Stories By Scott Balaam
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoPapu Gómez joins Padova: A stunning twist in a storied career
In one of the most surprising moves of the 2025 summer transfer window, Alejandro “Papu” Gómez has signed with Calcio Padova,...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoWeekend groundhop itinerary: Turin and beyond
For football fans looking to combine top-tier stadiums with gritty lower-league passion, Turin makes for a brilliant weekend groundhopping base. While...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoTeam Profile: Parma Calcio 1913
Parma Calcio 1913, based in Emilia-Romagna, is one of Italian football’s most beloved underdog stories. Rising from provincial obscurity in the...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoWeekend groundhop itinerary: Milan and beyond
If you’ve only got a weekend and a love for football, few places are better suited for a groundhopping adventure than...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoTeam profile: U.S. Lecce
Founded in 1908, Unione Sportiva Lecce is a club that pulses with the warmth, passion, and resilience of the Salento region...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoGroundhopping in Italy: A journey through the soul of calcio
Groundhopping is the hobby of visiting as many football stadiums as possible — not just for the match, but for the...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoTeam Profile: Cagliari Calcio
Founded in 1920, Cagliari Calcio is the most prominent football club from the island of Sardinia, and a proud symbol of...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoTeam Profile: Genoa CFC
Founded in 1893, Genoa Cricket and Football Club holds the proud title of Italy’s oldest football club. With nine Italian championships...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoRemembering the Intertoto Cup: Italy’s backdoor into Europe
The UEFA Intertoto Cup—once dismissed as a “summer slog” or “the ghost of Europe”—provided a curious and often overlooked chapter in...
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Calcio Amore
/ 1 year agoTeam Profile: Udinese Calcio
Udinese Calcio is one of the oldest football clubs in Italy. It was officially founded in 1896 as part of the...
