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150th ISSUE SPECIAL
32 MEMORY LANE
Ever wondered how Calcio Italia started out? John D Taylor is on hand to explain our proud history
35 CALCIO ITALIA ICONS
Who have been the top players of the Calcio Italia era? After hours of debate, our team came up with 15 of the best...
40 EUROPEAN TOUR
Milan are the current champions of Europe, continuing Italy’s love affair with continental competitions during our lifetime. Susy Campanale rounds up 15 years on tour
44 THE A-LIST
You can say what you like about Serie A but, as Susy Campanale explains, the race for the Scudetto has rarely been predictable in recent times
48 COPPA KINGS
Ever wondered what went down in the 1995 Coppa Italia Final? Well have no fear, because James Sugrue is here to wrap up over a decade of Cup classics
54 SPARE CHANGE
How has calcio changed in the years that we’ve been covering the beautiful game? Steve Wilson has all the answers
56 ITALIAN INVASION
Not content with Serie A invading our television screens, several Italian aces decided to try their luck in the Premier League. Dave Taylor picks out the cream of the crop
58 PULL-OUT POSTER
Picking our top 15 Calcio Italia icons was a big ask, and it was equally tough picking the nearly men for this special poster
60 GIFT OF THE GUV (Exclusive Interview)
Paul Ince was one of the more successful English exports in Serie A, so Richard Godden caught up with the Guv’nor to talk about his Inter experience
62 ANCHORMAN (Exclusive Interview)
When most people think of Italian football, James Richardson immediately springs to mind. The cheeky chap of calcio coverage shares his Gazzetta memories with Richard Godden
66 COACHES CORNER
We’ve seen plenty of classy Coaches during our time, but two men stand out from the crowd. Antonio Labbate pays tribute to Fabio Capello and Marcello Lippi
70 SURVIVAL INSTINCTS
Marco Ballotta is one of a select group of players from our debut season who are still in action – and the Lazio ‘keeper makes the cut for our Survivors’ XI
74 GOAL KINGS
With so many breathtaking goals on a weekly basis in Serie A, we’ve tried our best to come up with the top 15 since 1992
78 PICTURE THIS
Calcio Italia regularly brings you the best pics from around the peninsula, but there are some which we haven’t been able to share with you – until now
82 PREDICTION PAIN
Over the years our experts have regularly stuck their necks on the line. Here’s a chance to laugh at some of our predictions which didn’t quite work out – we can’t always be right…
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SPECIAL FEATURES
14 BAR TAB
Andrea Barzagli could play a big part in Italy’s Euro 2008 campaign. Antonio Labbate profiles the Palermo ace, while our squad selector gives Roberto Donadoni a helping hand
18 DUTCH DESTROYERS (Cover Feature)
Italy’s first opponents at Euro 2008 will be Holland, so we take an in-depth look at the perennial underachievers and their Coach Marco Van Basten
20 SEE & LEARN (Cover Feature)
Clarence Seedorf has been in the form of his life these past 12 months and, as Susy Campanale reveals, he is as busy off the pitch as he is on it
26 FABIO’S FATE
Are England and Fabio Capello a match made in heaven? Giancarlo Rinaldi thinks so, while Carlo Ancelotti also goes under our expert’s microscope
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NEWS
6 LA GAZZETTA
Up-to-date news including Sampdoria’s bid to complete the permanent signing of Antonio Cassano
8 TRANSFER TALES
An exclusive look at Inter new boy Maniche, plus James Sugrue rounds-up all of the other transfer news including Cristiano Lucarelli’s switch to Parma
10 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
The Milanese duo face English adventures in the second round, while Roma renew their rivalry with Real Madrid. Susy Campanale previews the action
12 UEFA CUP
Fiorentina face a chilling trip to Norway after being drawn against Rosenborg, as James Sugrue looks ahead to the last 32 |
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RESULTS SERVICE
98 SERIE A REVIEW
Inter might have a healthy lead at the top of Serie A, but Giancarlo Rinaldi is pleased to see Roma making a fight out of the Scudetto race
104 SERIE A RESULTS
All the stats including results, scorers, tables, attendances, red cards and referees
108 SERIE B REVIEW
Vicenza’s capture of Riccardo Zampagna was inspired, but Paul Watson wonders which other Cadetti sides can boost their campaign with some new blood
110 SERIE B RESULTS
Your complete guide to every result and fixture plus tables and scorers
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REGULAR FEATURES
88 DECADES – THE 70s
Move over Milan and Inter – the 1970s was Juventus’ time to shine. Giancarlo Rinaldi rounds up the Bianconeri’s dominance in the latest instalment of our Decades series
97 FLORENCE POSTCARD
It’s easy to follow a giant such as Juventus and Milan, but what has life been like for a Viola fan since the early 1990s? John Pitonzo explains
100 CLASSIC CLASHES
Another month of Classic Clashes awaits, with Serafino Ingardia providing all the background to some of Serie A’s biggest matches
112 LAST WORD
Good sportsmanship cannot be forced, according to Susy Campanale, who bucks her usual trend of slating Inter
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83 ITALIA WEB
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92 BACK ISSUES
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102 SUBSCRIPTIONS
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