Tracking sports for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
SportsSofia Raffaeli earns silver at Baku European Cup. Italy's rhythmic gymnastics strategy positions athletes for Frankfurt World Championships and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualification.
SportsLigurian derby set as Arnaldi and Cadenasso reach Cagliari semifinals. Cadenasso cracks ATP top 200, earns Rome Masters wild card after quarterfinal wins.
Sports · TourismVenezia FC returns to Serie A for 2026-2027 after dramatic 2-2 draw with Spezia. Fourth promotion for coach Stroppa. What it means for Venice tourism and the club.
SportsJannik Sinner advances to Madrid Open final after dominant win over Fils. Can Italy's tennis star achieve what Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic never did?
Sports · EnvironmentItaly's first paperless final: Lazio vs Inter May 13 in Rome. Free metro/bus for ticket holders, extended hours, accessibility programs. How to attend sustainably.
Sports · EconomyFIFA increases 2026 World Cup prizes to $871 million. Every team gets $12.5M minimum. Italy faces pressure to qualify. New disciplinary rules take effect.
Sports · National NewsMilan prosecutors investigate Serie A referee chief Rocchi for alleged VAR pressure. What the probe means for match integrity and Italian football fans.
SportsJuventus faces Verona with just 3 points separating them from Roma and Como. Injury concerns and relegation-threatened opponents create a must-win scenario in Serie A.
SportsJannik Sinner battles Arthur Fils in Madrid semifinal, both unbeaten on clay. Cobolli exits to Zverev. Alcaraz out through Roland Garros with wrist injury.