Stories By Scott Balaam
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Calcio Amore
/ 7 months agoItalians in Spain: A tale of adaptation, stars, and struggles
Italian footballers and managers have a long and varied history with Spanish football — a relationship marked by both glittering success...
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Football
/ 7 months ago‘Palestinian Pelé’ Suleiman al-Obeid killed in Gaza: Mohamed Salah slams UEFA, with FIFA silent as hundreds of Palestinian athletes dead
Suleiman al-Obeid – known affectionately as the “Palestinian Pelé” due to his exceptional football prowess – was a celebrated national player...
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Calcio Amore
/ 7 months agoWeekend groundhop itinerary: Lecce and the soul of southern calcio
If you’re looking to take your groundhopping off the beaten path and into the heart of southern Italian football, Lecce is...
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Tennis
/ 7 months ago2025 US Open preview: All eyes on Flushing Meadows
The final Grand Slam of the tennis season returns this summer to the electric hard courts of New York. With the...
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Football
/ 7 months ago2025 Ballon d’Or nominations and odds: Full list of favourites, categories, and the end of the Messi–Ronaldo era
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the 2024–25 Ballon d’Or nominations across all categories, plus context on last year’s winners and the...
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Calcio Amore
/ 7 months agoWeekend groundhop itinerary: Palermo and the passion of Sicilian football
If you’re after a football experience far from the mainstream, where the passion is raw, the stadiums steeped in soul, and...
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Calcio Amore
/ 7 months agoGrazie Tommy: A tribute to Napoli legend Tommy Starace
In the story of football, most legends are remembered for goals, saves, or tactical genius. But every club has heroes who...
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Rugby Union
/ 7 months agoWomen’s Rugby World Cup 2025 preview: Fixtures, groups, odds, key players and top try scorer predictions
Here’s a comprehensive preview of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup—with introduction, group breakdowns, fractional odds for winners, best player and...
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Football
/ 7 months agoChampionship 2025/26 preview: Promotion odds, relegation tips, top scorer favourites & Wrexham’s chances
Here’s your in‑depth preview of the 2025‑26 EFL Championship, including odds in fractional format for the title and relegation, top scorer...
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Comment
/ 7 months agoYoane Wissa transfer news: Why Newcastle, Tottenham and more want the Brentford Star in 2025
As the summer transfer window gathers pace, few names are generating as much intrigue as Yoane Wissa. The Brentford forward has...
