On This Day at the World Cup – June 20: Beginning of the End for Italy
In 2014 in South America, this was the day the clouds started to gather over Italy’s time at the World Cup.
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On This Day at the World Cup – June 19: Roberto Baggio Weaves His Magic
This was the day that 23-year-old Roberto Baggio introduced himself to the wider world with one of the all-time great World Cup goals.
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How Florence and its American Twin are Bonded by More Than a Love of Sport
Sister cities joined together since 1964, there are a lot of similarities between the sport-mad destinations of Florence and Philadelphia.
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Alexi Lalas Blazed the American Trail to Italy… Here’s What Happened Next
Alexi Lalas was the first player from the USA international team to feature in Serie A when he signed for Padova.
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The Red, White and… Green: Why America’s Money Men are Drawn to Italy
A quarter of the professional clubs in the Italian game are foreign owned, with the majority of them hailing from the United States.
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Carlo Ancelotti Leads The Italians Bossing Their Way to the World Cup
Defeat in the play-offs left Italy at home for the third World Cup in a row but there will still be a calcio presence at the tournament.
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Turin Maintains Its Strong World Cup Link Despite Italy Staying Home
Weston McKennie will play a pivotal role for the US, while Canada’s hopes will be pinned on striker Jonathan David.
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A Love for Bergamo is the Bond as Atalanta Boast Eight Players at World Cup
Atalanta's impressive rise is being reflected in the number of players representing their countries at the World Cup.
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Scotland Flags Fly High With Argentina as Naples Gears Up for World Cup
With Italy absent from the World Cup again, the city of Naples will have two teams in the tournament to get behind.
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Frosinone Stadium Guide: Stadio Benito Stirpe
All you need to know ahead of a trip to watch Frosinone in one of the most modern arenas in the country - and back in Serie A.
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The Hidden Holiday Hotspots Where Calcio Legends Were Born
Some of the finest talent Italy has produced hail from lesser known parts of the country. We’ve picked out a few for a summer visit.
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Catanzaro Stadium Guide: Stadio Nicola Ceravolo
The stadium Catanzaro call home is one of the oldest arenas in Italy still in use. Here is everything you need to know.
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