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Ferrari 308, Magnum (P.I.) gaudium

The 308 is one of the latest “true” Ferraris produced when Mr. Enzo still made every choice.

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Ferrari 308, Magnum (P.I.) gaudium

Ferrari 308, Magnum (P.I.) gaudium

The 308 is one of the latest “true” Ferraris produced when Mr. Enzo still made every choice.

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Motors
A chat with Valentina Vezzali: the strength of an athlete

A chat with Valentina Vezzali: the strength of an athlete

Icon of fencing around the world, Valentina Vezzali is also a female symbol that defies any gender prejudice.

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Legends
Umberto Masetti, the first motorcycling “star”

Umberto Masetti, the first motorcycling “star”

Umberto Masetti was the first Italian racer to wave the Italian flag winning the 500cc class.

4 min
Motors
Behind the scenes of Germany-Italy 2006 with Fabio Caressa

Behind the scenes of Germany-Italy 2006 with Fabio Caressa

Fabio Caressa has revolutionized the way of narrating a soccer game. Not a simple commentary, but a narration of the emotions the match conveys. «600 […]

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Legends
Tales about a Dragon, not just behind the wheel

Tales about a Dragon, not just behind the wheel

“The Dragon from Cavàrzere” (Il Drago di Cavàrzere) was already his nickname in the first 70’s when he was one of the heroes in the […]

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Motors
Aprilia. Italian speaking, international attitude

Aprilia. Italian speaking, international attitude

Eicma 2019 is now over: a week for motorcycles and their brands to be the main characters. Here we want to tell you about one […]

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Motors
70 years of motorcycle racing championships: winning Italians

70 years of motorcycle racing championships: winning Italians

From the roar of petrol to the hiss of electricity: unimaginable 70 years ago, when the world championship was born. And yet the electric motorbike […]

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Rugby, when the fair play always goes on try

Rugby, when the fair play always goes on try

Athick neck, an oak-like body. Rugby is more than a sport: it is a lifestyle. Fair. One of the most played sports in the world. […]

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Legends
Autobianchi Bianchina, the actress that got the wrong part

Autobianchi Bianchina, the actress that got the wrong part

On 16 September 1957 a new car made its debut at the Science Museum in Milan: it was the citycar Autobianchi Bianchina, launched just two […]

3 min
Motors
The commentary of a commentator: “proprio lui”, this is Sandro Piccinini

The commentary of a commentator: “proprio lui”, this is Sandro Piccinini

As soon as anyone quotes him, memories of those unforgettable Champions League evenings in Italy immediately come to mind: “lofted in”, “flung in”, “wild bunch” […]

4 min
Legends
A gold medal 20 years ago: ItalBasket, 1999

A gold medal 20 years ago: ItalBasket, 1999

The eighteenth basketball world cup started in China on Saturday: my mind rushed back to the national team that made history for Italian basketball. France, […]

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Legends
BMW style. Made in Italy.

BMW style. Made in Italy.

He is indisputably one of the most influential car designers of the 20th century, together with Giorgetto Giugiaro, Franco Scaglione, Giovanni Michelotti, Pininfarina, Zagato and […]

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Motors
God exists and he has a “Codino”. His name is Roberto Baggio.

God exists and he has a “Codino”. His name is Roberto Baggio.

Caldogno, a suburb of Vicenza with a population of tenthousand; on 18 February 1967 at 6.15 pm. Roberto Baggio is born: the “Divin Codino”, the man […]

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Legends
‘A means of happiness’: the bicycle, 200 years later

‘A means of happiness’: the bicycle, 200 years later

Today, Wednesday, June 26, the first patented bicycle turns 200 years. A wonderful anniversary, full of history and passion, which we decided to celebrate with […]

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Wheels
The Champion who inspired the singer Francesco De Gregori

The Champion who inspired the singer Francesco De Gregori

On 2 June the 102nd Giro d’Italia ended: the race has always fascinated me for the crazy tenacity and the incredible determination of its athletes. […]

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Wheels
Touching the sky with a finger

Touching the sky with a finger

Just a few elements are enough to recognize him: a red-black jersey, his captain’s armband and arm raised towards the sky. This is Franco Baresi, […]

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Legends
The legend of Nicola Pietrangeli

The legend of Nicola Pietrangeli

When we talk about Adriano Panatta as the best Italian tennis player it must be said that we’re talking about Open era, that is to […]

3 min
Legends
The legend of Bruno Pizzul

The legend of Bruno Pizzul

When Italians say “That’s all very well” they are quoting the sports commentator par excellence, who gracefully and politely narrated Italy’s matches for over thirty […]

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Legends
Dino Govoni, a crazy (not a prancing) horse

Dino Govoni, a crazy (not a prancing) horse

To “prance” is to “rise by springing from the hind legs”, according to the OED. To Italians, its present participle is commonly associated with Ferrari: […]

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Wheels
The legend of Giovanni Trapattoni

The legend of Giovanni Trapattoni

Giovanni Trapattoni needs no introduction. He may be summed up in one sentence: “Non dire gatto se non ce l’hai nel sacco” (a broken Italian […]

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Legends
The legend of Dan Peterson

The legend of Dan Peterson

Dan Peterson managed to overcome limits imposed by his sport and his role thanks to skills, charisma, and victories. He has become an icon, even […]

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