Stories By Scott Balaam
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European
/ 6 months agoChampions League matchday 1 review: Results, shocks, star performers and fixtures for matchweek 2
The 2025-26 Champions League kicked off Matchday 1 with a mixture of statement wins, tight matches and surprises. Big clubs were...
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Domenica Bastardi
/ 6 months agoDomenica Bastardi – Game 3 of 38: Sassuolo 1-0 Lazio, Fans demand a reaction before the ‘Derby delle Capitale’
After the thrilling 4-0 victory over Hellas Verona, expectations were high for Game 3. The plan was simple: travel via Modena...
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Calcio Amore
/ 6 months agoSerie A matchday 3 review: Juventus edge Derby d’Italia thriller, Napoli stay perfect, Modric shines for Milan
Matchday 3 in Serie A was full of drama, goals, and some intriguing shifts. The early season form-bearers continued to make...
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Italians in ...
/ 6 months agoItalians in French football: Stars, struggles, and sidelines
While Italy’s Serie A is often seen as a rival to France’s Ligue 1, the history of Italians crossing the Alps...
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Calcio Amore
/ 6 months 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
/ 6 months 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
/ 6 months 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
/ 6 months 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
/ 6 months 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
/ 6 months 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...
