What is the aim of calcio storico?

The basics of Calcio Storico Fiorentino: A goal is called a caccia and it’s scored by throwing the ball over the designated spot at the end of the field. If the player misses the spot, the other team gets half a point (mezza caccia). Players are not identified by numbers but by symbols.

Is calcio storico real?

Calcio Fiorentino (also known as calcio storico “historic football”) is an early form of football (soccer and rugby) that originated during the Middle Ages in Italy. Once widely played, the sport is thought to have started in the Piazza Santa Croce in Florence.

Is calcio storico legal?

Actions seen as unsportsmanlike conduct in other sports is not only legal in calcio storico, but highly encouraged. There is still sportsmanship among the teams as this is not all out war, even if it is essentially a war game derived from the games troops played to stay in fighting shape.

Where is Calcio Storico held?

Florence
Where to view Calcio Storico. Calcio Storico Fiorentino takes place every year in Florence, Italy. The game is played in front of Santa Croce at the Piazza Santa Croce.

What does Calcio Storico mean in English?

The Calcio Storico – ‘historic football’ – is an ancient form of football from the 16th century, which originated from the ancient roman ‘harpastum’, and is played in teams of 27, using both feet and hands.

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What time of year is Calcio Storico?

The final match is played every year on June 24, the feast day for St. John the Baptist, Florence’s patron saint. This year’s game could be delayed until February 2021.

Can you watch Calcio Storico?

This year, everyone gets a front row seat to the Calcio Storico games by watching online (pay-per-view) or on TV (locally on Toscana TV and Tele Iride). For global audiences, you can watch the game on Eleven Sports or LIVEnow.

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