Mafra Overview

Mafra Overview

Former referee Rizzoli: "Baggio offered to protect me during my second Serie A match"

An anecdote shared by the former referee

GOAL's Hall of Fame: Roberto Baggio - The Divine Ponytail

Describing Roberto Baggio to those who did not experience him is a sort of generational challenge, an arduous attempt at conveying something that is too difficult to explain in words. But we will try - because Roberto Baggio was, especially for Italians, a symbol, a standard-bearer, an icon and an emotion.

Brescia go bankrupt & lose right to compete in pro leagues

Storied Italian club Brescia have been banned from the country's professional leagues after failing to honour a €3 million debt.

Mario Balotelli: The story of a unique football career

A decade ago, the Italian appeared destined to become a footballing superstar, but he is now struggling in Switzerland after one misstep after another