Teams head for the mountains.
The ritiro pre-campionato, as it is known in Italian, is a staple of football on the peninsula. A date marked in red on calendars.
Six teams, from six countries, playing nine games, across four days, in one of the most picturesque stadiums in football.
The LaLiga champions and the Premier League side face Serie A opposition in friendly fixtures at the Bluenergy Stadium.
With five goals in nine games for Italy, Francesco Pio Esposito has come a long way since his loan in Liguria.
A host of young players tipped for the top are back in Serie A for the coming season after loan spells. Here's where to catch them.
Around Italy and up and down the top three divisions, several teams are trying to shake things up in their own way?
The full schedule was revealed at the Teatro dei Filarmonici in Ascoli ahead of the big kick-off on the weekend of August 22.
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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.
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.
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.
We caught up with Palermo's Finnish striker Joel Pohjanpalo at the Serie B club's training ground. And he had plenty to say.
The international break is in full swing so what better time to get into the important business of ranking the kits gracing the Italian top flight in 2025-26.
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.
Two Serie A 2026-27 dates for your diary:
December 13: Lazio vs Roma 🦅
April 18: Roma vs Lazio 🐺
There is nothing quite like the Derby Della Capitale. We spoke to local expert @aks.mackenzie on our trip and documented everything just for you. Watch 48 Hours in Rome on our YouTube channel now. 🔗👈
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Visit Cremona, and watch Cremonese play in Serie B, in 2026-27 with the Destination Calcio stadium guide. 🔗👈
From where to eat and drink to how to get match tickets, we have you covered.
Tickets are always available at Cremonese, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a fantastic atmosphere. Try and sit, or stand, in the Curva Sud!
Visit DestinationCalcio.com for the full guide. 🤝
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We have noticed a habit this summer. Serie A clubs releasing white away kits, and absolutely stunning ones at that. 👇
Five of the traditional big seven clubs have given it their best shot already. All white, with different trims, influences and anecdotes of nostalgia. Which club has done the white away jersey the most justice? Drop your opinion in the comments section.
Napoli:
‘Albiceleste’ pin stripes are a nod to the historical connection with Argentina. The club launched the jersey in the ‘La Boca’ neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Pretty cool. 🇦🇷
Fiorentina:
A subtle design with strong purple notes to maintain a clear Viola identity. The promo shots around the city are fantastic and make us want to book a trip. 💜
Bologna:
Is this design the most clean of them all? We love the texture details in the fabric and the Torre di Maratona printed on the back of the neck. 🗼
Milan:
Nostalgia of the glory days. Inzaghi promotes the new Milan away shirt which takes us back to his brace in the 2007 Champions League Final victory in Athens. 🏆
Inter:
Internazionale have gone global with this design. No it’s not the New York Yankees! The blue pin stripes are based on a baseball uniform. ⚾️
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Destination Calcio discovers the clubs that are set to shape the future of Italian football. ⚽️🇮🇹
The full article is available at DestinationCalcio.com 🔗👈
From promotions and parades, to new stadiums, famous owners and academy investment. It’s all happening at these clubs.
Which one would you like to visit next?
Let us know in the comments below! 👇
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Not in Rome this weekend? Head to our YouTube channel now and we will take you there. 🔗👈
We have documented how to spend 48 hours in the Eternal City, and on the weekend of the Derby della Capitale no less! 🙌🏟️
🐺 AS Roma were the home team when we visited, but fear not Laziali, we also spent some time on the blue side of town and ‘Lazio: My Town, My Team’ is coming out soon! 🦅
Beyond the football, you’ll be blown away by the Roman Forum, the friendliness of the locals and the incredible restaurants and coffee shops we visited. 🍕 We have named them all in the YouTube caption. 👈
Check out the full video now and head to DestinationCalcio.com to plan your trip to Rome in 2026-27. For an extra special weekend, visit during the derby:
December 13: Lazio vs Roma 🦅
April 18: Roma vs Lazio 🐺
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