Passion for soccer ingrained in Italian sports connoisseurs

By NBC Olympics

Published February 17, 2026 8:54 am

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In just a few months, sports fans in Italy will be shifting their focus from the Olympics to the FIFA World Cup. Peter Alexander delved into the history of soccer in Italy and the culture surrounding it.

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