Tag: Italy
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In DepthGigi Simoni: I never asked Ronaldo to run, he just needed to play with the ball
Gigi Simoni on the great Serie A season of 97-98.
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NostalgiaA tribute to Christian Vieri, a remarkable striker remarkably underrated
Christian Vieri deserves so much more love...
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In DepthPierluigi Casiraghi discusses his experiences at Birmingham and Chelsea
Casiraghi has had an interesting time in England.
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In Depth‘We have to focus on technical skills’ – Pierluigi Casiraghi on Italy’s crisis
"It's not true we don't have enough talent."
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QuizzesCan you name the top scorer for every Serie A season since 1990?
This will at least give you a nice nostalgia hit.
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NostalgiaRemembering Fabio Quagliarella & the best ever meaningless World Cup goal
If it's only consolation goal, make it a good one.
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In DepthAlessandro Pistone talks Newcastle troubles, Everton injuries and more
Life in England, Ruud Gullit, injuries and more.
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In Depth‘We will never die’ – Italian Ultras back on the rise as end of fan card era nears
The Ultras are gradually returning.
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Quick Reads21 of the best quotes on Paolo Maldini: ‘His soul belongs to Milan’
The best tributes to an AC Milan and Italy icon.
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NostalgiaA celebration of Paolo Di Canio and his second best West Ham goal
Paolo Di Canio was a bit mad. Mad but brilliant.
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QuizzesCan you name every Italian player to appear in the Premier League?
There's no way you're getting all 68.
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Quick Reads17 of the best quotes on Alessandro Del Piero: ‘He feels it in his soul’
Featuring lots of excellent Juventus kits.
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QuizzesCan you name every member of Italy’s 2006 World Cup winning squad?
Since it's Fabio Cannavaro's birthday...
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In DepthHow Gianluca Zambrotta is taking the long way round to managerial success
We spoke to Gianluca Zambrotta about coaching.
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In DepthLorenzo Amoruso: Joining Rangers was ‘an opportunity I couldn’t miss’
Lorenzo Amoruso is a modern-day Rangers legend.
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NostalgiaRemembering Attilio Lombardo’s bizarre 18 months at Crystal Palace
Attilio Lombardo at Palace kept getting stranger.
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NostalgiaRecalling a strange time when Milan legend Filippo Galli captained Watford
Filippo Galli was 38, a legend, and at Watford.
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In DepthFabrizio Ravanelli: I loved everything about my season with Boro
We spoke to Fabrizio Ravanelli. It made us happy.
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NostalgiaA tribute to the wonderful Gianfranco Zola, an unbelievable bargain
Is it possible not to love Gianfranco Zola?
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Quick ReadsRanking the best Italians to play in the Prem: Zola, Balotelli, Di Canio…
Vote for your favourite now.
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Quick ReadsWhere are they now? The Roma starting XI for Francesco Totti’s debut
We look back at a landmark day in Roma's history.
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Quick Reads16 of the best quotes on Andrea Pirlo: ‘He speaks with his feet’
"He is a player of another world."
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In DepthAntonio Conte in profile: ‘He’s like a tsunami, he drags everybody with him’
'His secret is treating each defeat like a death.'
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Quick Reads13 of the best quotes on Francesco Totti: ‘He is the King of Rome’
"I think I'm falling in love with him."
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NostalgiaA tribute to Roberto Baggio and his remarkable ability to bounce back
Roberto Baggio was written off time and time again
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NostalgiaA love letter to Alessandro Diamanti, an unlikely West Ham cult hero
Alessandro Diamanti was a joy to watch at West Ham
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In DepthRising Stars: Gianluigi Donnarumma already heading for greatness
Gianluigi Donnarumma is destined for the very top.
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Quick ReadsThe seven excellent keepers who just couldn’t displace Gianluigi Buffon
Italy have had some serious goalkeeping talent.
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In DepthGianluigi Buffon: The story of one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time
Is there anyone who *doesn't* love Gigi Buffon?