Liviger1984
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Just seen a tweet from Ajax to say he's the first Italian to EVER play for them. Find that crazy given the size of the club and the amount of great Italian players over the years.
Aye? That's quite mad as wellI like obscure facts like that. Similarly Bastian Schweinsteiger was the first German to play for Man Utd.
Technically yes.Is Bassey not Italian (by place of birth)?
Unbelievably, that's true.Is Bassey not Italian (by place of birth)?
Which is probably even weirder given the bigger amount of imports into the English game. I mean in the same City, you had Bert Trautmann in the 50’s (I think?) and even Uwe Rosler in the 90’s.I like obscure facts like that. Similarly Bastian Schweinsteiger was the first German to play for Man Utd.
Except to invade the Horn of AfricaWeren't Italians quite famous for never really leaving Italy as well?
Balotelli as Macheda didn't play enough games for Man UnitedI think I’m right in saying only one Italian has ever won the title in England.
Balotelli
Italian managers have won it more than Italian players.I think I’m right in saying only one Italian has ever won the title in England.
Balotelli
His surname means “Pig Farmer”I like obscure facts like that. Similarly Bastian Schweinsteiger was the first German to play for Man Utd.
"Pig climber" I think.His surname means “Pig Farmer”