Historical Florentine Football is an extremely violent sport that originated with the birth of Florence itself. Father to both soccer and rugby, it is played by calcianti: men, mostly from Florence, who play for honor, glory, and passion. Nobody gets a penny. There are four teams that participate: the Greens of San Giovanni, the Reds of Santa Maria Novella, the Whites of Santo Spirito, and the Blues of Santa Croce.

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