Sanremo is a place that seems tailor-made for aspiration.  Crystal blue waters lap against the Ligurian coastline, palm trees sway in the sea breeze, and grand hotels are framed…

Nearly two thousand years ago, the Roman Legion of Augustus II advanced up the River Usk to establish a fortress at Caerleon. It became one of the most important military strongholds in Roman Brita…

We’ve scoured the websites of every Serie A club to compile our annual analysis of season ticket prices for the 2026/27 campaign. The pricing landscape has become increasingly complex. Beyond the s…

With the new Serie A season on the horizon, clubs across Italy are unveiling the shirts they’ll wear throughout the 2026/27 campaign. Timeless colourways and iconic stripes return with fresh …

As hordes of British holidaymakers head for the crystal-clear waters of Lake Como, the beaches of Puglia and the rolling hills of Tuscany, Italian football will be making the journey in the opposit…

For three glorious weeks in the summer of 1990, Italy was resplendent under the gaze of the watching world. The 1990 FIFA World Cup was a spectacle that perfectly encompassed the timeless beauty of…

Italia ’90 opened with a scene of breathtaking drama – unlike anything the World Cup had delivered before. The soaring San Siro provided the stage. An architectural wonder audaciously extende…

Recently relegated SSC Bari are locked in a dispute with the Municipality of Bari over the use of Stadio San Nicola for the 2026/27 season – raising the possibility o…

Como can lay claim to one of the most idyllic stadium settings in European football: a ground perched on the shores of Lake Como, with steep, verdant hills rising dramatically from the water’s edge…

Over ten million Italians left their homes at the turn of the 20th century, fleeing the grinding poverty that afflicted vast swathes of the country.  They scattered across the globe. From the ports…

As the 2025/26 Serie B season canters toward its climax, tantilising storylines are beginning to be written at both ends of the table. A white-hot contest to achieve promotion to Serie A is juxtapo…

October 1997. The greats of world football gathered at San Siro for Franco Baresi’s testimonial match. From Baggio to Bergomi, from Van Basten to Zico, teammates and rivals stood side by side befor…

The city of Venice requires no introduction.  On one hand, Venezia is one of the wonders of the world: a historic city built on timber piles driven into the lagoon bed; a place where serene wa…

“It’s a very tough match, I know full well I could win or lose, but I’ll give it my all, as always.”  As Igor Protti embarks on the greatest battle of his life – indeed, for his life…

We’ve scoured the websites of every Serie A club to compile our annual analysis of season ticket prices for the 2025/26 campaign. The pricing landscape has become increasingly complex. Beyond the s…

The fixture schedule for the 2025/26 Serie A season has now been confirmed – the weekly fixture schedule for the whole season can be found here. The exact times and dates of kick-offs will be…

The life and tragic death of Roma legend Ago di Bartolomei

In this guest post spotlighting his new book, author Richard Hough recounts a defining moment in Hellas Verona’s improbable journey to their historic Scudetto triumph. With the 40th anniversar…

In this guest post spotlighting his new book, author Richard Hough recounts a defining moment in Hellas Verona’s improbable journey to their historic Scudetto triumph. With the 40th anniversar…