[Football] Lentini, Torino - brill bbc piece

[Kosh]

Really enjoyed reading this, always thought Lentini was a (footballing) genius… anyway, it’s a very interesting read, some things I genuinely didn’t know about Torino too…

Lust, luck and a life less ordinary – the temptation of Gigi Lentini

A spectacular untamed talent, Gianluigi Lentini became the most expensive player in the world in 1992. But lust, luck and a determination to live life to his own rules derailed his top-level career.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Coalburner]

Really enjoyed reading this, always thought Lentini was a (footballing) genius… anyway, it’s a very interesting read, some things I genuinely didn’t know about Torino too…

Lust, luck and a life less ordinary – the temptation of Gigi Lentini

A spectacular untamed talent, Gianluigi Lentini became the most expensive player in the world in 1992. But lust, luck and a determination to live life to his own rules derailed his top-level career.

www.bbc.co.uk

Excellent article

 

[Kosh]

As referenced within the article…

 

[Barham's tash]

Fantastic article. Superbly crafted. Herbie Sykes I thought was predominantly a cycling journo - of which I have limited interest - but man can he craft a wonderful narrative.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

The Golden Age of Italian football

Torino were my team after Italia 90, and I still look out for their results, even if I dont really follow football avidly anymore.

What a fall from grace for the Italian game though - from the richest league in the world to one of empty stadiums and no money.

Cant say its a surprise really tbh...