Pro Direct Soccer Presents - Pantofola D’Oro - The Birthplace of the Golden Slipper

The shingle crunched under the tyres as we pulled into the driveway while a sleepy sheepdog, making the most of the midday sun, lazily raised an eyebrow as if we were disturbing his peace. Within ten feet of the entrance we were compromised by the glorious smell of leather and the delightful aroma of freshly-brewed espresso, which blended to make one of those feel-good fragrances, like fresh-cut grass.