Simon Martin, author of Sport Italia, reveals his favourite Italian sporting moments of all time. Continue reading
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National Heroes, Irrational Identities and a Glorious Defeat
The incredible story of a former seaman, a piano playing human torpedo and a handkerchief wearing runner at London’s 1908 Olympics. Continue reading
Sexual Confusion in Mussolini’s Italy
Alfonsina Strada became the first woman to ride the Giro d’Italia, and in turn a national hero. Continue reading
Roma Bocciata
Having scrapped their Olympic bid for 2020, one can only hope Italy’s enthusiasm for belt tightening will now extend to curbing MPs luxurious lifestyles. Continue reading
Sons of Bitches: Ultras and Maradonapoli
Maradona has always proved a divisive figure, but at Italia ’90 and worshipped by the South, he nearly divided an entire nation. Continue reading
