Author of Verona Campione, Verona at War and Notes from Verona. Optimistic Hellas Verona season ticket holder with a passion for the past. And wine. Also beer. Some whisky too.
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The Tartan Army heading off to the World Cup made me think of this piece I once wrote about all those who travelled to watch the Lisbon Lions so I uploaded it to Substack. I loved writing it. Different fans, same dreams, same spirit of adventure. Lots of stories to pass to their children.
And here: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Our latest podcast is out now.
We dive into Scotland’s historic World Cup performances and the culture around the Scotland men’s national team ahead of their first World Cup fixture in almost 30 years 🏴
Check it out through the post below.
Totally gross, utterly racist, indefensible shite.
USA apparently trying to pioneer reverse-sportswashing, using a major sporting event which the whole world is watching to show itself in the crappiest light possible.
Sharpen up your World Cup knowledge:
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I’d ban all forms of media for under 16s except David Attenborough documentaries
Watching the Lisbon Lions: When the most important trophies are the stories you bring home.
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Ciao Totò Schillaci, the wide-eyed dreamer who stole Italian hearts
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