Twenty-seven men from four neighborhoods compete in a fierce, rule-less match of Calcio storico fiorentino in Florence's Santa Croce arena.
“Sferomachia. Harpastum. Calcio.”
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Twenty-seven men from four neighborhoods compete in a fierce, rule-less match of Calcio storico fiorentino in Florence's Santa Croce arena.
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In the arena of Santa Croce, the historic sport of Calcio storico fiorentino ignites the streets of Florence each June. Teams from four neighborhoods-blue, red, white, and green-compete in matches that last fifty minutes and feature no rules. Each team consists of twenty-seven players, all driven by a fierce spirit of competition. This documentary captures the energy of the event and the deep cultural significance of Calcio storico, a tradition that has thrived since 1580, reflecting the vibrant heritage of the city.
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Why Watch
- See the fierce competition in Calcio storico matches.
- Meet players like Davide Cappelletti and Leonardo Schiavoni.
- Find out about the cultural significance of this ancient sport.
Did You Know
- Calcio storico has been played in Florence since 1580.
- Each team in Calcio storico has twenty-seven players.
- Matches last for fifty minutes with no rules.
- The event takes place in the arena of Santa Croce.
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What is Calcio storico fiorentino?
Calcio storico fiorentino is a historic sport that originated in Florence, dating back to 1580, where four neighborhoods compete in a contact sport with no rules.
How many players are on each team in Calcio storico?
Each team in Calcio storico consists of twenty-seven men.
When does the Calcio storico event take place?
The Calcio storico event takes place during the third week of June.
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