Cold nights and red-hot atmospheres.
We've picked out five calcio crackers you could take in this winter, including Sampdoria, Palermo and a couple of derbies.
Walking to the Dall'Ara is a wonderful experience at any stage of the season, but even more so for an evening kick-off in winter.
Up and down the country, each stadium is unique and every single one has its own charm. This is our top nine.
Watching Italian teams in the Champions League and Europa League can be straightforward and affordable.
Italian teams have, over the years, been involved in some epic encounters on the continental stage. Here are seven of the best.
The home kits looked to tradition and the away kits went retro. The third kits are where Serie A clubs take more risks.
"Night games remind me of those cup games during the 1990s," a senior member of Parma's ultras told us. "People are more fired up."
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From traditional designs reimagined to some truly spectacular unveilings, check out all 20 Serie A home kits.
From Milan's Athens tribute to another fantastic fashion statement in Venice, here are the kits calcio stars will be wearing on the road.
For Destination Calcio’s My Town, My Team series, Giordano Galdini told us about living in a city ready for its Champions League bow.
It is four years since Josh Doig left Scotland for a fresh start in Italy and it is here in Emilia-Romagna where he has truly found his feet.
Francesco Gentilini talks about what makes his home so special - the football, the food and much, much more.
We get a local take on what's hot in Cremona - where to eat and drink, sights to see and handy hints that might not be in the tourist guides.
The South African tells Destination Calcio about rubbing shoulders with his heroes and what made him fall in love with Italy.
Nowhere is nostalgia more dominant than in the beautiful game and here we go back to the golden age of Serie A.
I can still feel the rush of adrenaline bubbling in my chest when I stepped into the roaring belly of the San Siro for the first time.
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Fourteen bars have joined the Cheers4Como scheme where fans can claim a drink on the house every team Cesc Fabregas' team take three points.
The main draw is the rich and diverse drinks menu which offers a constantly rotating selection of beers on tap.
Located a stone's throw away from the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Bar Pino is the go-to place for Como fans on matchdays.
Long queues after midnight in Italy are usually the domain of bars and clubs. In Como, you can add foccaceria to that exclusive list.
Located down a quiet street in via Borgo Vico, away from the hustle and bustle around the lake, Figli dei Fiori has two restaurants catering to both ends of Italian hospitality.
We will make sure you don't go thirsty on your trip to the Eternal City.
We get a local take on what's hot in Bari - where to eat and drink, sights to see and handy hints that might not be in the tourist guides.
This city punches above its weight in terms of contribution to the modern world. Think Pavarotti, Ferrari and, of course, balsamic vinegar.
Inherent in the culture is a daily structure formed around mini traditions and habits that knit together the fabric of Italian life.
With the ski season just around the corner Italy is braced for another avalanche of tourists and many will be heading for Turin. Here's our guide.
Jonathan Civitella supports Como. In My Town, My Team, he tells us what made him fall in love with the place and its football team.
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