Stories By Scott Balaam
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoSerie A weekend preview: Fixtures, kick-off times, players to watch in the Fiorentina vs Napoli match
Serie A is entering its third matchweek of the 2025‑26 season, and already we’re seeing patterns emerge: teams flying, teams floundering,...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoTop books on Italian Football: Part III – The Ultras
The ultras movement is one of the most recognisable and controversial elements of global football culture — and nowhere is it...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoDomenica Bastardi – Game 2 of 38: Lazio 4–0 Hellas Verona, Stadio Olimpico atmosphere and a Roman season ticket adventure
After the first week delivered a promising trip up to Como, the reality check came swiftly—and sharply. Despite the picturesque setting...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoSerie A matchweek two review: Upsets, stars of the week, team of the week and key fixtures ahead
Matchweek 2 of the 2025–26 Serie A season delivered high drama, standout performances, and some unexpected results. With clubs still finding...
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Football
/ 1 year agoTransfer deadline day 2025: Premier League record-breakers and European moves
Transfer deadline days rarely disappoint, but September 1, 2025, delivered on all fronts – record shattering, high-stakes shopping, and heart-breaking collapses. ...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoItalians in Germany: Successes, struggles and legacy
Italian footballers have made notable contributions to German football, particularly in the Bundesliga. Over the years, some have become stars, leaving...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoThe 50 Greatest Italian football legends: A tribute to Calcio’s finest
Italian football is more than just a sport; it is a rich cultural phenomenon steeped in history, passion, and artistry. Over...
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Football
/ 1 year agoUEFA Conference League draw 2025-26: Crystal Palace, Shelbourne, Shamrock Rovers and Aberdeen discover opponents
The curtain has lifted on the 2025–26 UEFA Conference League as the league-phase draw unfolded on August 29, 2025, at the...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoAurelio De Laurentiis: From film mogul to Napoli’s transformative president
Aurelio De Laurentiis, born in Rome in 1949, is a prominent Italian film producer and the current president of SSC Napoli. ...
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Football
/ 1 year agoEuropa League draw 2025-26: Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Celtic and Rangers learn opponents as Roma, Porto and Betis await
The curtain has officially risen on the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League as its league-phase draw took place on August 29, 2025,...
