Italy

Back in 2017, The Football Crest Index was first published — a glorious coffee table book that served to document and preserve the history behind the crests of all 49 clubs to have appeared in the English Premier League. The beautiful aesthetic of the publication was achieved by employing 49 different designers, each of whom supported the club they worked on to produce the artwork which accompanied the chronicle.

Cristiano Ronaldo is no stranger to the spotlight. In fact, he often seeks it out, what with his provocative underwear line, manicured appearance and supermodel girlfriends. 

But this past week the spotlight has been a bit brighter, a bit hotter, a bit more uncomfortable. 

In all the noise surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to Juventus, much was lost regarding the return of prodigal son Leonardo Bonucci. For many, AC Milan had gotten the better of a transfer that saw promising 24-year-old defender Mattia Caldara and Gonzalo Higuain land at the San Siro while the 31-year-old Bonucci — hot off his worst season as a professional — performed a sort of walk of shame back to Allianz Stadium.