May 13, 2012
Francesco Coco: a case of what might have been
Earmarked as the long-term successor to Paolo Maldini at Milan, Francesco Coco never quite fulfilled the potential he displayed as a youngster.
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April 21, 2012
A brief history of Alessandro Del Piero, legend of Juventus and Italy
As Alessandro Del Piero's career with Juventus approaches its conclusion, now is the time to pay tribute to one of Juventus' all-time greats.
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March 24, 2012
Roma from the beginning
Created as a vehicle to curb the power of the northern Italian clubs, AS Roma's inception carried political as well as sporting overtones.
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March 11, 2012
The post-Mourinho hangover at Inter shows no sign of abating
Four coaches in less than two years, growing ultra frustration, erratic form on the pitch, where will it end for Inter and their president Massimo Moratti?
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March 4, 2012
Ultra culture: the positive side of Italian support
The ultra culture in Italy has attracted its fair share of bad publicity down the years, but there are fraternal elements within it which enrich Italian football.
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January 27, 2012
Political football: the strange case of Trieste
The football clubs that emerged in post-war Trieste epitomised the historical diversity of a schizophrenic city.
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December 28, 2011
After the devastation of Italy’s 2009 earthquake one club has risen from the ashes
After the earthquake came the rebuilding: L’Aquila Calcio's rise is lifting the spirits of the local populace.
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November 26, 2011
Juve’s loss is Italy’s gain as Ferrara revives the Azzurrini
Thrust into the limelight at Juventus when he lacked the requisite experience, Ciro Ferrara is rebuilding his coaching career in charge of Italy's Under-21 team.
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September 17, 2011
Italy’s ultra culture and the lasting impact of Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona's arrival at Napoli introduced a fascinating twist to the rivalries that had dominated Italian football, but it was his role at the 1990 World Cup that established him as a bete noir for…
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September 14, 2011
Paddy Agnew on the opening weekend of the Serie A season
Despite being delayed by a players strike, the start of the new Serie A season offered a chance for Italian football to show that it was still a force to be reckoned with.
