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Italy's three World Cup misses reveal a deeper talent shortage. Can Maldini and the FIGC rebuild Italian football's youth development system in time?
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SportsItaly's Women's Volleyball Quest for Historic Third Consecutive Nations League Title Begins in Macao
Italy's Olympic champion women's volleyball team seeks unprecedented third consecutive VNL title at Macao Finals. Quarter-final against Netherlands as Azzurre aim for historic treble.
SportsFerrari Takes Dead Aim at Mercedes: Hamilton and Leclerc Chase Championship Glory in Hungary
Ferrari slashes Mercedes' championship lead to 78 points at season's halfway mark. Hamilton and Leclerc target Hungarian GP win as SF-26 upgrades pay off.
Sports · National NewsItaly's €20M Guardiola Gamble: Can the Federation Lure Football's Greatest Coach Back?
Italy's football federation pursues Pep Guardiola as next manager with historic €20M offer. Decision expected by July 23 amid Euro 2026 rebuilding plans.
Sports · National NewsItaly's Young Race Walkers Win Gold and Bronze at European Championships
Rebecca D'Alessandro wins gold, Caterina Carissimi bronze in 5,000m race walk at U18 Europeans in Rieti. Italy's rising stars now target World U20s.
SportsItaly Faces Must-Win Quarterfinal Against USA in 2026 Volleyball Nations League
Italy's world champion volleyball team faces USA in VNL 2026 quarterfinals in Ningbo, July 29-30. Winner advances to semifinals against Japan or China.
SportsInter Milan's Ambitious Goals for the 2026-27 Season: Serie A Glory and Champions League Redemption
Inter Milan targets back-to-back Scudetto wins and Champions League glory in 2026-27. Veteran Mkhitaryan renews, reveals club's four-tournament ambitions.
SportsItalian Dominance Returns: Antonelli Matches Ascari's Historic F1 Record at Belgium GP
19-year-old Kimi Antonelli wins Belgium GP, matching Alberto Ascari's 74-year F1 record. Ferrari's Leclerc finishes second in Italian motorsport triumph.
SportsEvenepoel Triumphs Over Pogačar at Tour de France While Vingegaard Crashes Out
Remco Evenepoel claims first mountain stage win at Tour de France, outsprinting Pogačar. Jonas Vingegaard abandons after crash. Time trial looms Tuesday.