Named the Gol di Turone, few moments in Italian football history have been as fiercely debated or controversial at that on in May 1981
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The two years of challenges and setbacks that Italy threw Guardiola’s way undoubtedly shaped him into one of the greatest managers to have graced the game
Whether it is fan belonging to Leeds, Juventus, Roma or Cardiff, John Charles’ love will never be misplaced or destroyed. Like his memory, are eternal
When he arrived at AS Roma, with success in the Barcelona B ranks, much was expected of Luis Enrique and the philosophy that he would bring
In what was perhaps the last season of Serie A’s perch at the top of European football, we remember an incredible title race between Juve, Inter and Roma
Between brilliant humour and initiatives doing good for the wider world, AS Roma’s social media team is changing the face of modern football
At his best, Antonio Cassano was a talent as good as any in Europe, however, a volatile personality stopped him from reaching his true potential
Compared to Totti and already an Italy international, These Football Times headed out to Rome to speak with Nicolò Zaniolo, the future of AS Roma
In perhaps the toughest league to make it as a number 10, Alessandro Del Piero and Francesco Totti proved many wrong and rejuvenated the fantasista
After 18 years at the top with Roma, Daniele De Rossi bid farewell to the club of his heart. These Football Times were there to frame it all
Between helping Italy’s poorest and playing for free when injured, Damiano Tommasi was far more than just a legend on the pitch for Roma
This feature is part of The Football Italia Years Modern football is so often a race to the bottom. The league table is a final, inescapable judgement, what it presents is indisputable:…
In the summer of 2002, Asian football was thrust into the global spotlight thanks to a highly successful World Cup in Japan and South Korea. The entire planet sat back and revelled in…
The story of most world-class footballers starts at a local park, where the future star would spend hours a day kicking a ball around with friends from an early age. The standard…
For a sport that’s infatuated with the cult of personality, it’s befuddling to think that there’s a paucity of authentic, daring voices out there. Such is the dearth of controversial opinions from…
The expected flood of nostalgia that’s ramped up over the past couple of weeks following Liverpool’s march into the Champions League semi-finals is a product almost as much of their opponents at…
Sometimes, watching football leaves an indelible mark on a young boy’s imagination. In 1999, I was seven years old and my obsession with Manchester United was reaching new heights after watching them win…
A FOOTBALLER CAN ONLY JUSTIFY their transfer fee on the hallowed turf. The rationale behind their expenditure exceeds well beyond their remit, which in any case is a hollow argument. They can…