Ross Kilvington examines Gli Azzurri’s struggles in the aftermath of the Superga disaster, as the 1950s became the lost decade for the Italian national side.
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Giancarlo Rinaldi delves in the history of Fiorentina’s Stadio Artemio Franchi, one of the oldest stadiums in the country.
Roberto Baggio didn’t want to leave Fiorentina and join Juventus, but in the summer of 1990, he did. Onur Bilgic recounts his first trip back to Florence in April 1991, and the penalty he didn’t take.
Frank Risorto shares his experience of visiting the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara to see Bologna take on Inter.
In our latest TGU Stadium Guide entry, Parma-based writer Conor Clancy gives the rundown on life in the city, and going to the Ennio Tardini on a weekly basis.
Jake Mills takes a deep dive into the rise of Ternana, who are taking Serie C by storm, and also have an ambitious plan to build a new stadium.
In the latest entry to our ‘Stadium Guide’, Jeremy Bowling delves deep into the magnificent Stadio San Nicola in Bari.
Ronaldo El Fenomeno is chiefly associated with his stints at Inter, Real Madrid and Barcelona, but his last European club – Milan – rarely gets mentioned. James Brookes recalls the last stand of a football legend.
It’s the turn of site Editor Emmet Gates to reveal his top 5 favourite shirts from the history of Italian football.
Tom Griffiths concludes his look at the history behind some of Italy’s stadia with part II of his ‘What’s in a Stadium Name’ series.
What’s in a stadium name in Italy? In the first of a two-part special, Tom Griffiths explores the stories behind the names of some of the most loved Stadia in the peninsula.
Ahead of the most highly anticipated Derby della Madonnina in years, Richard Hall and Emmet Gates look at some of the players who have worn both the Nerazzurri and Rossoneri shirt down the years.
The 1990s represented an enthralling decade for the southern Italian outfit. Francesco Amesbury picks the greatest Bari XI of that special period for the Galetti.
TGU stalwart Luca Hodges-Ramon picks his top five favourite shirts from Italian football.
Richard Hall is joined by site Editor Emmet Gates and TGU regular Sam Brookes for another episode of our Calcio Castaway series.
