Rossi’s famous goal against Aston Villa
Watch one of Paolo Rossi’s most famous goals at Juventus, also because the forward had scored during a commercial break. Former Bianconero Rossi, who helped Italy win the 1982 World…
Juve’s Heysel pain 35 years on
As today marks 35 years since the Heysel disaster, Juventus say it ‘continues to evoke in us the same, unchanged feeling: pain’. The tragic incident occurred on May 29 1985,…
On this day: Milan’s first European Cup
On this day in 1963, Milan won the first of seven European Cups, beating Benfica 2-1 at Wembley. The Rossoneri had breezed to the final, thrashing Union Luxembourg 14-0 on…
On This Day: Roma 3-0 Dundee United
On this day in 1984, Roma completed a European comeback by beating Dundee United 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. The Giallorossi had lost 2-0 at Tannadice in a bad-tempered match,…
Turin square for Heysel victims
The city of Turin will name a Piazza after the 39 victims of the Heysel Stadium disaster ahead of Juventus-Liverpool in 1985. Before kick-off in the European Cup Final in…
RIP Giuliano Sarti
Legendary former Inter and Fiorentina goalkeeper Giuliano Sarti has died at the age of 83 after a sudden illness. The Italian international was the man between the posts for Helenio…
On This Day: The Heysel disaster
Juventus won their first European Cup on this day in 1985, but it was overshadowed by the death of 39 fans in the Heysel disaster. The Bianconeri had beaten Ilves,…
On This Day: Milan 4-1 Ajax
On this day in 1969, Milan won their second European Cup by beating Johan Cruyff’s Ajax 4-1. After beating Malmo 5-3 on aggregate in the first round, the Rossoneri received…
On This Day: Celtic beat the Grande Inter
On this day 50 years ago, Helenio Herrera’s ‘Grande Inter’ were stunned by Celtic in the European Cup final. Herrera joined the Nerazzurri from Barcelona in 1960, and built what…
On This Day: Milan 4-0 Steaua Bucharest
On this day 28 years ago, Arrigo Sacchi's Milan confirmed themselves as one of the best teams of the century, thrashing Steaua Bucharest 4-0 in the European Cup final. Words:…
Gullit: ‘Juventus can win CL’
Milan legend Ruud Gullit believes Juventus “can do it” in the Champions League this season. The Bianconeri have won five Scudetti in a row, as well as two consecutive victories…
Sampdoria confirm Barca friendly
Sampdoria and Barcelona will mark the 20th anniversary of their European Cup final this summer, by contesting the Gamper Trophy. Sampdoria and Barcelona will mark the 20th anniversary of their…