Luke

Writer, among other things. Calcio aficionado. Italian food, culture & history. Editor-in-Chief @ FORZA CALCIO newsletter. Campari and Italodisco enthusiast.

[Luke @luketaylorfc]

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Well, at least we can all go back to focusing on what matters most: Serie C.

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It’s incredible how Argentina keep on doing this.

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@HenryBellCalcio Regardless, that shirt is very nice.

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Your Wednesday morning read.

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This week’s Calcio Dispatch has landed.

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This week’s Calcio Dispatch has landed.

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This week’s Calcio Dispatch has landed.

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Key dates for the 26/27 Serie C season have been revealed.

Finalisation of the groups will be announced on 29th July followed by fixture draw on 30th.

Matchdays scheduled on 31st July, with league season starting on 21st August.

Exciting times ahead.

[Italian Football TV @IFTVofficial]

🚨 BREAKING: Paulo Dybala has renewed with Roma 🐺💛❤️

He accepts a 60% salary reduction to stay and play Champions League football with the club.

His salary drops from €6.5M + bonuses to €2.5M + bonuses on a new one year deal.

Love over money… just like last summer when he rejected a move to Saudi Arabia.

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Your briefing will land in inboxes at 6pm tomorrow.

This week's Calcio Dispatch explores Paolo Maldini's new job, Arthur Atta signing for Fiorentina and Ederson's ongoing saga.

Curva Culture and some lower league stuff, too.

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Grimsby and Lotto have just revealed this new video to launch their new kit and it’s brilliant.

The kit is beautiful, too. A classic brought back to life.

“Grimsby, inspired by Italian culture since 1878”

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An interesting choice.

First reaction: No Pirlo, no World Cup?!

[Football Italia @footballitalia]

Andrea Pirlo is the new favourite to take over as Italy coach, claims La Gazzetta dello Sport, as Paolo Maldini and Leonardo hope to reunite with a former Milan teammate.

#Pirlo #Azzurri #Calcio #UnitedFC

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Your briefing will land in inboxes at 6pm tomorrow.

This week's Calcio Dispatch explores Paolo Maldini's new job, Arthur Atta signing for Fiorentina and Ederson's ongoing saga.

Curva Culture and some lower league stuff, too.

Sign up: https://t.co/YJbcLFUm3g

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@cetchingham_ I’m not sure on who that is but it’s not Cristiano.

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I missed this but Cristiano Lucarelli is back as manager at Livorno in Serie C. He reportedly accepted the job after a discussion with the late Igor Protti.

His brother, Alessandro, is DoF. https://t.co/xib8lMqjGq

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Incredibly happy with this.

Serie A is better with Paulo Dybala in it.

[AS Roma @OfficialASRoma]

Paulo Dybala. La storia continua 💎

#ASRoma

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Freelancer for hire!

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Ahead of the new season, if any publications/sites are looking for a freelance Italian football writer and social content creator/producer then I’m available for hire.

Commentary, news, match reports, feature/opinion, analysis, long form articles, video content, graphics.