Stories By Scott Balaam
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Calcio over the years
/ 4 months agoSerie A in the 2010s: The era of Juventus dominance and tactical evolution
The 2010s were defined by Juventus’ domestic supremacy, the rise of tactical sophistication, and the continued globalisation of Serie A. Italian...
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Calcio over the years
/ 4 months agoSerie A in the 2000s: The decade of global stars and commercial expansion
The 2000s were a transformative era for Serie A, characterised by the influx of world-class talent, advanced tactics, and a growing...
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The Misters
/ 4 months ago‘The Misters’ Part VIII: Massimiliano Allegri – The pragmatist king of Italian football
Massimiliano “Max” Allegri is one of the most successful and debated managers of the modern Italian era. Admired for his ice-cold...
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Domenica Bastardi
/ 4 months agoDomenica Bastardi – Game 14 of 38: Lazio vs Bologna – Ciro Immobile’s return, curva emotion and a weekend in Rome
With the alleged bed bug bites from Milan finally healing, I found myself back in Rome once again. This time, though,...
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Calcio over the years
/ 4 months agoSerie A in the 1990s: The pinnacle of global football
The 1990s are widely regarded as the golden era of Serie A, a decade when Italy’s top flight became the most...
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The Misters
/ 4 months ago‘The Misters’ Part VII: Maurizio Sarri – The philosopher returns as Lazio reunite with their most complex modern maestro
Maurizio Sarri’s career is one of the most unconventional and fascinating journeys in modern Italian football. A former banker who rose...
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Domenica Bastardi
/ 4 months agoGame 13 of 38: AC Milan vs Lazio – Solo trip, San Siro chaos, VAR controversy and an unforgettable Lazio journey
Another trip to the San Siro — but this one wasn’t supposed to be solo. Originally, the plan had been for...
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Football
/ 5 months agoWorld Cup 2026 draw: Star-studded ceremony, Donald Trump’s Peace Prize moment and England-Scotland group drama
The draw for the 2026 World Cup took place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington,...
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Calcio over the years
/ 5 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
/ 5 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...
