Calcio Storico is without a doubt the most brutal sport on earth. Its name comes from Italian and means Historic Football.
However, it is nothing like the football you know. Teams consist of 27 players each and although it’s a sport, it mostly resembles a brawl. Everything is allowed except sucker-punches and kicks to the head. This means that punches, tackles and choke holds are a standard for every match. It takes place in Italy and is only for those who are well trained and ready to get literally bloody hurt. It is truly a violent sport.
Here are some of the best photos to give you a better idea. Which of you fellow lazy penguins would like to participate?
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1. The Ref
2. Face off
3. The Crowd
4. This one’s mine!
5. The Playing Field
6. Man Down
7. Kick Start
8. Beginning Ceremony
9. Kick up some dust
10. Touchdown
11. Finish him!
12. Ref’s Instructions
13. Injuries are inevitable
14. One on one
15. The First Act
16. Victory Roar
17. Get the ball!
18. Incoming KO
19. Chaos on the field
20. One kick to end it all
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