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In Italy, one of the oldest sports teams in the world is fighting to stay in existence.
The Genoa Cricket Club was formed in the 19th century and are best known for bringing about the birth of Italian football.
Now though, it's the cricketers who need the football club they formed in 1893 to keep them alive.
After a century out of the spotlight, Englishman Mark Ebury became coach in 2007 and quickly guided Genoa Cricket Club back to the top flight.
Gone are the days when confused locals would ask 'where is your horse?' not realising the difference between cricket and polo. However their raised profile has created more serious problems as they strive to survive in Serie A.
Sportshour's Steve Crossman travelled to Genoa to meet the men who are trying to maintain a club with the richest of histories, using only the smallest of budgets...
Photo:Enrico Penello (left) and Pashupatti Alsen