Domenica Bastardi – Game 19 of 38: Lazio vs Fiorentina – A Florence Derby in Rome for Domenica Bastardi

Living in Florence and teaching a classroom full of Fiorentina fans, this was always going to feel personal — basically my...

Domenica Bastardi – Game 18 of 38: Lazio vs Napoli – Red Cards, Curva Nord Choreography and a Roman Reunion at the Olimpico

With Christmas, New Year and our Palermo trip finally behind us, it felt great to be back in Rome for football....

Domenica Bastardi – Game 17 of 38: Udinese 1-1 Lazio – Late VAR drama as Palermo trip replaces a hostile away day

Udinese have been a thorn in our side for a few seasons now. Not just on the pitch — though they...

Domenica Bastardi – Game 16 of 38: Lazio vs Cremonese – A gritty night at the Olimpico and another Lazio clean sheet

Still riding the high from the win in Parma, it was back to Rome for a home game against Cremonese —...

Domenica Bastardi – Game 15 of 38: Parma vs Lazio – Nine-man Lazio, referee drama and a defiant Serie A victory

After the frustration of drawing at home to Bologna — a game we really deserved to win — we were back...

Serie 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...

Serie 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...

‘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...

Domenica 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,...

Serie 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...