Marco Ricci

Over 500 ex-Italian footballers demand pension fund transparency. Legal battle in Rome reveals access issues affecting 60,000 players, coaches. What you need to know.

Iran announces it won't play in the 2026 World Cup despite qualifying, citing U.S. military conflict. FIFA faces unprecedented decision on replacement.

Atalanta's 6-1 Bayern defeat ends Italian Champions League hopes. Zero Serie A clubs in knockouts threatens Italy's UEFA ranking and 2026/27 European berths.

Atalanta faces Champions League elimination after devastating 6-1 loss to Bayern Munich. Read how this impacts Italian football and Serie A's European hopes.

René De Silvestro claims silver in skiing combined, lifting Italy to 9 medals at Milano Cortina 2026. Historic Lillehammer record within reach.

Novak Djokovic reaches round of 16 at Indian Wells after 9-year absence, managing right forearm pain. Next up: defending champion Jack Draper.

Atalanta hosts Bayern Munich in Champions League Round of 16. Depleted squad, home advantage, and Palladino's tactical gamble. Can Serie A's rising force upset Europe's top team?

Juventus beats Pisa 4-0, ending 34-day winless run. Yildiz stars as Bianconeri move 1 point from Champions League qualification with tactical masterclass.

Sara Gama receives Knight of the Republic honor for transforming Italian women's football and securing professional status for female players.

Olympic race walker Alex Schwazer disqualified at Italy championships. New champions Orsoni and Fiorini selected for World Athletics in Brazil.

Milan beats Inter 1-0 in San Siro derby thriller. Estupiñán's goal cuts lead to 7 points with 10 games left. Serie A title race wide open.

AC Milan defeats Inter 1-0 in heated March 2026 derby at San Siro. Estupiñán's goal cuts Inter's Serie A lead to 7 points with 10 games left. VAR controversy mars finish.

43-year-old Luca Casalini sets two CMAS world records in extreme under-ice apnea at Lake Anterselva in Alto Adige with no wetsuit protection.

Italy beats England 23-18 in historic first Six Nations win at Rome's Olimpico. How Quesada's system and grassroots work created this breakthrough.

Italy's rugby team defeats England 23-18 at Rome's Stadio Olimpico, ending 32 consecutive losses since 1991. Fabio Capello draws parallels to his 1973 Wembley goal.

China dominates para biathlon with 4 golds at Milano Cortina 2026. Italian athletes focus on alpine success with early medals. Sprint races continue Tuesday.

Maurizio Bormolini secures third consecutive World Cup victory in Czech Republic. Italy dominates parallel snowboarding with multiple top-ranked athletes ahead of Milano Cortina 2026.

Australian qualifier Hijikata upsets Darderi at Indian Wells 2026. Sinner and Paolini advance to third round. Latest on Italy's tennis stars in California.

Italy draws 1-1 with Denmark in crucial World Cup qualifier. Azzurre face must-win April fixtures vs Serbia and Denmark. Can they reach Brazil 2027? Latest standings.

Kimi Antonelli finishes 2nd in F1 season opener as Mercedes dominates Melbourne with 1-2 victory. Ferrari's pit strategy gamble costs Leclerc the win—analysis inside.

Italy defeats England 23-18 in historic Six Nations match. Azzurri end 33-year losing streak and climb to 9th world ranking. Breaking generational rugby barriers.

Rome's first completely free football academy for ages 7-14 from low-income families. Municipal-backed, no fees or applications. Former Serie A coaches.

Catania fans barred from Benevento match reveals Italy's volatile security rules. What expats and investors should know about last-minute bans and fan boycotts.

Seven nations including Ukraine boycott Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony to protest Russia and Belarus competing under their own flags at Italy's Winter Paralympics.

FIFA insider confirms Italy has no path to 2026 World Cup even if Iran withdraws. Asian nations like Iraq would get priority under FIFA's geographic rules.

Jasmine Paolini advances to Indian Wells third round with comeback win. The #7 Italian defeats Potapova 6-7, 6-2, 6-3. Faces Tomljanovic next.

Roma striker Dybala faces 45-day recovery after knee surgery. Learn how his absence affects Serie A and Europa League campaigns this spring.

World No. 2 Jannik Sinner dominates at Indian Wells, defeating Svrcina 6-1, 6-1. Faces Denis Shapovalov in third round on his path to reclaim ATP No. 1 ranking.

Half of 55 nations skip Milan-Cortina opening ceremony in Verona over Russia reinstatement. Eastern Europe boycotts, Iran withdraws. Competitions proceed.

18-year-old Kimi Antonelli qualifies 2nd at Australian GP, becoming Italy's youngest front-row starter in decades. Mercedes dominates qualifying as Verstappen crashes.

Italy's Azzurre basketball team chases their first World Cup berth since 1994 at Puerto Rico qualifiers this March. Watch live on RaiSport and Sky Sport.

Milan prosecutors close AC Milan probe exposing Elliott's hidden 5% stake—despite denying ownership to FIGC. What the investigation found and why it matters.

Francesco Pio Esposito, 20, could become first Inter academy striker to score in derby since 1974. Win clinches Scudetto as Milan trails by 10 points.

Tadej Pogačar honored with Colle Pinzuto sector naming at Italy's Strade Bianche. The world champion attempts unprecedented fourth consecutive win March 7, 2026.

Sicily's iconic 110th Targa Florio returns May 14-16, 2026 with mountain stages, road closures, and €2M+ economic boost. University of Palermo hosts HQ.

Atalanta hosts Lazio in Coppa Italia semifinal return leg April 22, 19:00 CET. After 2-2 draw in Rome, home advantage makes this decisive.

Tennis star Lucrezia Stefanini got death threats and gun photos over match-fixing. Italy's sports ministry investigates and calls for stronger protections.

Nine countries skip Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony over Russia-Belarus competition rules. What this boycott means for Italy residents and competing athletes.

Italy's women lose 1-0 to Sweden in World Cup qualifier opener. Saturday's Denmark match now crucial for automatic qualification to Brazil 2027.

Inter draws 0-0 with Como in Coppa Italia semifinal. Everything decided in San Siro return leg April 22. Milan derby Sunday.

Como faces Inter in Coppa Italia semifinal tonight at 21:00. Europa League qualification at stake as Inter seeks redemption after Champions League exit.

Jannik Sinner returns to Indian Wells after 2025 suspension, facing Mensik rematch after Doha upset. Italy's world No. 2 hunts first 2026 title on tough California draw.

Ilias Aouani sets new Italian marathon record at Tokyo Marathon. European runners close gap on African dominance in elite distance running.

Italian ski star Sofia Goggia leads SuperG World Cup by 84 points with 2 races left. Italy's top alpine racer chases her first SuperG globe after 4 downhill titles.

Bologna beats Pisa 1-0 at Arena Garibaldi with Odgaard's 90th-minute strike. Fifth straight win keeps European hopes alive.

20,000 Italian students attending Paralympics via Ministry program. €10 tickets, disability inclusion curriculum, and what this means for Italy's education system.

Rino Marchesi, who introduced Maradona to Serie A in 1984, passes away at 88. His legacy shaped Italian football history and Napoli's golden era.

Naples becomes European Capital of Sport 2026 with 150+ events, €17M infrastructure investment, and new facilities across city districts. Details inside.

Rising geopolitical tensions prompt enhanced security measures for Paralympic Winter Games opening in Verona March 6. Flight issues affect some delegations.

Italian tennis thrives: Darderi wins Santiago for 5th clay title, 8 Italians in ATP Top 100. Sinner seeks redemption at Indian Wells starting March 4.

Milan beats Cremonese 2-0 in stoppage time to secure second place. Juventus salvages dramatic 3-3 draw with Roma. Atalanta stunned by 10-man Sassuolo in Serie A.

Iliass Aouani becomes Italy's first sub-2:05 marathoner with a 2:04:26 Tokyo finish, securing 6th place and cementing his elite European status.

Italian authorities are charging illegal Serie A streamers €1,000 in damages plus €5,000 in fines. Over 2,000 users already caught. VPNs offer no protection.

Inter's 67 points after 27 games equals historic pace. With Milan 12 points behind, the Scudetto could be clinched by mid-April. Derby showdown looms March 8.

Turin hosts Champions League Volleyball Final Four May 16-17, 2026 at Inalpi Arena. Expect crowds, hotel hikes, travel disruptions—plus tourism opportunities.

Olympic silver medalist Andrea Panizza wins 1000m indoor rowing world championship at Piediluco with 2'38"9, days after setting world record of 2'38"0.

Flavio Cobolli wins ATP 500 Acapulco, reaches career-high #15. Italy now has 3 men in ATP Top 20. Find out how Italian tennis became a global powerhouse.

Italian tennis star Luciano Darderi advances to Santiago ATP final at 23, targeting his fifth career title. Watch the No. 21 ranked player dominate on clay.

San Antonio Spurs eye franchise record with 11-game win streak. Kevin Durant joins elite 32,000-point club. Plus Italian winter sports dominance continues.

Rome approves AS Roma's €1.05B stadium in Pietralata. Assembly votes March 10-12. Opens 2031 for Euro 2032. Environmental battles and legal challenges ahead.

Inter leads Serie A by 10 points ahead of Genoa clash. Napoli wins 2-1 at Verona, Como crushes Lecce 3-1 to stay top four. Champions League race intensifies across Italy.

Watch Argentina face Spain in the 2026 Finalissima on March 27. Free on TV8, also streaming on Sky and NOW. Full broadcast details for Italy viewers.

Roberto D'Aversa debuts as Torino manager with stark warning: players who don't grasp relegation risk will be cut. Ultras confront squad at training.

Italian rally legend Sandro Munari, 'The Dragon,' dies at 85. Four Monte Carlo Rally wins, Lancia Stratos domination in the '70s, and an enduring motorsport legacy.

At his 84th birthday tribute, World Cup legend Dino Zoff told Italian football officials that grassroots clubs—not elite academies—build character and resilience in young players.

Luciano Darderi defeats fellow Italian Andrea Pellegrino to reach Santiago semifinal. Italy's emerging clay-court dominance continues with Darderi's career-best ATP 250 run.

Leonardo Fabbri claims 12th Italian shot put title with 21.80m at Ancona championships. World season leader targets gold at 2026 World Indoor Championships.

Flavio Cobolli makes history as first Italian to reach Acapulco ATP 500 final, matching his career-best No. 17 ranking. Faces Tiafoe Saturday.

Cristiana Girelli joins Bay FC on loan from Juventus until August 2026. Four Italian internationals now compete in NWSL seeking top-level competition abroad.

Italy defeats Great Britain 93-57 in World Cup qualifier. Livorno rematch March 2 could secure advancement. Banchi's team builds momentum.

Jasmine Paolini stages stunning comeback from 0-6 first set to beat Katie Boulter at WTA Mérida Open. Italy's No. 7 reaches semifinals in Mexico.

DAZN gets 69 exclusive World Cup matches in Italy from 2026. Rai broadcasts 35 free, including opener and final. Plan your viewing options now.

Atalanta draws Bayern Munich in Champions League Round of 16. Bologna-Roma derby in Europa League threatens Italy's UEFA coefficient. All March fixtures set.

Roma faces Bologna in Europa League Round of 16 on March 12 & 19, 2026. One team's elimination costs Italy valuable UEFA coefficient points needed for future Champions League slots.

Fiorentina faces Raków Częstochowa in Conference League Round of 16. First leg March 12 in Florence, return March 19 in Poland. Match preview and travel info for Italian supporters.

Italy's Flavio Cobolli defeats Wu Yibing 7-6, 6-1 to reach Acapulco ATP 500 semifinals. Ranked 20th, the Italian faces Kecmanović on Feb 27 in pursuit of title glory.

Bologna reaches Europa League round of 16 for the first time in decades, Fiorentina survives Conference scare. Three draw ceremonies in Nyon today set March opponents for Italian clubs.

Giro della Sardegna returns after 15 years with 160 international riders. Road closures, tourism boost, and five stages across the island Feb 25-Mar 1.

Inter, Juventus collapse while Atalanta survives. Discover what Serie A's Champions League wipeout means for Italy's football future and finances.

Atalanta advances to Champions League Round of 16 with dramatic 4-1 win over Dortmund. Palladino's tactical masterclass secures Italy's European presence.

Juventus eliminated from Champions League by Galatasaray in playoff. €11M financial loss impacts summer transfers as club fights for Serie A top-four finish.

Italy women's team begins do-or-die World Cup 2027 qualifying vs Sweden March 3, 2026. Only group winner advances directly—no room for error against elite opponents.

Atalanta faces Dortmund tonight at Bergamo's Gewiss Stadium, needing to overturn a 2-0 deficit. Can the home side deliver a historic comeback?

Fiorentina hosts Jagiellonia with 3-0 first-leg advantage. Vanoli plans heavy rotation ahead of crucial Udinese clash as Viola climb from relegation zone.

Bologna's injury crisis leaves just two fit fullbacks to defend their 1-0 Europa League lead vs Brann Thursday at Dall'Ara. Season's European hopes hang in balance.

Italy debuts in rugby's new Nations Championship this July in Tokyo, facing New Zealand and Australia. Learn about the tournament structure and what's next for the Azzurri.

Roberto D'Aversa takes over Torino as new manager to fight relegation. Can he fix the club's defensive crisis and keep Serie A status alive?

Nadia Battocletti wins her 6th consecutive Italian cross-country title at Selinunte, extending an unprecedented streak in Italy's distance running.

Italy's record-breaking Olympian Fontana joins Paralympic athletes at Sanremo Wednesday, Feb 25. Strategic visibility boost 11 days before Paralympics open March 6.

Inter faces 3-1 deficit vs Bodo/Glimt in Champions League play-off return leg at San Siro. Coach Chivu reveals comeback strategy. Can the team advance?

Inter extends Serie A lead to commanding 10 points as AC Milan's 24-game unbeaten run ends with controversial 1-0 home loss to Parma. Title race now heavily favors the Nerazzurri.

Italy's record-breaking Winter Games delivered 27 medals and €5.3B-€6.1B economic impact. Discover housing upgrades, job creation, and tourism surge affecting residents.

Genoa defeat Torino 3-0 at Luigi Ferraris to draw level at 27 Serie A points, just 6 above relegation zone. Fans protest as crisis deepens for the struggling granata.

Italy's Azzurri face England at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on March 7 after heavy France defeat. Explore Six Nations tournament standings and Italy's path to recovery.

Inter needs to overturn a 3-1 deficit against Bodø/Glimt on February 24 at San Siro. Key tactical insights for Italy's Champions League hopes and €10M financial stakes.

Italy's 4-man bobsled crew finishes heartbreakingly close at home Olympics—just 0.25 seconds from bronze at Cortina. Germany sweeps gold and silver at Milano Cortina 2026.

Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics projected to bring Italy 30 medals and €6 billion economic boost. What these forecasts mean for Northern Italy residents.

Milano faces Derthona in tomorrow's Coppa Italia final at Turin's Inalpi Arena. Derthona stunned Bologna 84-78 while Milano beat Brescia 106-102 in semifinals.

Lewis Hamilton signals renewed focus for Ferrari's 2026 F1 season after tough 2025 debut. New regulations offer championship hope for Italian team.

Eileen Gu claims Olympic halfpipe gold at Livigno with 94.75 points, securing her third medal at Milano Cortina 2026. Details on the postponed final.