This edition of Football Italia previews the FA Cup Final. Confused? Don’t be, this year’s final featured Italians such as Fabrizio Ravanelli and Gianfranco Zola, who were the cover stars of this magazine.
In news, there is a two page report of Italy’s win over Poland in a World Cup Qualifier, which leaves Italy four points clear at the top of the group with only two games to play, although second place England have three games remaining.
Angry AS Roma fans went out to protest at the sale of Francisco Totti to AC Milan which was announced on local radio, only to discover they were victims of an April Fools prank.
There is a report on Juventus reaching the European Cup Final, while Fiorentina’s failure to reach the European Cup Winners Cup Final could see Gabriel Batistuta decide to leave the club.
In ads, Corinthian are bringing out a range of miniature figurines of Serie A star such as Paul Ince and Roberto Baggio.
Not to be left out, Inter Milan get a profile after reaching the UEFA Cup Final.
It’s a month of cup finals, as the Coppa Italia Final between Vicenza and Napoli gets previewed.
Juventus feature prominently in this edition, with profiles of Michele Padovano and Christian Vieri.
Juve’s French players, Zinedine Zidane and Didier Deschamps get profiled in a feature of French players in Serie A.
Roberto Baggio gets a double page feature as his form declines.
The is a five page profile of the FA Cup Final, with Italian interest aplenty in the line-ups of Chelsea and Middlesbrough.
This magazine is very black and white, with Udinese also getting a profile.
The magazine ends with a review of recent matches, as the 1996/1997 season reaches it’s conclusion.
