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From the Bergamo Lions to the Grey Cup – the story of Montreal Alouettes GM Danny Maciocia’s career in Italy
Montreal Alouettes GM Danny Maciocia never thought his Italian heritage would lead to one of the most satisfying coaching experiences of his career. A Grey Cup...
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Football stars Henry Poggi and Luke Casey had long road back from Italy amid coronavirus pandemic
By Kevin J. Andrews When former Atholton quarterback Luke Casey and Gilman tight end Henry Poggi went to play in the Italian Football League this...
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Italian Federation of American Football finally shuts down season
Not unexpectedly, the Italian Federation of American Football, FIDAF ( (Federazione Italiana Di American Football), has announced that the 2020 senior men’s seasons have now...
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Italy’s decision postponed until at least April 13
Although there are signs of a slowing of the spread of the coronavirus in Italy, in keeping with the most recent decree by the Italian...
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“The opponent now is the Coronavirus”: American coach Michael Wood is adjusting to life under Italian quarantine
Head Coach Michael Wood of the reigning Italian champions, the Milano Seamen has seen a lot of things over his nearly twenty-five years coaching in...
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RIP Paolo Crosti – 1953 – 2020 – Victim of COVID-19
It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of one of the founding fathers of American football in Italy, Paolo “Big Ram” Crosti,...
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European American football leagues still in suspension, cancellations have started
With the coronavirus holding Europe in a firm grip, the list of American football leagues that have postponed all activity is long but more and...
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Italian federation postpones start of top league due to new government coronavirus restrictions
The Italian Federation of American Football, FIDAF, has postponed the start of Italy’s top league, Division 1 for at least two weeks, until March 21...
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Italy’s Lorenzo Dalle Piage switched from swimming to football and never looked back
When Lorenzo Dalle Piagge was picked from among 26 hopefuls at the CFL Global Combine in Italy to travel to Toronto in late March for...
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Italian DE Lorenzo Dalle Piagge invited to CFL Combine in Toronto
Defensive lineman Lorenzo Dalle Piage has been extended an invitation to showcase his skills for Canadian Football League (CFL) general managers, coaches and scouts in...
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LIVESTREAM: Italy welcomes the CFL Global Combine to Florence
The Canadian Football League takes its CFL Global Combine roadshow to Florence Italy, Saturday, January 25 and working with the Italian Federation of American Football, FIDAF,...
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Italy: Torino Giaguari sign QB Cory Benedetto
The Torino Giaguari who reached the wild card playoffs in Italy’s Div. 1 in 2019, have signed Cory Benedetto to quarterback the team in 2020....
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Italy: Firenze Guelfi tap Baylor pipeline again with RB Rashoderick Shock Linwood
Italy’s Firenze Guelfi, surprise finalists in the Italian championship game in 2019, have signed another Baylor product, Rashoderick Shock Linwood, for the 2020 season. New...
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Marcus Herford stamps passport to football championships
Marcus Herford, Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year in 2007 and a member of KU’s victorious Orange Bowl team that season, is, more...
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Italy: Bolzano Giants sign ex NFL RB Khiry Robinson
The Bolzano Giants, Italian semifinalists in 2019, have signed ex New Orleans Saint and New York Jets running back Khiry Robinson for the 2020 season....
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Italian champions, the Milano Seamen sign safety Pierre Courageux
The Milano Seamen, winners of their third consecutive Italian title and fifth in six years, have signed one of the top safeties in Europe, Pierre Courageux from France. The 6’1″,...
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AFI’s Europe Top 20: 2019 Coaches Poll – Final
The final AFI Europe Top 20 Coaches Poll has a couple of major changes as almost everyone would expect, and for the first time ever...
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Dan Levy new head coach of Italy’s Firenze Guelfi
The Firenze Guelfi, fresh off a historic season for the club, have signed Dan Levy as their new head coach for the 2020 season. The...
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Europe’s Top 22 National Teams ranked with European Championship qualifiers around corner
With the European Championship Group A and Group B tournaments set to start and the first international friendly game of the season scheduled for this...
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Meet Marcus Herford, new HC of the Italian champion Milano Seamen
The defending Italian champions, the Milano Seamen, announced that they have promoted offensive coordinator Marcus Herford to the position of head coach. Herford is currently serving as offensive coordinator...