Europe's 55 football nations in one season
55 Football Nations started his microstate mini-break with nine goals in San Marino as Virtus thrashed Murata 8-1. Incredibly, another nine goals followed in Luxembourg when Fola beat US 9-0 in the little Esch derby. The Lux top two served up … Continued
55 Football Nations was interviewed by Luca Pelliccioni from the Federazione Sammarinese Giuoco Calcio for San Marino television. Dark glasses were worn to avoid the mild glare of fame. Luca was interested in the concept, challenges and conclusions of 55FN. He also … Continued
55 Football Nations went Alpine. A minor classic simmered at Admira until Sturm eased to victory. St. Gallen won their fifth consecutive league match against Grasshoppers. And Vaduz outplayed Schaffhausen in the Swiss second flight. Travel highlights include the magnificent Hohensalzburg … Continued
Liechtenstein is my inspiration. Reading about this defiantly independent slice of the Alps pushed my thoughts towards 55 Football Nations. This was its turn. It remains a peculiarity. FC Vaduz, the leading team, pay to play in the second tier … Continued
55 Football Nations had just one day in the Czech Republic where Dukla camera police didn’t want evidence of the home team’s 3-1 defeat to Vysočina Jihlava. MŠK Žilina and Spartak Trnava were more welcoming for Slovakian league and cup matches. … Continued
55 Football Nations saw Sevilla outclassed at home to Atlético and doughty in Málaga. The famous Portuguese camera ban restricted efforts at Porto and Vitória. Moody clouds, players and fans were captured at second division Varzim. Travel highlights include the wonderful Mezquita in Córdoba … Continued