Calcio Fiorentino: The Manliest Game On Earth

Although the game was not played for around two centuries, it reared its hardnosed head in the 20th Century when organised sports were revived in fascist Italy.

Today just three matches are played annually amidst much pomp and ceremony in Florence’s Piazza Santa Croce each June. That’s surely enough, as inevitably blood is spilled.

Written by: Karl Fabricius

Source: environmentalgraffiti.com

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    CALCIO FIORENTINO
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    Crazy to see how they transformed Santa Croce. I used to walk across Piazza Santa Croce everyday when I was studying...
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    Been there!