Category: Calcio Stories

European Football Stories: How Roma’s Fate Was Decided by a Coin

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The coin that could have ended Roma's maiden campaign in the Cup Winners Cup early (against PSV), opted to give the Romanisti initial hope before ensuring eventual disappointment in the Semi Finals against Gornik Zabrze, one that would take a long time to recover from.
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Caricola, Galderisi, Donadoni: The Turbulent Arrival of Italians in the MLS

AC Milan, Bari, Calcio Stories, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino, U.S.A., Uncategorized
The supposed ‘curse of Caricola’ gained momentum over the years, with fans and pundits alike pointing to the Italian's mistake as the start of the Metro’s struggles. They would develop a reputation for being consistent underperformers despite having some of the most talented players, waiting decades for their first taste of silverware.
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