TIL about Calcio storico fiorentino which is a form of football where players brutally fight each other

each team begin fighting in a wild mixed martial arts match—punching, kicking, tripping, hacking, tackling, and wrestling

Ahh, so this is where Tony Pulis’ Stoke City got their inspiration!

Thanks for sharing. I just watched a match, it was a lot of fun to watch. Much action packed!

Reminds me of the movie “Blood of Heroes” with Rutger Hauer. There are now leagues of Jugger players around the world if you want to get involved in the safe version of this.

Learned about it in the Arte manga, very fun read so far, can recommend

Irl fight club