Football in Sicily (Calcio in Sicilia)
The island of Sicily has three professional teams with Palermo Football Club, Catania Football Club and Messina all situated on the one island. In recent years Palermo and Catania have both enjoyed being in the top tier of Italian football and Messina a few years ago also temporarily reached the top tier. You can get tickets and watch matches for Serie A and depending in the season, UEFA Cup games.
Catania Football Club
Location: Stadio Angelo Massimino.
Official Website: Catania Football Club.
Nickname: Rossazzurri (which translated into English generally means the blue and reds).
Palermo Football Club
Location: Stadio Renzo Barbera.
Official Website: Palermo Football Club.
Nickname: The 'Rosanero' which means the pinks and the blacks (which is the colour also of their tops).
ACR Messina Football Club
Location: Stadio San Filippo
Official Website: Messina Football Club.
Nickname: Peloritani.
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