Tag Archives: Lazio

Hunting in pairs: Ivan Zamorano and Marcelo Salas, Chile

Time to go back to the 90’s again for some HOT FRONT TWO action, this time courtesy of Chile’s finest, Ivan Zamorano and Marcelo Salas (AKA ‘El Matador’). Chile has a reasonably well established football history; the national team participated … Continue reading

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What’s wrong with Hernanes?

Liverpool were so desperate they signed Charlie Adam and Jordan Henderson; Milan have resorted to playing Flamini and De Jong; and, last season, Manchester United were so bereft of quality they had to bring Paul Scholes out of retirement. It’s … Continue reading

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Understanding the Ultra

There is plenty to admire and enjoy about the football culture in Italy without delving too far into the enigma of the ultra. The live football experience in Italy can amaze you, with incredible noise and creative displays from the … Continue reading

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