The 1959–60

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season was won by

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Teams

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and

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had been promoted from

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Events

A modern professional structure was introduced, together with a third relegation.

Final classification

Inter and Roma were invited to the

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Results

Top goalscorers

References and sources

*''Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio - La Storia 1898-2004'', Panini Edizioni, Modena, September 2005

External links

- All results on Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation, RSSSF Website. {{DEFAULTSORT:1959-60 Serie A Serie A seasons

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1959–60 in Italian football leagues