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

“One of the Best in the World”: Christian Vieri Hails Gian Piero Gasperini’s Impact as Atalanta Boss Plays Down Scudetto Talk

Former Italy and Atalanta striker Christian Vieri commented over the weekend, acknowledging Gasperini's importance in Bergamo and impact on the world stage. ... Read More

Calcio Weekender: Bari

Bari is a vibrant mixture of southern Italian charm, fun, and organised chaos, and it is by no means a sleepy seaside city that families or boring couples would normally shortlist for a weekend of rest and recreation. Conversely, one of the biggest Mediterranean cruise terminals operates from there, the second-biggest city on Italy’s mainland ... Read More

Italy Have Defied the Naysayers and Painful Euro 2024 Memories With Their Nations League Transformation

Italy remain undefeated in the Nations League and will qualify for the quarter-finals with a draw against Belgium in November. Can they be stopped? ... Read More
Italy v Israel - UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A2

Why Palermo “Will Always Be Home” To Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese. Billions know him as the legendary American filmmaker from New York City, but since Sunday, the director who gave cinephiles Taxi Driver, Goodfellas and The Aviator has been adopted by a small Sicilian town in the province of Palermo. Serie B club Palermo FC also ensured Scorsese understood his significance to the city. ... Read More

Calcio Weekender: Bologna

Football geniuses have also passed through Bologna—Beppe Signori, Roberto Baggio, and Giacomo Bulgarelli, to name a few—to help keep the Ultras content at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara since the 1970s. ... Read More

Calcio Weekender: Three Derbies in Lombardy

A series by football journalists. Read about their travels to Milano and Bergamo in the northern Italian region of Lombardia. ... Read More

The Milan Derby Captured in Seven Images

Destination Calcio takes you to the heart of the Milan derby with a gallery of glorious pictures from a special night at the San Siro. ... Read More

Europa League Preview: Lazio and Roma Bid for European Glory After a Summer of Change

Atalanta's victory over Bayer Leverkusen in last season's final has Lazio and Roma dreaming of UEFA Europa League silverware in 2024-25 ... Read More
AS Roma v Udinese - Serie A

Destination Calcio’s Favourite Champions League Goals

The Champions League is back, and the famous theme, composed by English musician Tony Britten, will be ringing out in stadiums across the continent. Europe’s premiere competition is now entering its 32nd year since it’s 1992 rebrand, and across the decades Italian sides have featured heavily in creating magic in the competition. Serie A dominated ... Read More
Arsenal v Fiorentina

Calcio Weekender: three days in Como

The Calcio Binge is a series by football journalists. Read about their travels to Como and Monza in the northern Italian region of Lombardia. ... Read More

From Istanbul to Athens: How AC Milan and Liverpool Made Champions League History

When it comes to European prestige, AC Milan and Liverpool are unquestionably two of the continent’s most revered clubs, with 13 European Cups/Champions League titles between them. In 1963, Cesare Maldini captained the Italians to their first, his son Paolo to their most recent 44 years later. Bob Paisley, meanwhile, is considered a Reds immortal ... Read More
AC Milan v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Final

Como 1907: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia

Our guide to the ground situated on the shores of Lake Como. ... Read More