Stories By Scott Balaam
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Calcio over the years
/ 3 months agoSerie A in the 1980s: The decade of superstars and global appeal
The 1980s were arguably Serie A’s most glamorous and transformative decade. Italian football became the destination of choice for some of...
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The Misters
/ 3 months ago‘The Misters’ Part VI: Paolo Vanoli – Fiorentina’s new architect of identity and discipline
Paolo Vanoli’s rise through the coaching ranks has been anything but conventional. Once a quiet, diligent full-back known for tactical intelligence...
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Domenica Bastardi
/ 3 months agoDomenica Bastardi – Game 12 of 38: Lazio vs Lecce boycott, Curva Nord’s silent protest and a 2–0 win led by Guendouzi
After the defeat against Inter, it was time to return to the Olimpico for Lazio vs Lecce — a match that...
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Calcio over the years
/ 3 months agoSerie A in the 1970s: The golden era of tactical innovation and competitive balance
The 1970s were a transformative decade for Serie A, combining tactical sophistication, the rise of new stars, and intense competition among...
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Domenica Bastardi
/ 3 months agoDomenica Bastardi – Game 11 of 38: San Siro pilgrimage, gemellaggio and a harsh 2–0 defeat
Matchday 11 took me north to a stadium that needs no introduction — the San Siro for Inter vs Lazio —...
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Domenica Bastardi
/ 4 months agoDomenica Bastardi – Game 10 of 38: Back home at the Olimpico after chaos, rain and robbery
After the misery of the robbery and the soaking, soul-draining chaos of Pisa — where I ended up sitting with the...
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Domenica Bastardi
/ 4 months agoDomenica Bastardi Game 9 of 38: Rain, chaos and resilience as Lazio battle to a point in Pisa
After recovering — or at least trying to recover — from the madness of the robbery, it was time for Pisa. ...
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Friday Feature
/ 4 months agoFRIDAY FEATURE: Peter Norman – the forgotten Olympian who stood for human rights
In the annals of Olympic history, certain images transcend sport to become universal symbols of courage and conscience. One such image...
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The Misters
/ 4 months ago‘The Misters’ Part V: Gian Piero Gasperini – From Atalanta innovator to Roma’s ambitious new era
If Italian football has long revered charismatic, trophy-laden coaches, then Gian Piero Gasperini stands apart as one of the great innovators...
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Domenica Bastardi
/ 4 months agoDomenica Bastardi game 8 of 38: Lazio 1–0 Juventus – Toma Bašić the hero as personal chaos shadows a vital win
Still feeling quietly satisfied after earning a hard-fought point away at Atalanta, I can’t say I was optimistic heading into this...
