Gabriel Batistuta, Rui Costa and dozens of former Fiorentina players returned to the Stadio Artemio Franchi for an emotional centenary celebration on Saturday night.
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A river of purple through Florence as Fiorentina’s centenary begins
Around 15,000 fans marched through central Florence to celebrate Fiorentina’s centenary and its bond with the city.
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Palazzo Vecchio exhibition marks Fiorentina’s centenary
Thirteen photographs from the Foto Locchi Archive will go on display in Florence from 23 August to 13 September 2026.
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Fiorentina to mark centenary with fireworks and light show at Franchi stadium
The celebrations will take place on 29 August, a match featuring former players is also planned for early September.
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Could Euro 2032 Come to Florence? City Formally Joins Host Race
Florence has completed the first stage of its bid, but the final choice of venues will rest with UEFA.
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A Century of Fiorentina: 100 Years of Football, Florence and Purple Passion
ACF Fiorentina celebrates its centenary in 2026, marking 100 years of triumphs, legendary players and an enduring bond with Florence.
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Giuseppe Commisso new president of Fiorentina as club stays in family hands
The club’s board formalised the appointment of Rocco Commisso’s son, with his widow Catherine also joining the board.
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Fiorentina faces new mourning after Commisso’s passing
The death of the club’s president follows years marked by tragedy, including the loss of captain Davide Astori and director general Joe Barone.
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Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso dies at 76
He led Fiorentina since 2019, died in the United States after a long period of medical treatment.
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Stadio Franchi delays deepen Fiorentina’s crisis and city’s dismay
Renovation now due to finish in 2029 as Fiorentina sink to the bottom of Serie A and Florence fears losing part of its identity.
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