Cagliari Calcio (founded in 1920) have won the Italian league title once. The Sardinian team's return to Serie A in the 2004-2005 season also heralded the return of local hero Gianfranco Zola. In contrast, the 2005-2006 season began with the sacking of the team's manager after just one match.

Team colours: red and blue shirts, blue shorts and socks

Official website: www.cagliaricalcio.net (in Italian). With a 'Zola Special Area'.

Stadium

Stadio Comunale Sant'Elia - Via Vespucci. Built in 1970 by the sea, and adapted for the World Cup in 1990.
Capacity: 23,500

Match Tickets

Prices are listed on the official website's 'Botteghino' page. In Cagliari, tickets can be be bought at Cagliari Point, Viale la Playa 15, and at the Centro Coordinamento Cagliari Club, Via Ariosto 26 . Match tickets may also be available online at Ticketone. Note that there are often reductions available for women and children, among others.

Cagliari Travel and Tourism

Cagliari is the regional capital of the Italian island of Sardinia (Sardegna). The town has a busy port and an interesting historic area. For more information on visiting Sardinia, see their tourist board's website: http://www.esit.net/. Not far from town, past the football stadium are some popular sandy beaches at Poetto.

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