‘There are ten thousand fans waiting at Fiumicino,’ announced the captain of the plane carrying the Italian team home from Mexico City on Monday June 21 1970, the day...
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The Story of François Zahoui: The First African to Play in Serie A
On 27 September 1981, at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence, Ascoli’s Francois Zahoui came on as a second-half substitute for Carlo Trevisanello as the visitors drew 0-0 with...
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Ternana Fans Create Unity Scarf to Raise Coronavirus Funds
The Gentleman Ultra crew are proud to support this fan initiative which has already raised thousands of euros for health facilities in four Italian regions. Neil Morris spoke to...
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A Life in Black & Blue: A tribute to Zaccaria Cometti
When Atalanta took to the field on June 2, 1963, to contest the Coppa Italia final against Torino, goalkeeper Zaccaria Cometti had to watch from the side-lines. Up until...
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The Three Barons: Guglielmo Gabetto, Nils Liedholm and Franco Causio
All the world’s national and club teams have nicknames but the Latin countries lead the way when it comes to player soubriquets. Argentine football history can be measured out...
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The dancing feet of Gaetano Castrovilli: Italy’s rising star inspiring the kids of Bari
You can almost hear the shifting of his feet against each blade of grass, a rustle in the wind. His feet were dancing to a beat, in tune with...
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The birth of political extremism in Italian Football
The following story explores neo-radicalism during Italy’s Years of Lead and the era’s impact on contemporary football. The Phoenix of Fascism On 2 August 1980, young Angela Fresu shifted...
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Remembering Italy at Euro 2000
It was 20 years ago that a golden goal settled the final of Euro 2000 and it went against Italy. France, the reigning global champions at the time after lifting...
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Order vs. Chaos: Methodical Atalanta face Spain’s perpetual crisis club
Atalanta have made a habit of defying the odds in recent years. Breaking into Serie A’s top four in 2017 was one example. Qualifying for this season’s Champions League,...
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“This is my Dream”: How a vision became reality for Stanislav Lobotka
“He first takes the ball, pulls it, pre-brakes, and then stops. It’s not easy to play against a football player like him, we had to get fresh blood to...
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