Stories By Scott Balaam
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Calcio Amore
/ 6 months agoThe 50 Greatest Italian football legends: A tribute to Calcio’s finest
Italian football is more than just a sport; it is a rich cultural phenomenon steeped in history, passion, and artistry. Over...
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Football
/ 6 months agoUEFA Conference League draw 2025-26: Crystal Palace, Shelbourne, Shamrock Rovers and Aberdeen discover opponents
The curtain has lifted on the 2025–26 UEFA Conference League as the league-phase draw unfolded on August 29, 2025, at the...
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Calcio Amore
/ 6 months agoAurelio De Laurentiis: From film mogul to Napoli’s transformative president
Aurelio De Laurentiis, born in Rome in 1949, is a prominent Italian film producer and the current president of SSC Napoli. ...
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Football
/ 6 months agoEuropa League draw 2025-26: Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Celtic and Rangers learn opponents as Roma, Porto and Betis await
The curtain has officially risen on the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League as its league-phase draw took place on August 29, 2025,...
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Calcio Amore
/ 6 months agoSerie A weekend preview: Fixtures, form, players to watch and the game of the weekend
As Serie A racing heats up, this weekend promises high-stakes drama, surprise packages, and title contenders settling into form with Matchday...
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European
/ 6 months agoJose Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce after Champions League exit
Jose Mourinho has been dismissed as head coach of Fenerbahce, the Turkish Super Lig club confirmed on Friday. The decision follows...
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Calcio Amore
/ 6 months agoThe controversy of the 1915 Italian football title and Lazio’s fans’ plea
Italian football is rich in history, but not all of it is straightforward. Some chapters are marked by controversy, unfinished business,...
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Calcio Amore
/ 6 months agoDomenica Bastardi – Game 1 of 38: Como away, Lazio’s long road begins
The marathon of following Lazio home and away across all 38 Serie A fixtures has officially begun. Game 1 took me...
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Calcio Amore
/ 6 months ago‘The Misters’ part II: Cristian Chivu – From treble hero to Inter Milan’s new architect
When Inter Milan turned to Cristian Chivu as their head coach, it wasn’t merely a nod to a familiar face—it was...
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Books on Italian football
/ 6 months agoTop books on Italian Football: Part II – The clubs
Italian football thrives not only through its storied players and clubs but also through the narratives that bring their identities to...
