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Ultras

The birth of political extremism in Italian Football

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The following story explores neo-radicalism during Italy’s Years of Lead and the era’s impact on contemporary football. The […]

Wayne Girard March 14, 2020 Calcio Culture, Gazzetta

Hellas Verona: The Alternative Guide

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Stadium: Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi, 1963, capacity 38,402 The StadioMarc’Antonio Bentegodi is one of Italy’s iconic stadiums. Built in […]

Luca Hodges-Ramon March 13, 2020 Gazzetta, The Guide

Livorno: The Alternative Guide

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Stadium: Stadio Armando Picchi, Livorno, 1935, capacity 19,234 The Stadio Armando Picchi has held matches within its walls […]

Luca Hodges-Ramon September 18, 2018 Gazzetta, The Guide

A vanished dream: the story behind Paolo Maldini’s bitter Milan farewell

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It has become a familiar image in Calcio. The camera pans to the stand and picks out a […]

Richard Hinman May 25, 2018 Gazzetta

Un maiale non può allenare: Carlo Ancelotti’s troubled time at Juventus

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It was the final day of the 1999/00 Serie A season and as torrential rain and wind battered […]

thegentlemanultra May 24, 2018 Gazzetta

A culture of violence: How political and social turmoil gave rise to Rome’s radical ultras

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No matter how pithy the quote, football should never become a matter of life and death. Nor should […]

thegentlemanultra May 1, 2018 Calcio Culture, Gazzetta

In search of this crazy faith: from Manchester to Verona

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Italy was bracing itself for Il Burian, the ferocious Siberian wind that would render the match between Juventus […]

richardhough March 10, 2018 Calcio Culture, Gazzetta, Tales From The Peninsula

Exploiting an untapped gem: Could the city of Venice benefit from selling its football?

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‘TGU guest writer, Patrick Graham, studied history in Venice for three months, becoming attached to their local team […]

patrickgraham16 January 12, 2018 Gazzetta

Ultra-turned-footballer: The paradoxical nature of Paolo Di Canio

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Tell me your favourite incarnation of Paolo Di Canio and I’ll show you what kind of football fan […]

Ricci Potts January 8, 2018 Gazzetta

Divided and united: The paradoxical politics of the Rome Derby

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Rome is a city of extremes. One where classical ruins and Renaissance palazzos provide a majestic backdrop to […]

Luca Hodges-Ramon November 30, 2016 Gazzetta

Juventus vs. Napoli: A tale of Italy’s regional divide

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Juventus versus Napoli is one of Italian football’s classic rivalries. On the field, it has pitted some of […]

Luca Hodges-Ramon October 28, 2016 Gazzetta, The Author's 15

Juventus: The Alternative Club Guide

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Stadium: Juventus Stadium Turin, Capacity 41,000 The Juventus Stadium is quite simply the future of Italian football stadia. […]

richhall80 May 22, 2016 The Guide

Centro Storico Lebowski and their fight against Calcio Moderno

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If the hotel receptionist thought it was strange that six English people wanted to call a taxi to […]

thegentlemanultra November 14, 2015 Gazzetta, The Author's 15

Atalanta: The Alternative Club Guide

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Stadium: Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia, Bergamo, capacity 24,642 Atalanta play in the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia and the […]

Luca Hodges-Ramon May 14, 2015 The Guide
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