Desio
Desio () is a town and in the Province of Monza and Brianza, Italy. History. In 1277 it was the location of the battle between the Visconti and della Torre families for the rule of Milan. On 24 February 1924, Desio received the honorary title of city with a royal decree. It is also known as the birthplace of Pope Pius XI and of Marco Sportiello, Atalanta B.C. goalkeeper. In 1944 the opera singer Giuseppina Finzi-Magrini was killed in an American air raid on Desio. On November 20, 1998, it was instituted the International Studies and Documentation Center Pius  XI (who was born in Desio), at the presence of Mgr. Maurizio Galli. Transport. Desio is served by Desio railway station. Sports. Gruppo Sportivo Santi Pietro e Paolo, also referred to as S. Pietro e Paolo Desio, is one of the most famous football teams in Desio. Founded in October 2003, the Group started its activities in March 2004 becoming affiliated with the "Centro Sportivo Italiano" (CSI), the Entity for Sport Promotion acknowledged by the Italian National Olympic Committee and the Episcopal Conference of Italy.