Italy On This Day

Fascinating stories from each day of the year about the people and events that have shaped the culture and history of Italy

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Showing posts with label 1970. Show all posts

16 February 2020

Angelo Peruzzi - footballer

Italy international who was twice world's costliest goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi won every major prize in club football during his yea...

5 September 2017

Francesca Porcellato - Paralympian

Life of sporting excellence born of horrific accident Francesca Porcellato has competed at seven summer and three winter Paralympic Ga...

4 June 2017

Deborah Compagnoni - Olympic skiing champion

Alpine ace won gold medals in 1992, 1994 and 1998 Deborah Compagnoni on the podium after winning gold at Lillehammer in 1994 The ...

13 January 2017

Marco Pantani - tragic cycling champion

Rider from Cesenatico won historic 'double' Marco Pantani - instantly recognisable in his trademark bandana Marco Pantani, w...

15 December 2016

Frankie Dettori - champion jockey

Milan-born horseman among all-time greats Frankie Dettori goes to post in the 2015 Derby on Golden Horn, which he considers the best h...

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