It’s great watching Roma fans leave the Olimpico after a defeat or draw - I often feel they leave faster than rats leaving the Titanic!
#Romamerda
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My life has come full circle - I’m back in Italy … teaching in #Florence with regular trips to #Rome. I used to do a bit of #sport and #travel writing and occasionally dust off the keyboard and create something. Love #SSLazio, #Calcio & #Watfordfc.
It’s great watching Roma fans leave the Olimpico after a defeat or draw - I often feel they leave faster than rats leaving the Titanic!
#Romamerda
That sums up my dad!
And same … they always make me feel uncomfortable!
Yesterday #Atalanta’s comeback against Dortmund was very impressive - and #Juventus nearly managed to turn around their game as well.
I fully expect #Fiorentina to go through comfortably but all eyes are on #Bologna.
Will be interesting to see if they can hold onto their slim lead.
It’s funny you mention the ambulances - my old
man loves them and the police car sirens. I one point I think he saved them for his ring tone!
Ha ha ha brillant! That’s fantastic!
26.02.2026 14:55 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Groundhopping in Italy 🇮🇹⚽
Not just matches — but ultras, medieval towns, flares, regional rivalries & stadiums full of history.
From San Siro to Serie D terraces with 500 fans.
Which Italian ground should every fan visit?
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#Groundhopping #Calcio
That looks really fun! Something I’d like to try for sure
26.02.2026 10:53 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The next Serie A fixtures are out soon 🇮🇹⚽
But when will the remaining kick-off times be confirmed?
Lega Serie A published a structured timeline back in the summer.
If you’re planning an Italy trip, read this first
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#SerieA #ItalianFootball #Calcio
Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao II is happening in September in Las Vegas. Are you excited for this fight? Let us know. #MayPac2
24.02.2026 15:25 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Was it inside the box?
Lazio’s red card incident in Cagliari raises serious VAR questions.
Free kick given — but it looked like a penalty to me.
Next: Torino away. Big week ahead.
🔵⚪ #Lazio #SerieA #VAR
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Ireland make history at Twickenham 🇮🇪
France march towards a Grand Slam 🇫🇷
Italy show real growth 🇮🇹
England wobble and Wales struggle 🏉
Round Three may have defined the 2026 Six Nations
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#SixNations #IrelandRugby #FranceRugby #ENGvIRE #RugbyUnion
Ha ha ha disaster!
19.02.2026 15:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0For tea we get friends to bring over Barry’s Tea from Ireland - Liosa wouldn’t be without that! Next time I have visitors I might ask for them to bring some bacon and white pudding (if coming from Ireland).
19.02.2026 14:06 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Bacon sarnies … that’s very true! Me too! Yes, the ‘bacon’ here just isn’t the same!
19.02.2026 13:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Once again a massive thanks to @stanchionbooks.bsky.social for restocking Verona Campione!
They’ve got an amazing selection of football related books, magazines, fanzines, kids books + more!
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Do you miss anything about living in the UK? I think I have only lived in the UK for 5 years in the last 23 years. I miss seeing my family but not much else if I’m honest. I think I miss more from when I lived in Ireland. I don’t think we will leave Italy now!
19.02.2026 13:41 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
From a Valentine’s night vs Bayern to 8,585 inside the Olimpico.
The boycott continues, but Lazio showed resilience against Palladino’s resurgent Atalanta.
Hope ahead of the Coppa Italia semi-final?
Next: Cagliari & Torino
#Lazio #SerieA
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It was embarrassing! I don’t mind them and I’m not anti-Wrexham but that was painful
17.02.2026 11:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Very sad - he had a good innings but still sad. A real legend.
17.02.2026 11:24 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Juventus 2-2 Lazio.
A big point in Turin — but it felt like two lost.
No away fans. Late Juve equaliser. Referee controversy (this time frustrating the Bianconeri).
And the Ultras had already chosen not to travel.
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#Lazio #Juventus #SerieA
Another long night at the Olimpico.
An early goal killed Lazio vs Como almost instantly.
The Curva is still backing Sarri — but optimism is fading fast.
🦅⚪️🔵
#Lazio #DomenicaBastardi #CurvaNord
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Wow - I can imagine. Looks a better option though than Florence’s overpriced wine windows!
They are now just there for the tourists with average wine at best!
I suspect this would be a fun experience!
That’s really cool!
05.02.2026 21:55 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0And I think legitimate favourites - the final game could well be the decider!
05.02.2026 21:53 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0I bet - I fancy France to win the competition. Playing Ireland and England at home helps for sure.
05.02.2026 21:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Big money but I’d say if you’re a fan it will be a great experience - a real bucket list item!
05.02.2026 21:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Ha ha I’m always a #anyonebutfrance at sport bar Gaël Monfils (who I loved watching) … but I must admit France have looked very good tonight.
05.02.2026 21:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0What sort of prices are tickets for the Super Bowl? I’m not an American Football fan but I’d say that that would be something special to attend.
05.02.2026 20:58 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0While I wasn’t a fan of charging for the Trevi I like this idea - it doesn’t help me but it’s great for Rome’s residents. Maybe Florence could do something similar but not sure what they could start charging for that isn’t already being charged for!
05.02.2026 20:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sadly France have dominated - a big statement performance (so far).
Feel it’s going to be a re-build year for Ireland.
#sixnations #FRAvIRL