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To celebrate 150 editions of Calcio Italia magazine we profile the 15 star players of our liftetime, look back at the historic Coaches, marvel at the stunning goals and much more!
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| No 15: Paul Gascoigne |
| It is unlikely that Football Italia would have made such an impression on British football fans without Paul Gascoigne. More |
| No 14: Gianfranco Zola |
| It says a lot about Gianfranco Zola that he is one of the icons of the Calcio Italia era despite spending much of that time outside of Italy. More |
| No 13: Giuseppe Signori |
| Not even Giuseppe Signori himself knew what magic he possessed in that unforgettable left-foot of his. More |
| No 12: Franco Baresi |
| When Milan retired Franco Baresi's No 6 shirt it underlined just what sort of a contribution the stopper made to his beloved club. More |
| No 11: Christian Vieri |
| Christian Vieri was never going to be your typical Italian footballer, but that hasn't stopped him becoming a symbol of the modern calcio star. More |
| No 10: Zinedine Zidane |
| It takes a special kind of player to commit a heinous physical assault in the biggest football match in the world, yet still be seen as the hero. More |
| No 9: Roberto Mancini |
| It's no wonder Roberto Mancini is so fond of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, for he was the original dribble addict and purveyor of fantastical flicks. More |
| No 8: Kaka |
| In just four years in Italy, the pride of the Selecao has made an astonishing transition from promising starlet to an idol for a generation. More |
| No 7: Gianluigi Buffon |
| When you talk about the best goalkeeper in the world, you are obviously talking about Gigi Buffon. More |
| No 6: Fabio Cannavaro |
| The skipper of the first Italian team that we saw lift the World Cup, Fabio Cannavaro has been a true giant over the last 16 years. More |
| No 5: Alessandro Del Piero |
| Think back and you'll remember a 20-year-old Alessandro Del Piero who was so talented he was able to push Roberto Baggio out of the Juventus side. More |
| No 4: Francesco Totti |
| Roma skipper Francesco Totti has become a symbol of both the club and the city during his 15-year spell at the Stadio Olimpico. More |
| No 3: Gabriel Batistuta |
| Who can put a figure on how many trophies Gabriel Batistuta missed out on due to his loyalty to Fiorentina? More |
| No 2: Roberto Baggio |
| For an entire decade and beyond, Roberto Baggio was at the centre of most football discussions the length and breadth of Italy. More |
| No 1: Paolo Maldini |
| A legend for Milan and Italy, Paolo Maldini is possibly the only active player who can claim to be the best the world has ever seen in his position. More |
| Welcome: Talking tactics |
| As we celebrate issue No 150, founding Editor John D Taylor traces the magazine's history. More |
| Azzurri: National treasures |
| Having experienced all of the highs and lows imaginable, Giancarlo Rinaldi wraps up 16 years following the Azzurri. More |
| Europe: Flying the flag |
| Italian clubs have dominated and floundered in Europe. Susy Campanale notes how the green, white and red colours faded in and out of fashion. More |
| Serie A: Scudetto duels |
| As Susy Campanale explains, the race for the Scudetto has rarely been predictable in recent times. More |
| Coppa Italia: Final Countdown |
| The Calcio Italia era has seen some great Finals and heroes in the Coppa Italia. James Sugrue reports. More |
| Then and now: Changing days |
| It was only 16 years ago, but the football world was a very unfamiliar landscape back in 1992, as Steve Wilson reveals. More |
| Azzurri abroad: Italian invasion |
| During our lifetime several Italian aces decided to try their luck in the Premier League. Dave Taylor picks out the best and worst. More |
| Paul Ince: The Guv'nor |
| Paul Ince was one of the more successful English exports in Serie A, so Richard Godden caught up with the Guv'nor for an exclusive chat. More |
| James Richardson: The Rich List |
| When most people think of Italian football, James Richardson springs to mind. Richard Godden talks about all things calcio with the anchorman. More |
| Coaches: Talking tactics |
| Fabio Capello and Marcello Lippi have been Italian football's master tacticians over the last 15 years, as Antonio Labbate reports. More |
| Best goals: Golaccio!!! |
| There have been some stunning goals during our lifetime so picking out the top 15 was as complex as a Fabio Quagliarella screamer. More |
| Blog: Simply The Best |
| Who has been the most important player you have seen in Serie A during the 16 years of Calcio Italia's life? Steve Wilson looks at some possibilities. More |
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