Health · SportsYoung Athletes in Italy: Why Cardiac Screening Gaps Put Healthy Teens at Risk
A 15-year-old died playing tennis in Abruzzo despite Italy's strict cardiac screening. What parents and coaches need to know about hidden heart risks.
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Sports · National NewsSilvio Baldini Named Interim Italy Coach for June 2025 Friendlies
Silvio Baldini takes charge of Italy for June friendlies vs Luxembourg and Greece. Interim appointment until new FIGC president decides permanent coach after June 22 election.
Sports · CultureAston Villa Ends Bologna's Home Fortress: What's Next for Italy's European Dream
Aston Villa crushes Bologna 3-1 at Dall'Ara in Europa League quarter-final first leg. Bologna faces near-impossible comeback task on April 16 at Villa Park.
SportsFiorentina's Conference League Dream Crumbles: Viola Need Miracle After Devastating 3-0 Palace Loss
Fiorentina suffers crushing 3-0 defeat to Palace in Conference League quarters. Viola need 4-0 win at home April 16. Can Florence witness a miracle comeback?
SportsSinner Battles Through Monte Carlo Quarterfinal: Physical Toll and Clay Court Struggles Exposed
Jannik Sinner reaches Monte Carlo quarterfinals despite back pain and fatigue. The Italian faces Auger-Aliassime Friday with clay adaptation challenges before Roland Garros.
SportsBologna vs Aston Villa: Quarter-Final First Leg Tests Injury-Hit Rossoblù's European Run
Bologna faces Aston Villa in Europa League quarter-final first leg at Stadio Dall'Ara. Injury-hit rossoblù aim to end 26-year wait for semi-final spot.
Sports · HealthFrom Machines to Men: How Patrice Evra's Fight Against Racism and Toxic Culture is Reshaping Italian Football
Ex-Juventus star Patrice Evra reveals how racism and toxic masculinity plague Italian football—and why new mental health programs still aren't enough.
Sports · National NewsSwiss Referee Sandro Schärer Appointed for Bologna-Aston Villa Europa League Quarter-Final
Swiss referee Sandro Schärer, with disputed calls in previous matches, will officiate Bologna-Aston Villa Europa League quarter-final. Why Italian fans are concerned.
Sports · PoliticsDe Laurentiis Threatens Serie A Breakaway: How Italy's Football Power Struggle Affects Fans
De Laurentiis demands Serie A control over FIGC or threatens breakaway league. What changes mean for Italian football fans and governance structure.