FRIDAY FEATURE: Why Italian fan protests feel powerful – but can it change the ownership?

Italian football lives on emotion.It breathes through banners, choreographies, silence, and revolt. Right now, two of Serie A’s historic institutions remain...

Domenica Bastardi – Game 24 of 38: Banned fans, late equaliser and a point that felt like two lost

Juventus away is always one of the hardest fixtures of the season. Even in years when the Bianconeri are transitioning or...

Domenica Bastardi – Game 23 of 38: Genoa, boycott and a night watched from the sofa

After the disappointment of the home defeat against Como and the bore draw away at Lecce, expectations for the visit of...

Domenica Bastardi – Game 21 of 38: Lazio vs Como – Early goal, Curva defiance and a miserable night at the Olimpico

Despite the victory against Hellas Verona, I was still struggling to feel any real optimism ahead of the visit of Como....

Domenica Bastardi – Special: Silence, numbers and a familiar anger … Lazio fans protest during Genoa win

Lazio’s dramatic 3–2 victory over Genoa should have been a rare night of relief in a difficult season. Instead, it became...

Domenica Bastardi – Game 20 of 38: Hellas Verona vs Lazio – trains, scarves and Lazio friends

Hellas Verona away is usually one of those fixtures you circle early: a proper old-school ground, a manageable trip, and a...

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....