It is a strange phenomenon that sometimes arises and, where it does, there are various factors that affect its exact nature. Look through the annals of clubs the world...
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Luigi Barbesino and Raffaele Jaffe: The champions of Casale
It is 19 December 1909 and in Hall room 1 of the Instituto Tecnico Leardi in Casale Monferrato, a meeting is taking place. As the time ticks towards 17:15,...
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Calciatori: Inter 1961/62
The 1961-62 season was Helenio Herrera’s second in charge of Inter Milan. One of the most innovative and inspirational coaches of his time was starting out on an exceptional...
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Analysing Inter’s coaching transition: From Frank De Boer to Stefano Pioli
Frank de Boer was sacked as head coach of Inter Milan following the team’s defeat to Sampdoria in October. This firing brought an abrupt end to De Boer’s reign,...
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Mark ‘Attila’ Hateley: AC Milan’s derby day hero
Italian football can be an unforgiving world for British footballers. Its methodical practice, tactical rigours and conformist culture has alienated and unhinged some of Britain’s finest exports. Jimmy Greaves,...
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Mario Frick: Liechtenstein’s unsung hero
The year was 2001. Everybody in Italy was dancing to the rhythm of ‘La vie c’est fantastique’ (life is wonderful), one of the most iconic tracks of the italodance...
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The sad story of Francesco Bertolotti
“Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe How does a quote from an 18th century German writer...
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Analysing Juventus’ need to move on from the 3-5-2
It all started with an away game in Naples half a decade ago. Juventus travelled south to face Napoli on a chilly November night aiming to retain their unbeaten...
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Juventus vs. Napoli: A tale of Italy’s regional divide
Juventus versus Napoli is one of Italian football’s classic rivalries. On the field, it has pitted some of Serie A’s finest players against each other; the goal-scoring genius of...
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The season Salernitana reminded us of calcio’s dark side
Wandering through country festivals in central Italy, it’s easy to see stalls of someone from Campania selling second-hand clothes, flawed shoes, unsold stocks of old football kits and so...
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