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Juventus and Fiorentina set for another titanic tussle
In recent years, whenever Juventus have saw purple, they have roared, they have panicked and they have reacted - clashes with Fiorentina haven't been boring. These clashes have brought the best out of...
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On This Day: August 21
August 21 brought the end of one of the most recognisable names in Italian sporting history. While a footballing legend passed away, it has also seen some triumphs for Italy, with success in a range of...
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Primavera starlets ready to take Serie A by storm
With Serie A clubs having confirmed their squad numbers for the new season, a high number of youth products have been handed jerseys for the year. Not all of these players will be afforded...
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On this Day: August 22
Today marks one of the days where football has finally returned to our calendar, making our routines seem normal again after a starved summer. However, there was some medal winning Olympic action to...
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Five reasons why Inter flopped against Chievo
Frank de Boer was handed a stark reminder on Sunday night as to just how difficult a task he faces at Inter this season. New owners the Suning Group will have hoped for a better start to their tenure...
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On this Day: August 23
Today we commemorate the anniversary of the birth of one of football's most iconic and influential players, and further down the years his birthdate would have some significant connotations elsewhere....
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On this Day: August 24
A new Serie A season kicked off on this day and it was a day to remember for a debutant in the league, whilst within a few hours supporters of another top flight club were celebrating for more personal...
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On this Day: August 25
Although they weren't in any notable match action on this specific day, Inter are still heavily involved with some of their finest playing personnel sharing a birthday. On the pitch, however, there...
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On this Day: August 26
Today is a popular day in the Serie A schedule, with the season returning to the swing of things with its regular packed out weekend schedule. There were wins for three of Italy's top clubs, as they...
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On this Day: August 27
The city of Milan selfishly steals the limelight on this day down the years, with their two top clubs popping up with consistency as August nears its demise. There was the birth of a Rossoneri striker...
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On this Day: August 28
Today was a day of significance for a number of the nation's favourite pastimes, including a place in the spotlight at last for the mountaineers among us. The birth of a pioneer in Alpine climbing...
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On This Day: August 29
August 29 has been an important date for those who like being at the front of the field. Not only did it bring success to one of the best Italian cyclists of recent years, but there has been transfer...
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Where Are They Now: AC Milan’s 1994 Champions League winners
On Wednesday, May 18 1994, AC Milan asserted their dominance on European football by convincingly beating Barcelona 4-0 in the Champions League final. The two sides represented the pinnacle of football...
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From Hiddink to Hitler: Stadiums with iconic names
What do Guus Hiddink, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Adolf Hitler, Didier Drogba and Pope Francis have in common? It seems strange, but all at some stage have had a football stadium named after them. This...
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Where Are They Now: Italy’s 1994 World Cup finalists
On Sunday, July 17 1994, Italy lost the World Cup final in devastating fashion as they were defeated on penalties by Brazil at the Rose Bowl in California. The defeat meant the Azzurri missed the...
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Where Are They Now: Sampdoria’s 1992 European Cup finalists
It was this strong Sampdoria side’s unfortunate fate to be on the sharp end of a historic win in Barcelona’s history, their first in the European Cup. After winning their first (and thus far only)...
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On This Day: August 30
August 30 has been a mixed day for Italian sports. For those who follow the Nerazzurri, it might only bring memories of frustration, but more recently, it has seen two stunning demonstrations of...
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Where Are They Now: Lazio’s 2000 double winners
Improbably, a Lazio team that only one year before had seen the Scudetto slip away managed to win both the league title and the Coppa Italia in 1999/2000. This impressive Lazio team was anchored by a...
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On This Day: August 31
August 31 has been a day for heroes and heroics down the years. While it might not feature in Vincenzo Nibali's best days, it has seen Filippo Inzaghi return to conquer in Milan, as well as the first...
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Italian positions guide: Libero
The word libero means free in Italian and was coined to describe the player in a five-man defence with no specific marking duties – known as a sweeper in English. Operating deeper than the other two...
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