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Author: yousefcalcio

‘Real Vicenza’: When Lanerossi challenged the giants of Serie A

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The Veneto is a region full of history and culture – from the historic city of Venice, the quaintness of Padua, to fair Verona. In footballing terms, recently it has been the latter […]

yousefcalcio October 4, 2019 Gazzetta

Ian Rush & Juventus: Lessons for a Welshman abroad

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Aaron Ramsey’s impending arrival at Juventus this summer will no doubt invoke nostalgic memories of John Charles’ legendary exploits for the Bianconeri. If Ramsey […]

yousefcalcio February 15, 2019 Gazzetta

Andrea Silenzi: The first Italian in the Premier League

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Roberto Di Matteo, Fabrizio Ravanelli, Gianluca Vialli and Gianfranco Zola – a who’s who of Italians that have […]

yousefcalcio January 23, 2019 Gazzetta

In celebration of the ‘Gentle Giant’: How John Charles became the greatest foreign player in Juventus history.

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Juventus have been blessed with sublime foreign players throughout the 20th Century – Zbigniew Boniek, Didier Deschamps, Luis […]

yousefcalcio December 11, 2018 Gazzetta

The making of a golden boy: ‘Toto’ Schillaci’s breakout season at Juventus

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Salvatore “Toto” Schillaci is well known for his six goals that spurred Italy to a third place finish […]

yousefcalcio November 12, 2018 Gazzetta

Alessio Cerci: The regrets of a wasted talent

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Robert Di Niro is the face of several iconic movie quotes. In relation to this article, one particular […]

yousefcalcio October 26, 2018 Gazzetta

Mauro Bressan: A career-defining night in Florence

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With a little luck, a professional footballer’s career can last 15 years or more. During such a long […]

yousefcalcio September 18, 2018 Gazzetta

Giuseppe Pillon: Stalwart of the Veneto

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Serie A is renowned for its brilliant coaches. Immediately one thinks of those who made their mark with […]

yousefcalcio August 17, 2018 Gazzetta

The Brazilian Mancini: The €1000 man who danced and dazzled for Roma

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Serie A has been blessed with outstanding Brazilians over the last 50 years. The list is almost endless: […]

yousefcalcio July 27, 2018 Gazzetta

The rise of the Azzurre: How World Cup qualification could be the start of a new era for Italy’s women

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It’s safe to say that the World Cup in Russia this summer has been quite enjoyable to watch. […]

yousefcalcio July 3, 2018 Azzurri, Calcio Femminile, Gazzetta

From ecstasy to agony: Messina in Serie A

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The Sicilian port city of Messina has been at the forefront of the world’s most notable events. It […]

yousefcalcio June 6, 2018 Gazzetta

Success in Sardinia: Allegri and the Cagliari years

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Massimiliano Allegri has arguably been Italy’s most successful coach of the last decade. During this time, he has […]

yousefcalcio May 29, 2018 Gazzetta, Tactical

Parma Calcio 1913: Rising from the ashes

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It took the court just 10 minutes to declare Parma FC bankrupt in March 2015. It was a […]

yousefcalcio May 19, 2018 Gazzetta
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