Stories By Scott Balaam
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Calcio Amore
/ 8 months agoSerie A 2025–26 fixture dates: When fans will know the kick-off times
The anticipation surrounding a new Serie A season is always high, with supporters eager to mark their calendars for the biggest...
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Calcio Amore
/ 8 months agoItalians in the MLS and American Soccer: From Giorgio Chinaglia to today
Italian footballers and managers have always carried a certain allure abroad, their style defined by tactical intelligence, flair, and a deep...
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Calcio Amore
/ 8 months agoDomenica Bastardi: Chasing Lazio home and away
For many football fans, loyalty is measured in seasons, trophies, or a single stadium seat. For others, it is measured in...
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Football
/ 8 months agoLiverpool off to a winning start: Salah extends opening-day record, debut goal for Ekitike and Chiesa scores
Liverpool’s title defence roared into life at Anfield with a roller-coaster 4–2 victory over Bournemouth. In a match dense with emotion,...
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Calcio Amore
/ 8 months ago‘The Misters’ part I: Antonio Conte from midfield leader to managerial firebrand
Few figures embody the intensity, discipline, and tactical rigour of Italian football quite like Antonio Conte. Known for his animated touchline...
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Calcio Amore
/ 8 months agoWeekend groundhop itinerary: Exploring football and culture around Cagliari
Tucked away on the sun-kissed southern coast of Sardinia, Cagliari offers a unique twist to the classic Italian groundhopping experience. Unlike...
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Calcio Amore
/ 8 months agoDerbies of Italy: Rivalry, history, heroes
Italian football is more than just a sport—it’s a theatre of history, culture, politics, and fierce local pride. Nowhere is this...
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Calcio Amore
/ 8 months agoWeekend groundhop itinerary: Udine and the Friuli Venezia Giulia football frontier
Tucked away in Italy’s northeastern corner, Udine offers groundhoppers a unique and underrated calcio adventure far from the more tourist-trodden paths...
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Calcio Amore
/ 8 months agoPadre Fedele Bisceglia (1937–2025): Cosenza mourns the loss of its “Friar Ultra”
Padre Fedele Bisceglia, the Capuchin friar known in the city not only for his faith but also for his extraordinary closeness...
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Calcio Amore
/ 8 months agoWeekend groundhop itinerary: Calabria – Calcio at the edge of Italy
Tucked away in Tucked into the rugged toe of Italy’s boot, Calabria offers one of the most off-the-beaten-track yet deeply passionate...
