Gli stadi per il Mondiale di Calcio Italia ’90. Riti, mascheramenti e antagonisti

The 1990 World Cup organized in Italy represents a unique case study in the field of sporting events: many were the subjects involved in the organization of the event and many were the repercussions on the economic, political, cultural and social scenario of the country. The essay analyzes the stadiums built for Italia 90, contextualizing them within the global phenomenon of the World Cup. The new facilities are the result of numerous disguises and are characterized by their antagonistic nature toward the city. A peculiar aspect of Italia 90 compared to previous World Cups concerned the organizational dynamics of the event, aimed at strengthening domestic economic policy and conveying Made in Italy in all possible declinations of design culture.