Tracking sports for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Sports · PoliticsPM Meloni headlines Verona’s Olympic Closing Ceremony at the Arena. Expect road closures, extended night trains and packed hotels—plan your Sunday commute now.
Sports · TransportationSnowstorm gridlock in Cortina exposed flaws in the 2026 Olympic traffic plan, delaying curling. Switzerland won skimo gold; Italy's Giulia Murada missed podium.
Economy · SportsPre-order Italy’s ultra-limited Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic gold coins—VAT-exempt reverse-proof ¼ oz & 1 oz issues. Sales open 10 Feb; mintage strictly capped.
SportsUEFA’s racism investigation into Vinícius insults could trigger million-euro fines, stoppages and ID checks for Italian clubs—what it means for fans in Italy.
SportsInter Milan trail Bodø/Glimt 3-1; a two-goal San Siro win on 24 Feb would keep their Champions League dream alive. Buy tickets from 10:00 Friday on VivaTicket.
Sports · EconomyDiscover how the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics wrapped up with Arianna Fontana’s record 14th medal, Pietro Sighel’s 500 m heartbreak and legacies from faster M2 trains to new youth-sport grants.
Sports · PoliticsEU sport chief may skip Milan-Cortina Paralympic opening if Russia/Belarus march under flags. Residents face tighter security, travel delays. Read more here
SportsJohn Elkann’s push ignited Serie A referee reforms: full-time officials, 90-second VAR checks and smoother match-days. Discover the impact for fans and clubs.
National News · SportsAfter the Totti ruling, learn how Italian courts judge child-abandonment in Italy: age guidelines, key checks and tips for leaving kids home alone legally.