Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has won the English Premier League title, ending the club's 22-year drought. His journey to the top began at a youth tournament in Rome.
Calafiori competed in the Torneo Galeazzi at around eight years old while playing for the Petriana youth team.
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An archival photo from the tournament resurfaced during the final week of its 37th edition.
The image shows a young Calafiori holding an early career trophy. It highlights his athletic progression from those early days to professional success.
Calafiori overcame a severe knee injury in 2018 that sidelined him for an extended period.
He later made his Serie A debut with AS Roma and had a successful campaign with Bologna, finishing fourth and qualifying for the Champions League.
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He also played for the Italian national team during the European Championship, providing a decisive assist to Mattia Zaccagni.
Torneo Galeazzi Continues
The current Torneo Galeazzi is ongoing with youth fixtures across multiple Roman venues.
On May 27, 2026, the Primi Calci division featured matches between Lodigiani and Roma, and Trastevere against Vigor Perconti at Valle Giulia.
The Esordienti division held Roma versus Ostiamare and Trastevere against Grifone at the Pio XII facility. The Under 14 division matches are scheduled through the weekend.
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The tournament will conclude with final championship matches on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Pio XI sports complex.
