Sal Bono – Curva Mundial’s King of New York
Salvatore ‘Sal’ Bono is a journalist and podcaster who created and hosts Curva Mundial podcast. Italian American Sal talks of his passion for football and how difficult it was keeping…
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Imperious – Fabio Cannavaro v Germany 2006
The performance of Fabio Cannavaro in the 2006 World Cup semi-final is one of the greatest individual defensive showings in history. Maybe even the best. Here is the story of…
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Schillaci – When the World Met Toto
They say the brightest stars burn out the fastest. In the case of the late Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillaci, his star shone blindingly for four weeks in the summer of 1990….
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Cruyff – Adidas, Puma and the Shirt with Two Stripes
Cruyff. The name alone is iconic. Images of Johan in his orange Netherlands kit are era defining for Seventies international football. The number ‘14’ on the back, the contrast of…
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A 32 Year Journey to the San Siro
My trip to Stadio Guiseppe Meazza wasn’t a long one. Milan is only a few hours on a flight from Scotland. In reality though, my journey to San Siro really…
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When Calcio Ruled the World: Gianluca Pagliuca
The searing Pasadena sunshine burned down on Gianluca Pagliuca with 15 minutes remaining in the World Cup Final. Brazil’s Mauro Silva unleashed a 25-yard shot straight at the Italian stopper,…
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Gillhaus: A Dream Debut
Hans Gillhaus’ first season at PSV Eindhoven turned out to the best in the club’s history. It culminated in the Dutch side winning the European Cup against Benfica. Gillhaus scored…
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Maradona the Manager
The gathered press waited at the Argentine football headquarters in Buenos Aires. The squad announcement for the 2010 World Cup was about to take place. Finally, an hour late, the Argentina…
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