day at the World Cup – June 14: Rome Salutes the Prince
This was a special moment for Rome born-and-bred Giuseppe Giannini, scoring for his country at a home World Cup.
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Kappa Legacy Lives On as One Team Wears Classic Italian Brand at World Cup
The World Cup will be dominated by Adidas, Nike and Puma - producing 37 of the kits - but Kappa has one country in the mix.
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Why an Old Stadium in Genoa is the Perfect Stage for a City’s Love Affair With Football
Since the last USA World Cup in 1994, the fortunes of two clubs have declined. But the city's love for football hasn't changed.
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How Beautiful Bologna Became a World Cup City Again… Three Decades On
Bologna's football team is a major attraction in a city famous for medieval architecture, fantastic food and porticoes stretching for miles.
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On This Day at the World Cup – June 10: Italy Win for the First Time
For the four-time world champions it all started on home soil in 1934. Rome hosted the final against Czechoslovakia.
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Why Florence Feels Like Home for World Cup-Bound Marin Pongracic
The Croatian centre-half is loving life in Serie A with Fiorentina, having also spent a couple of seasons with Lecce.
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Beers by the Ground and an Ancelotti Favourite: Matchday in Parma
The birthplace of two of Italy's most famous culinary exports and a hub of Renaissance art, Parma remains an underrated destination.
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Sand, Speedos and Costa Smeralda – How Calcio Used to Holiday
Footballers' holiday habits may have changed but many of the top-class destinations up and down the country have stayed the same.
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Trattoria Squeri: When Carlo Ancelotti Talks Football or Food, We Listen
The restaurant has been in the same family for four generations and was a favourite of Ancelotti's when he was playing and coaching in Italy.
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