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Roberto Baggio

TGU Podcast: Playing on both sides of the Milanese divide

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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.

thegentlemanultra February 18, 2021 TGU Podcast

TGU Interview: Sven-Goran Eriksson

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Emmet Gates talks with the former Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Lazio manager about his various spells coaching in Serie A.

Emmet Gates February 16, 2021 Gazzetta, Interviews

Andreas Möller: Juve’s Overlooked Playmaker

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In 1992, Simply Red sang Stars, while German Eurodance group, Snap! rose to prominence when they released the […]

Michele Tossani October 8, 2020 When Calcio Ruled The World

The 1990 UEFA Cup final: An infamous chapter in the Juventus – Fiorentina rivalry

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May, 1990. A momentous month in the history of Calcio. The peninsula was getting ready to host an […]

thegentlemanultra February 26, 2020 Gazzetta

Roberto Baggio: Owner of the greatest body feint in football history?

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Football is a collective sport. However, since the inception of the Golden Ball award in 1956, football circles […]

Michele Tossani September 4, 2018 Gazzetta

The TGU Dream Team: Serie A in the 1990s

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The inspiration During a recent Bank Holiday Monday clear-out of his old bedroom, TGU writer Martin Dunlop came […]

thegentlemanultra August 13, 2018 All-time lists, Gazzetta

Classic Calcio Kits: Fiorentina 1988-90

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Shirt: Fiorentina (home) Season: 1988-90 Manufacturer: ABM Sponsor: Crodino/La Nazione Worn by: Roberto Baggio, Dunga, Stefano Borgonovo, Glenn […]

jdevans75 August 3, 2018 Art, Classic Kits, Gazzetta

France ’98 and the staffetta: Baggio vs. Del Piero, the race for Italy’s no. 10

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Origins If the word ‘staffetta’ is translated into English, it roughly means relay. The word is generally associated […]

Emmet Gates July 13, 2018 Azzurri, Gazzetta

The ecstasy before the agony: Roberto Baggio vs. Bulgaria (1994)

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The everlasting image of the 1994 World Cup portrays a lonely Roberto Baggio disconsolately looking down at the […]

dancancian June 22, 2018 Azzurri, Gazzetta

Gol di Grosso: Italy, Germany and that night in Dortmund

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For generations of football fans, Italy are the quintessential World Cup team. Skilful, stylish and exciting, Gli Azzurri […]

thegentlemanultra June 17, 2018 Azzurri, Gazzetta

The TGU Interview: Designer Gavin Hall talks Hallyink and Calcio Art

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There is something inspiring about Italian football’s heyday. During the 1980s and 90s’, Serie A had it all: […]

Luca Hodges-Ramon June 11, 2018 Art, Calcio Culture, Gazzetta, Interviews

Classic Calcio Kits: Juventus 1990-94

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Shirt: Juventus (home) Season: 1990-94 Manufacturer: Kappa Sponsor: Upim/Danone Worn by: Roberto Baggio, Salvatore Schillaci, Dino Baggio, Thomas […]

jdevans75 June 5, 2018 Art, Classic Kits

Italy’s déjà vu: How Azeglio Vicini’s Azzurri failed to qualify for Euro 92

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Many among the 70,000 crowd gathered in the San Siro released an involuntary gasp as Spanish referee Antonio […]

thegentlemanultra June 4, 2018 Azzurri, Gazzetta

Roberto Baggio’s redemption: A story of two World Cup penalties

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According to Buddha’s teachings, “it is not prayer, not grace and not sacrifice that brings redemption, but only […]

thegentlemanultra June 1, 2018 Azzurri, Gazzetta

Juventus 1994/95: Marcello Lippi’s finest side

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You’ve seen it so many times down the years, the same picture that’s always trotted out, regular as […]

Emmet Gates April 10, 2018 Gazzetta

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