Definition of Calcio

What is the meaning of Calcio when it comes the sport of football?

Calcio in the Italian language simply means football.

Football is the most important sport in Italy (by far) and the nation can be proud to have won four World Cups. The premier football league in Italy is called Serie A and it is one of the top European leagues when it comes to quality and player value. Teams such as Juventus, Milan, Inter, Napoli and Roma are contenders to win major European trophies each season. So far they have won 48.



There is always an abundance of star power, style and flair in Italian football. Serie A is said to be the most tactical league in the sport.