David Ferrini

David is a sports journalist and broadcaster based in Europe, accredited with the SJA, FIFA, UEFA, and AIPS. Read More

Latest posts by David Ferrini

Palermo Restaurant with 100 Years of History, Adored by Footballers and Fans

Piero Giammanco sat down with us to reveal how he transformed his grandparents’ house into a must-visit location. ... Read More

Palermo Playbook: An Unrivalled Experience Watching Football in Sicily

Top tips on how to get the most out of a trip to Sicily to watch Palermo in action at the Stadio Renzo Barbera. ... Read More

Palermo Stadium Guide: Stadio Renzo Barbera

All you need to know about one of southern Italy's biggest and liveliest stadiums - and home to promotion-chasing Palermo. ... Read More
Aerial Views Of Italian Coastlines During Summertime

Joel Pohjanpalo on Crazy Palermo Drivers, Nicknames and Winding Up His Pal

We caught up with Palermo's Finnish striker Joel Pohjanpalo at the Serie B club's training ground. And he had plenty to say. ... Read More

Salvatore Schillaci: The Pride of Sicily Remembered

One year after his passing, the Sicilian capital came to a standstill to commemorate its fallen hero. ... Read More

Udine Puts on a Show for UEFA Super Cup as PSG and Spurs Party in the City

Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham fans flocked to Udine... and Destination Calcio joined them. ... Read More

How Bologna are doing a Napoli… to Napoli

Napoli have evolved into a genuine powerhouse while Bologna have transcended from an average side to an outstanding underdog. ... Read More

EXCLUSIVE: The Problem With Italy’s National Team, According to Arrigo Sacchi

Having missed out on qualification for the past two World Cup's, Arrigo Sacchi picks up on why Italy's national team is struggling again. ... Read More

Alessandro Plizzari Leads by Example as Captain and Keeper Drags Pescara to Serie B

Big battles are decided on the outcome of smaller skirmishes. And World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro will tell you that finals are not played; they are only won or lost. Both apply to Pescara’s promotion to Serie B and their play-off final hero, Alessandro Plizzari, who single-handedly dragged his side to the shootout and saved ... Read More

Snapshots of a Scudetto: How Napoli and Naples Celebrated a Fourth Serie A Title

Napoli celebrated their fourth Scudetto with a 2-0 win against Cagliari, and here are seven takes from an intense day in Naples. ... Read More

Billy Gilmour Opens Up on Italy Culture Shock and Antonio Conte as Title Looms Large for Napoli

Billy Gilmour opens up on life in Naples, learning Italian, adapting to Serie A and a possible Scudetto with Antonio Conte's Napoli. ... Read More

Crazy Coincidence? The Phenomenon of Popes Dying When Avellino Win Promotion

For the past 70 years, every change in the Papacy has mysteriously coincided with a promotion-winning campaign from Italian lower league club US Avellino. ... Read More