Sports · PoliticsRome Risks €144M on World Athletics Bid While Facing London and Nairobi Rivals
Rome bids €144M for 2029 World Athletics Championships against London, Munich, Nairobi. Decision Sept 2026. Impact on residents explained.
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SportsItaly Wins Mixed-Team Diving Gold at 2026 European Championships but Jodoin di Maria Finishes 6th
Italy's mixed diving team claims European gold at the 2026 Paris championships, but defending champion Sarah Jodoin di Maria finishes 6th in platform as Britain dominates.
Sports · PoliticsEuropean Football Powers Move to Oust FIFA's Infantino After €4.2B Privatization Backlash
French President Macron backs UEFA's push to remove FIFA's Infantino after €4.2B privatization crisis. England, Wales, Finland withdraw support—what it means for Italy.
SportsEnrica Piccoli Falls Just Short of Podium at European Swimming Championships
Italy's Enrica Piccoli finished 4th in artistic swimming solo free at Paris Europeans, missing bronze by mere points after leading before final routine.
SportsItaly's Youth Basketball Silver: A Tournament That Exposed Promise and Pipeline Challenges
Italy wins U18 European silver in Trentino but faces talent exodus to US colleges. What it means for Italian basketball's future development.
SportsItaly's 19-Year-Old Star Wins Silver at European Artistic Swimming Championships
Filippo Pelati secures fourth medal at 2026 European Artistic Swimming Championships in Paris. Italy's 19-year-old star claims silver in men's solo free routine.
SportsJuventus Kicks Off Asian Tour in Hong Kong: Chelsea Friendly Marks Start of Pre-Season Campaign
Juventus arrives in Hong Kong for summer tour. Face Chelsea August 5, then Inter and Palermo in Perth. New signings debut under Spalletti.
Sports · PoliticsUEFA Threatens Legal Action Against Infantino Over Failed FIFA Privatization Deal
UEFA issues formal legal threat to FIFA President Infantino over abandoned $20B privatization plan. Wales withdraws support as governance crisis threatens his 2027 reelection bid.
SportsItalian Diver Chiara Pellacani Chases Historic Record with Three Paris Golds
Rome's Chiara Pellacani dominates diving at 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris with three golds in three days. Closes in on Tania Cagnotto's record.