Kaka1899
04-08-2007, 16:11
Now modern day footballers have superstitions or pre match rituals as we all know but here are some of the best from Serie A (article from Calcio Italia)
Milan Keeper Marco Storari and Ferdinando Coppola have similar rituals Storari Tapes a picture of the virgin MAry to his wrists whillost Coppola sticks a picture to his goalposts.
Carletto and Trappatoni can be seen with Rosarybeads on match days .
Some people believe that Yellow is a good omen thats why Galliani wears that yellow tie on match days.
For some weird reason Mutu wears his underpants inside out to ward off curses :D
Sprinkling Salt is common in the south as the salt purifies the turf and removes bad spirits.
Former Genoa and Piacenza Ace Nicola Cacci used to chew on the grass before matches as a sign of how his luck will be on that match.
Milan Keeper Marco Storari and Ferdinando Coppola have similar rituals Storari Tapes a picture of the virgin MAry to his wrists whillost Coppola sticks a picture to his goalposts.
Carletto and Trappatoni can be seen with Rosarybeads on match days .
Some people believe that Yellow is a good omen thats why Galliani wears that yellow tie on match days.
For some weird reason Mutu wears his underpants inside out to ward off curses :D
Sprinkling Salt is common in the south as the salt purifies the turf and removes bad spirits.
Former Genoa and Piacenza Ace Nicola Cacci used to chew on the grass before matches as a sign of how his luck will be on that match.