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Italy National Team

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, Gazzetta

Azzurri: The story behind Italy’s nickname and colours

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Words fail us. When it comes to love or grief, they can never fully articulate how we feel […]

kevnolan91 May 28, 2018 Azzurri, Calcio Culture

TGU Debates: The future of the Italian national team

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We at The Gentleman Ultra spend a lot of time talking and writing about Italian football’s past. However, […]

thegentlemanultra March 27, 2018 Azzurri, Gazzetta

Following in the footsteps of Roby Baggio: Bernadeschi, Juve and the search for a No 10

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After a stunning performance in Serie A’s most entertaining game between Fiorentina and Napoli last season, the next […]

rameznathan December 1, 2017 Gazzetta

Francesco Toldo: Italy’s unlikely hero

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The role of a reserve goalkeeper can be a thankless task: training all week, knowing you will almost […]

Richard Hinman April 20, 2017 Gazzetta

The chronicles of Buffon: A relentless pursuit of greatness

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The day was November 19, 1995. Needing a shakeup between the posts for his side’s upcoming clash against […]

thegentlemanultra April 10, 2017 Gazzetta

My Aunt Rose Reilly: A World Cup winner with Italy, by Martin Dunlop

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“My aunt has won a World Cup final for Italy.” This can be quite the conversation starter, especially […]

thegentlemanultra February 11, 2017 Gazzetta

Gian Piero Ventura’s tactical legacy

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​After Antonio Conte departed the Azzurri for Chelsea in the summer, former Torino boss Giampiero Ventura became Conte’s […]

Michele Tossani October 23, 2016 Tactical
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