Soccer in October
 

Any idea where to look up to see if there are any games this time of year. Any reccomendations on where to see a game?

Lesa, in order to answer your question we need to know what countries you are asking about or what cities.

UK Footie season is in full swing in october, as is most of Europe.<BR>Muck

&quot;UK Footie season is in full swing in october, as is most of Europe&quot;<BR><BR>But, for the bigger teams at least, tickets aren't always cheap/easy to come by.

Lesa's question is for Italy.<BR><BR>Lesa - Since you will be in the Lake Como/Milan area, either Inter Milan or A.C Milan will be your best bet. <BR><BR>There is a match in Milan every weekend at the San Siro.<BR><BR>Alternatively you could see Roma or Lazio while you're in Rome.<BR><BR>I don't think next year's match calendar is online yet. Ask again nearer the time.<BR><BR>Hope this helps ...<BR><BR>Steve

I think I speak for the 'menfolk' of the UK when I say don't EVER call it 'Soccer' when in UK! It is 'football' - using the term 'soccer' is liable to get ridicule in your direction as that name is considered seriously naf!!!. Oh yeah the football fans are that serious about the 'beautiful' game. I don't tend to get involved - being female of the species....!! ;O)

Fixtures for the next season will not be announced until at least a month after the conclusion of the present season in May/June. Apart from league matches, there will be European ties and cup games. Then go on the league's official website and all the information will be there. For Italian football in English http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/ is a good site, which has a section on how to get tickets. Most Serie A games aren't sold out and you can get ticket on the day at the stadium, or a few days before from the club and other selling agents. For popular fixures like a Milan derby (Inter v AC), you'll need to book in advance through official club website or through ticket agencies. There are plenty of agents/tour operators who put together a package deal including match ticket, hotel and transport, but you'll pay for the convenience. Other top teams are Juventus of Turin, Rome teams of Lazio and AS Roma, Parma and Bologna.

Hi<BR><BR>just a bit of trivia ..............<BR><BR>Football (called soccer I believe by some) is a winter game in UK, summers being fully occupied by the thwack of leather upon willow.<BR><BR>However in North Europe (Scandinavia), football is a summer game as ice hockey occupies the winter months.<BR><BR>So if you want to see the football game live in Europe .............. choose your country carefully !<BR><BR>Peter<BR>http://tlp.netfirms.com<BR> <BR>

EnglishOne, menfolk in some parts of the UK do call football soccer on occasion, when distinguishing between Gaelic football and soccer. That said, they may still call soccer football and Gaelic football football in the same conversation, so I just sit back and have another drink.

Dear Ann41<BR><BR>They don't play Gaelic football in almost all of the UK. It is an Irish nationalist game, and whilst it sneaks over the border into Northern Ireland the south doesn't count (quite rightly).<BR><BR>However, if one is snobbish enough, and upper enough, one MIGHT use the name &quot;soccer&quot; to distinguish it from Rugby football. The Head of PE at my school fell into that category 30 years ago, anyway.<BR><BR>And, if Steve has read Lesa's question right and it's an Italian one, I'd suggest juventus- the Turin team- as a good alternative to the Milan teams.

Thanks for the info guys, and sorry for my ignorance, as I usually refer to football as Aussie rules, but yes I do know that your football is the world game! Steve is right, will be in Italy, and thought it would be a great opportunity to catch a game.<BR><BR>Cheers

Shelia--I think that County Armagh, the All-Ireland champions last year, might have to argue with you that gaelic only &quot;slips over the border&quot;! Or Down, which has won it twice.<BR><BR>Lesa-sorry for getting so off topic. I'd go for Juve or Roma myself. And it's a great way to experience Italy.