Stories By Scott Balaam
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Calcio over the years
/ 5 months agoSerie A in the 1940s: Football amidst turmoil and resilience
The 1940s were one of the most turbulent decades in Italian history, and Serie A reflected the chaos, disruption, and resilience...
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Domenica Bastardi
/ 5 months agoDomenica Bastardi game 5 of 38: Lazio dominate Genoa 3-0 in away day drama and unforgettable atmosphere
After the derby defeat — and with suspensions and injuries piling up — I couldn’t help but feel worried. Danilo Cataldi...
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The Owners
/ 5 months agoThe owners of Inter Milan: From Moratti to Oaktree Capital Management
Few football clubs in the world have a history as rich, turbulent, and globally significant as Inter Milan. Over the decades,...
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Calcio over the years
/ 5 months agoSerie A in the 1930s: The rise of Italian football’s golden era
The 1930s marked a defining decade for Italian football — a period when Serie A transformed from a regional competition into...
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Italians in ...
/ 5 months agoItalians in China: Italy’s Influence on Chinese Football – From Lippi’s Triumphs to Pellè’s Goals
Over the past two decades Italy’s influence on Chinese football has come mainly through two routes: high-profile coaches (the best example...
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Calcio Amore
/ 5 months agoDomenica Bastardi – Game 4 of 38: Roma edge Lazio 1-0 in Derby della Capitale after Nuno Tavares mistake and late Danilo Cataldi drama
Coming into the Derby della Capitale, expectations for Lazio were modest at best. The team’s shaky display against Sassuolo the previous...
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Calcio Amore
/ 5 months agoRemembering Gabriele Sandri: Lazio fan’s tragic legacy and birthday tribute
Today, September 23, marks the 44th birthday of Gabriele Sandri, known as “Gabbo,” a young Roman and passionate Lazio supporter, tragically...
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Calcio Amore
/ 6 months agoItaly’s fiercest football derbies: Passion, history, and the ultimate ranking
Italian football is defined not only by Scudetti and European glory but also by its derbies — contests of identity, civic...
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Derbies around the world
/ 6 months agoThe world’s most iconic football derbies: A bucket list for true fans
Football rivalries are about more than just points and trophies — they are battles of identity, culture, and emotion. Across the...
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Calcio Amore
/ 6 months agoSerie A matchday 4 preview: Fixtures, key players, and the game of the weekend
Serie A returns this weekend for Matchday 4, and the early table is already taking shape. Napoli and Juventus have made...
