The Most Dangerous Game Of Football | Calcio Storico
Calcio Storico is football like you’ve never seen before! Dating back to the 15th century, this early form of the game is brutal. But behind the blood and punches lie a story of tradition, pride and honour. A sport as unique and loved in Florence as ACF Fiorentina are, next season will see a unique collaboration between the two... #4Quartieri1CuoreViola
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Calcio Storico Fiorentino 2019, la finale Rossi Bianchi
video di Matteo Calì - I Rossi di Santa Maria Novella vincono il Torneo 2019 del Calcio Storico Fiorentino battendo in finale i Bianchi di Santo Spirito con un perentorio 8 a 2. Partita mai in discussione davanti al neo proprietario della Fiorentina Rocco Commisso, Magnifico Messere per la finale odierna, seduto in tribuna accanto al sindaco Dario Nardella e al Presidente del Calcio Storico Fiorentino Michele Pierguidi. Sul sabbione di Santa Croce trionfo rosso e festa meritata con la curva che festeggia la seconda vittoria consecutiva del Torneo di San Giovanni.
The Rules of Calcio Storico (Calcio Fiorentino) - EXPLAINED!
Ninh explains, the Rules of Calcio Storico (the Rules of Calcio Fiorentino).
Calcio Storico is the most brutal and violent team sport in the world!
Watch this short tutorial video guide on how to play Calcio Storico, the original beautiful game from Italy (from Florence (Firenze)).
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Calcio Storico Fiorentino, ROSSI vs AZZURRI, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
Calcio fiorentino is an early form of football that originated in 16th century Italy. Once widely played, the sport is thought to have originated in the Piazza Santa Croce in Florence. Here it became known as the giuoco del calcio fiorentino or simply calcio; which is now also the name for association football in the Italian language. The game may have started as a revival of the Roman sport of harpastum. Calcio was reserved for rich aristocrats who played every night between Epiphany and Lent. Even Popes, such as Clement VII, Leo XI and Urban VIII were known to play the sport in Vatican City. The games were known to get violent as teams vied with each other to score goals. This game was probably played already in the 15th century, so much that some matches were organized on a completely frozen-over Arno river in 1490. In a historically famous occasion, the city of Florence held a match on February 17, 1530 in defiance of the imperial troops sent by Charles V, as the city was under siege. In 1574 Henry III of France attended a game of bridge fighting put on in his honor during a visit to Venice; the king is recorded as saying: Too small to be a real war and too cruel to be a game. The official rules of calcio were published for the first time in 1580 by Giovanni de' Bardi, a Florentine count. The game is played on a field of sand with a narrow slit constituting the goal, running the width of each end. Each team comprises 27 players who are allowed to use both feet and hands to pass and control the ball. Goals are scored by throwing the ball over into the netting at the end of the field. There is a main referee, six linesmen and a field master. Each match is played out for 50 minutes with the winner being the team with the most goals scored. Interest in Calcio waned in the early 17th century. However, in 1930 it was reorganized as a game in Kingdom of Italy, under Mussolini. After playing each other in two opening games, the two overall winners go into the final which occurs each year on June 24; this is San Giovanni (St. John's Day), the Patron Saint of Florence. The modern version of calcio allows tactics such as head-butting, punching, elbowing, and choking but sucker punches and kicks to the head are banned. It is also prohibited for more than one player to attack an opponent. Any violation leads to being thrown out of the game. Matches last 50 minutes and are played on a field covered in sand, twice as long as it is wide ( approximately 80x40 meters ). A white line divides the field into two identical squares, and a goal net runs the width of each end. Each team has 27 players and no substitutions are allowed for injured or expelled players. The teams are made up of four Datori indietro (goalkeepers), 3 Datori innanzi (fullbacks), 5 Sconciatori (halfbacks), 15 Innanzi o Corridori (forwards). The Captain and Standard Bearer's tent sits at the center of the goal net. They do not actively participate in the game, but can organize their teams and sometimes act as referees, mainly to calm down their players or to stop fights. The Referee and his six linesmen referee the match in collaboration with the Judge Commissioner, who remains off the field. The referee, above everyone else, is the Master of the Field. He makes sure the games runs smoothly, stepping into the field only to maintain discipline and reestablish order in case of a fight on the field. The game starts when the Pallaio throws the ball towards the center line, then at the first whistle, 15 forwards or Corridori begin fighting - punching, kicking, tripping, hacking, tackling, and wrestling with each other in the brutal and often savage contests designed to an effort to tire the opponents out and punch, kick, or strike a hole in the opposition defenses, but which often descends into an all-out brawl. Then followed by a small cannon firing; the shot announces the beginning of the contest. From this moment on, the players try by any means necessary to get the ball into the opponents' goal also called caccia. The teams change sides with every caccia or goal scored. It's important to shoot with precision, because every time a player throws or kicks the ball above the net, the opposing team is awarded with half a caccia. The game ends after 50 minutes and the team which scored the most cacce wins. The prize is also interesting, because along with the Palio, the winning team used to receive a Chianina, a type of cow. However, the prize has been reduced to a free dinner for the winning team; the players earn no other compensation.
Calcio fiorentino (calcio storico), Florence, Italy
Calcio Storico Fiorentino, ROSSI vs AZZURRI, Florence, Italy, Europe
Calcio fiorentino is an early form of football that originated in 16th century Italy. Once widely played, the sport is thought to have originated in the Piazza Santa Croce in Florence. Here it became known as the giuoco del calcio fiorentino or simply calcio; which is now also the name for association football in the Italian language. The game may have started as a revival of the Roman sport of harpastum. Calcio was reserved for rich aristocrats who played every night between Epiphany and Lent. Even Popes, such as Clement VII, Leo XI and Urban VIII were known to play the sport in Vatican City. The games were known to get violent as teams vied with each other to score goals. This game was probably played already in the 15th century, so much that some matches were organized on a completely frozen-over Arno river in 1490. In a historically famous occasion, the city of Florence held a match on February 17, 1530 in defiance of the imperial troops sent by Charles V, as the city was under siege. In 1574 Henry III of France attended a game of bridge fighting put on in his honor during a visit to Venice; the king is recorded as saying: Too small to be a real war and too cruel to be a game. The official rules of calcio were published for the first time in 1580 by Giovanni de' Bardi, a Florentine count. The game is played on a field of sand with a narrow slit constituting the goal, running the width of each end. Each team comprises 27 players who are allowed to use both feet and hands to pass and control the ball. Goals are scored by throwing the ball over into the netting at the end of the field. There is a main referee, six linesmen and a field master. Each match is played out for 50 minutes with the winner being the team with the most goals scored. Interest in Calcio waned in the early 17th century. However, in 1930 it was reorganized as a game in Kingdom of Italy, under Mussolini. After playing each other in two opening games, the two overall winners go into the final which occurs each year on June 24; this is San Giovanni (St. John's Day), the Patron Saint of Florence. The modern version of calcio allows tactics such as head-butting, punching, elbowing, and choking but sucker punches and kicks to the head are banned. It is also prohibited for more than one player to attack an opponent. Any violation leads to being thrown out of the game. Matches last 50 minutes and are played on a field covered in sand, twice as long as it is wide ( approximately 80x40 meters ). A white line divides the field into two identical squares, and a goal net runs the width of each end. Each team has 27 players and no substitutions are allowed for injured or expelled players. The teams are made up of four Datori indietro (goalkeepers), 3 Datori innanzi (fullbacks), 5 Sconciatori (halfbacks), 15 Innanzi o Corridori (forwards). The Captain and Standard Bearer's tent sits at the center of the goal net. They do not actively participate in the game, but can organize their teams and sometimes act as referees, mainly to calm down their players or to stop fights. The Referee and his six linesmen referee the match in collaboration with the Judge Commissioner, who remains off the field. The referee, above everyone else, is the Master of the Field. He makes sure the games runs smoothly, stepping into the field only to maintain discipline and reestablish order in case of a fight on the field. The game starts when the Pallaio throws the ball towards the center line, then at the first whistle, 15 forwards or Corridori begin fighting - punching, kicking, tripping, hacking, tackling, and wrestling with each other in the brutal and often savage contests designed to an effort to tire the opponents out and punch, kick, or strike a hole in the opposition defenses, but which often descends into an all-out brawl. Then followed by a small cannon firing; the shot announces the beginning of the contest. From this moment on, the players try by any means necessary to get the ball into the opponents' goal also called caccia. The teams change sides with every caccia or goal scored. It's important to shoot with precision, because every time a player throws or kicks the ball above the net, the opposing team is awarded with half a caccia. The game ends after 50 minutes and the team which scored the most cacce wins. The prize is also interesting, because along with the Palio, the winning team used to receive a Chianina, a type of cow. However, the prize has been reduced to a free dinner for the winning team; the players earn no other compensation.
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Calcio Storico Fiorentino Parade - Florence Italy 24 July 2012
The final match of Calcio Fiorentino - a rough version of soccer first documented in the 16th centure - is played each year on the 24th of June, the celebration of San Giovanni (St. John), the Patron Saint of Florence. Preceding the match is a parade in historic costume including the four city teams. The parade starts at 5PM near Piazza Santa Maria Novella, and passes through Piazza della Signoria, before heading to Piazza Santa Croce, where the matches are played. A fireworks show follows the match, starting around 10PM, and can be seen from most locations along the River.
This Barbaric Version of Soccer Is the Original Extreme Sport
Florence, Italy, is largely regarded as the cradle of the Renaissance. And while the city is best known for its artistic contributions to the world, few are aware that it is also the birthplace of soccer. However, the soccer of 15th-century Florence was rather barbaric in nature. They called it calcio storico, and despite the bloodshed it incurs, locals still play it to this day.
The Romans originally invented a sport they referred to as harpastum to keep their warriors in shape. Then men in Florence revived the game in 59 B.C. and eventually started calling it calcio, a word meaning “to kick” in Italian. The premise of calcio storico is somewhat similar to modern-day soccer. The men compete on a square-shaped field, running around in an attempt to throw the ball into the designated goals. The rules, however, are a different story. The 27 players on each team are free to use Greco-Roman combat moves, tackle opponents rugby-style and even box one another on the field. None of these acts are considered fouls.
Vocativ took a trip to Florence to speak to a few men who are actively involved in calcio storico. As the city is divided into four neighborhoods, each quarter has its own representative team in the league. “It’s a great honor when you show up in the square and there are more than 7,000 fans watching, says Simone Brogliardi, a player for the blue team. You feel like a gladiator entering the arena and ready to fight.”
But the honor does not come without a price. In fact, Alessandro “Ciara” Franceschi, the coach for the red team, says the game is brutal for players. “Violence is an inherent part of this game, he says. It’s really a war game; out of 27 teammates, at least 10 or 15 are going to come out injured.
Franceschi has seen players hide their injuries—broken ribs and hands—to finish a match. Because calcio storico is the most ancient tradition of Florence with a history of more than 2,000 years, players risk it all for the sake of honor.
“Calcianti are athletes, strong athletes, courageous athletes, because the game is very masculine, very tough,” explains Luciano Artusi, director of calcio storico. “It evokes the meeting points of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance: toughness, chivalry and willingness to proudly demonstrate that you belong to the city of Florence.”
After the match, the winning team is treated to a simple banquet in their neighborhood. They do not get paid for their participation in the bloodsport.
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Rossi di Santa Maria Novella 2016, Calcio Storico Fiorentino, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
« Nella venerabile chiesa di Santa Maria Novella, un martedì mattina, non essendovi quasi alcuna altra persona, [...] si ritrovarono sette giovani donne... »
(Giovanni Boccaccio, Decameron, Prima giornata, introduzione)
Azzurri di Santa Croce 2016, Calcio Storico Fiorentino, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
The blue team is the most successful among the teams participating in the tournament Florentine. golden period for the results of this team were the '80s when he dominated virtually unopposed. The first win of the tournament dates back to 1959 while the last to 2011.
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Firenze, ai Rossi la finale di Calcio Storico Fiorentino
Roma, (askanews) - Se le sono date di santa ragione ma stavolta non ci sono stati infortunati e solo un'espulsione. I Rossi di Santa Maria Novella hanno vinto il Calcio Storico Fiorentino battendo i Verdi per 10 cacce (goal) e mezzo a 4, in una finale molto partecipata in piazza Santa Croce, a Firenze, nel giorno dedicato al Patrono, San Giovanni.
Conosciuto anche come calcio in costume, il calcio storico fiorentino è una disciplina che riecheggia un gioco che in latino era chiamato harpastum. Da molti considerato il papà del calcio, nei fondamentali ricorda molto più il rugby. E' un gioco antico, la partita più celebre risale al 1530 durante l'assedio di Firenze, quando si giocò un po' per non interrompere l'usanza del calcio nel periodo di Carnevale, un po' come sfida al nemico assediante.
Un gioco tornato in auge nel Novecento, una grande rievocazione storica che anima una tradizione locale contribuendo a tener vivo, anche in clima moderno, il carattere di Firenze con i tornei tra i quartieri storici: i Bianchi di Santo Spirito, gli Azzurri di Santa Croce, i Rossi di Santa Maria Novella e i Verdi di San Giovanni.
Corteo del Calcio Storico Fiorentino / Florence Italy / 1
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Italian Moment, une demi finale du Calcio Storico à Florence
Quelques images prises l'année dernière en pleine demi finale du célèbre Calcio Storico Fiorentino. Mi rugby, mi lutte, ce sport dont les racines remontent à la Renaissance impressionne autant par l'adresse - la célèbre place de Santa Croce - que par son style, disons les choses clairement, plutôt violent.
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