# Catanzaro football club historical commemorations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/catanzaro-football-club-historical-commemorations
> Updated: 2026-09-23T03:02:11.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Recent developments in Catanzaro, Italy, have focused on honoring the historical legacy of the local football club. 

In Catanzaro, a statue is being unveiled in front of the Nicola Ceravolo stadium to commemorate football legend Massimo Palanca. The monument, part of the ‘The Wind of CZ – Identità in Movimento’ project, honors Palanca for his significant impact on the club and the Calabria region, specifically noting his record of scoring 13 goals directly from corner kicks.

Additionally, former player and commentator Massimo Brescia has shared reflections on the club’s history and his family’s multi-generational connection to the institution. Brescia highlighted the legacy of his father, Salvatore, who served as a player, secretary, and director following the club’s foundation in 1929.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Catanzaro: Massimo Brescia reflects on club history and family legacy

Former player and commentator Massimo Brescia discusses his lifelong connection to Catanzaro and his father’s role in the club’s 1929 founding.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catanzaro-massimo-brescia-reflects-on-club-history-and-family-legacy

### 2026-09-17: Catanzaro unveils statue for football legend Massimo Palanca

Catanzaro is unveiling a statue to honor football legend Massimo Palanca, celebrated for his record 13 corner-kick goals and his deep connection to US Catanzaro.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catanzaro-unveils-statue-for-football-legend-massimo-palanca

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