Calcio Storico Fiorentino: the 16th-century sport originating in Italy. ... Calcio storico fiorentino​ is definitely a violent spectacle but this does not mean that everything goes. Punches, kicks, head butts and wrestling are all considered legal by the rules of the game.

Has anyone died playing Calcio Storico?

Yes. While there have been no deaths during the game in modern times, there have been numerous cases of players hospitalized, sometimes for months. City authorities in 2007 banned the match for a year after a brawl which saw around 50 players (that's almost all of them) taken to court.

What is the most violent sport in Italy?

Calcio Fiorentino (also known as calcio storico "historic football") is an early form of football (soccer and rugby) that originated during the Middle Ages in Italy.