Golaço! Back in 1992, inspired by the success of Italia 90 and Paul Gascoigne’s big-money move from Tottenham to Lazio, Channel 4 launched Football Italia onto the TV screens and straight to our hearts. Football Italia saw many of us lap up the brilliance of Serie A in one of its peak decades. Most of […]

2 years ago

Campionato. Di calcio. Italiano. If, like us, you remember a time – not that long ago – when Italian football ruled the world, this is definitely the kind of thing you’ll willingly waste away the next couple of minutes of your day on. If it isn’t, well, you’re here now, so you might as well give […]

5 years ago

Let’s do this. For all those that loved part one of our ‘Name the Football Italia cult heroes’ quiz, we’re back for more. 16 cult heroes for you to get, with a few tricky ones along the way. This quiz is for anyone that loved tuning into Football Italia during its initial run of 1992 […]

6 years ago

“Golaço!!” What we wouldn’t give for a bit of Football Italia right now. Even a dour 0-0 draw between Reggiana and Foggia. Back in 1992, inspired by the success of Italia 90 and Paul Gascoigne’s big-money move from Tottenham to Lazio, Channel 4 launched Football Italia onto the TV screens and straight to our hearts. […]

6 years ago

His passing was announced by his beloved Brighton and Hove Albion Legendary football commentator Peter Brackley died on Sunday evening aged 67, it has been announced by Brighton. A lifelong Seagulls fan, Brackley was best known as the voice of the iconic Football Italia, Channel 4’s Serie A highlights show which introduced the British public […]

8 years ago

A must-see for anyone who adored Italian football in the 1990s

8 years ago