Domenica Bastardi game 8 of 38: Lazio 1–0 Juventus – Toma Bašić the hero as personal chaos shadows a vital win

Still feeling quietly satisfied after earning a hard-fought point away at Atalanta, I can’t say I was optimistic heading into this...

Italians in the Middle East: Opportunity, adaptation, and the pursuit of success

In recent decades, the Middle East has emerged as one of football’s fastest-growing regions, attracting stars, managers, and investors from across...

Serie A in the 1960s: The tactical revolution and the rise of European dominance

The 1960s were a transformative decade for Serie A, as Italian football embraced tactical sophistication and international competition.  This period saw...

‘The Misters’ Part IV: Ivan Jurić – The fiery Croatian tactician leading Atalanta’s next evolution

Ivan Jurić has built a reputation as one of Serie A’s most intense, demanding, and tactically sophisticated managers.  Fiercely competitive and...

Italians in Argentina: A shared football heritage of triumph and challenge

Italy and Argentina share one of the deepest footballing connections in the world. Millions of Argentinians trace their ancestry back to...

Serie A in the 1950s: The era of recovery and the rise of legends

The 1950s in Italian football marked a period of recovery and renewal following the devastation of World War II.  Serie A...

Domenica Bastardi game 7 of 38: Lazio battle to a 0–0 draw in Bergamo and discover the softer side of Atalanta away

After a chaotic few weeks, I decided to make the Atalanta away match into a proper weekend trip — a chance...

Domenica Bastardi game 6 of 38: Lazio 3–3 Torino as a late Cataldi penalty saves the day in a dramatic Olimpico thriller

After the pain of the Derby della Capitale had finally started to ease—thanks in no small part to the enjoyable away...

Serie 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...

Domenica 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...