Has anyone died playing Calcio Fiorentino?
Yes. While there have been no deaths during the game in modern times, there have been numerous cases of players hospitalized, sometimes for months. City authorities in 2007 banned the match for a year after a brawl which saw around 50 players (that’s almost all of them) taken to court.
Is Calcio Fiorentino still playing?
Will the coronavirus pandemic put an end to the bloody yet beloved sport of calcio storico? Florentines have played calcio storico, or “historic football,” since the 15th century. This year, due to the pandemic, the sport has been postponed as locals ponder the game’s future. Niccolò Innocenti is a baker in Florence.
How is Calcio Fiorentino played?
The game is played out in 50 minutes. Players can use both their hands and feet to play. 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).
What date is Calcio Fiorentino?
June 24th
Participants play in two semi-finals on one of the weekends in early June. The final game takes place on June 24th, the day of St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of Florence.
How much are calcio Storico tickets?
Cost of tickets generally goes from 29 to 80 euro with the best central seats in tribune A being the most costly.
Where does the name Calcio Storico Fiorentino come from?
ORIGINS The Calcio Fiorentino history is an ancient game: since the 15th century an activity that combined today’s sports such as football, rugby and, if desired, also wrestling was practiced in Florence! From these different disciplines the one that most distinguishes the Calcio Storico Florentino is, as the name already indicates, football.
When are the semi finals of the Calcio Storico Fiorentino?
Cost of tickets generally goes from 29 to 80 euro with the best central seats in tribune A being the most costly. The semi-finals will be played the weekend of June 15 and 16. On June 15th, the “Reds” of Santa Maria Novella will go against the “Greens” of San Giovanni in Piazza Santa Croce at 5pm.
What are the rules of calcio Fiorentino football?
Among the important Calcio Fiorentino rules it is interesting that the Costume football in Florence features a Moral Code of Footballer, which recalls the codes of chivalry of the Middle Ages. The basic principles of this Regulation are Virtue, Honour, Respect, Courage, Loyalty, Truth, Trust, Clemency and Consideration.
When does the Calcio Storico Fiorentino parade start?
All the districts of the Calcio Storico Fiorentino participate in the parade although the final only includes two teams. Usually the show starts around four o’clock, an hour before the actual start of the match. Follow the procession and try to identify, among the costumed characters, who is taking part! It is not that difficult
