The Sacking of Roma It was all going so well as we returned to the shadow of Vesuvius that evening after beating Roma 2-1 at their awesome Stadio Olimpico, with their anthem of 'Roma Roma Roma' still ringing in our ears. But it was the silencing of it that we remembered most, when our giant of … Continue reading The Old Lady and Ronaldo #3: a cruel mistress
"To me, being the best means proving it in different countries and championships" - Cristiano Ronaldo “First I went left, he did too. Then I went right, and he did too. Then I went left again, and he went to buy a hot dog.” - Zlatan Ibrahimovic "I have no idea when I'll be fit." - Arjen Robben Hello … Continue reading The Old Lady and Ronaldo #2: Three Kings and a dodgy Greek pizza
"Napoli get their nickname 'Il Partenopei' from the siren Parthenope, who tried to enchant Odysseus from his ship to Capri. In the story, Odysseus had his men tie him to the ship's mast so he was able to resist the song of the siren. Consequently, Parthenope, unable to live with the rejection of her love, … Continue reading The Old Lady and Ronaldo #1: il Partenopei chiama (The Parthenope calls)
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