AC Chievo Verona, normally known as Chievo, are a modern Serie A success story. In 2001, they became one of the most fondly-regarded teams in Italy, Chievo Verona were founded in 1929 in the small Verona suburb of the same name. Under inspirational manager Luigi del Neri, the team won promotion into Serie A in 2001-2002, and stunned the establishment by playing a starring role in the championship. Since then the club have been among the stronger sides of Serie A, the small and relatively uncommercial side managing entry into European competitions, every success made all the sweeter by the decline in the fortunes of city rivals Verona (relegated). Although clouded by the big corruption scandal following the '03-'04 season, Chievo are now among the big names of Italian football.

Team colours: bright yellow and blue.

Official website: www.chievoverona.com. In English and Italian.

Stadium

Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi
Piazzale Olimpia
via Perloso
37139 Verona
Capacity: 42,160

The stadium is close to the city centre, and just a fifteen-minute walk from Verona's main train station, Porta Nuova.

Match Tickets

Tickets for Chievo home games are available directly from the club website. You pay by credit card, and then collect the tickets at the stadium before the match (take email confirmation and ID). Full instructions are provided in English on the website.

Verona Travel and Tourism

Verona, in the Veneto, is one of Italy's loveliest towns. A thriving town in its own right, it's also an appealing tourist destination for weekend breaks. It's rich in archeological sites and has a beautiful medieval centre. The Roman Arena, where concerts and operas are performed in the summer, is the city's major site (original capacity 20,000), but the so-called 'Juliet's balcony' is also a principal port on the Shakespearian tourist trail.

You can spend a long time exploring the narrow streets lined with palazzi that make up the historic centre (there's also a mini-train tour if you're feeling lazy). Some of the churches contain fine works of art, while the Teatro Romano over the river has excellent views from the terraces where the ancients watched plays.

If you're planning a longer stay, or want to see more of Italy, Verona is usefully located for Venice or for the lovely Lake Garda. It's easy to travel by public transport from the lake to Verona, so you could combine football and natural beauty if that's your taste.

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The Arena where the Romans viewed their sporting events

Lovely Lake Garda is within easy reach of Verona