SportsRoma Signs Young Star Castro for €35M in Strategic Forward Swap with Bologna
Santiago Castro completes €35M move to AS Roma, inheriting the number 9 shirt. Artem Dovbyk heads to Bologna on loan. Tactics for 2026-27 Serie A.
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Sports · PoliticsFIFA's $4.2B World Cup Sale: Italy Faces Boycott Choice as Europe Revolts
UEFA and Italy's FIGC oppose FIFA's $4.2B World Cup privatization. Europe threatens boycott of 2026 tournament. What the Azzurri boycott choice means for Italian fans.
Sports · EconomyItaly's Euro 2032 Stadiums: Flaminio Out for Matches, Five Cities Named by July 31
Italy excludes Rome's Flaminio from Euro 2032 matches but keeps it for training. Five stadiums named by July 31 with billions in infrastructure at stake.
Sports · EconomyWhy Italian Football Is Losing Its Young Talent to Foreign Imports
Serie A relies on 63% foreign players while Italian Under 21s get minimal playing time. Explore how this affects Italy's national team and local talent development.
Sports · PoliticsMancini Returns as Italy Coach After Pirlo Controversy Triggers FIGC Crisis
Roberto Mancini named Italy's new national team coach as Claudio Ranieri becomes Technical Director. Understand the political turmoil and stakes for 2026 qualification.
SportsZinedine Zidane Named France Head Coach After Five-Year Wait
Zinedine Zidane named France head coach after rejecting all club offers for 5 years. Contract runs through 2030; debut Sept 25 vs Turkey in Nations League.
Sports · National NewsMancini Named Italy Coach as FIGC Resolves Leadership Crisis
Roberto Mancini appointed Italy national team coach after Maldini-Leonardo resignations. FIGC ends weeks of turmoil and political tensions over leadership.
SportsItaly's Fencing Dynasty: Young Champion Favaretto Triumphs While Errigo Rewrites Record Books
Martina Favaretto becomes Italy's newest world foil champion, beating teammate Arianna Errigo. Italy dominates Hong Kong championships with 5 medals.
Sports · National NewsItaly Football Crisis: Maldini Resigns After Just 16 Days as Pirlo's Russia Ties Derail Coaching Appointment
Italy's football leadership implodes after just 16 days: Maldini and Leonardo resign as Pirlo's Russian betting ties block his path to coaching role.