Tracking sports for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Sports · CultureAt his 84th birthday tribute, World Cup legend Dino Zoff told Italian football officials that grassroots clubs—not elite academies—build character and resilience in young players.
Sports · EconomyCristiana Girelli joins Bay FC on loan from Juventus until August 2026. Four Italian internationals now compete in NWSL seeking top-level competition abroad.
SportsItaly defeats Great Britain 93-57 in World Cup qualifier. Livorno rematch March 2 could secure advancement. Banchi's team builds momentum.
SportsJasmine Paolini stages stunning comeback from 0-6 first set to beat Katie Boulter at WTA Mérida Open. Italy's No. 7 reaches semifinals in Mexico.
Sports · Digital LifestyleDAZN gets 69 exclusive World Cup matches in Italy from 2026. Rai broadcasts 35 free, including opener and final. Plan your viewing options now.
SportsAtalanta draws Bayern Munich in Champions League Round of 16. Bologna-Roma derby in Europa League threatens Italy's UEFA coefficient. All March fixtures set.
Sports · National NewsRoma faces Bologna in Europa League Round of 16 on March 12 & 19, 2026. One team's elimination costs Italy valuable UEFA coefficient points needed for future Champions League slots.
Sports · TourismFiorentina faces Raków Częstochowa in Conference League Round of 16. First leg March 12 in Florence, return March 19 in Poland. Match preview and travel info for Italian supporters.
SportsItaly's Flavio Cobolli defeats Wu Yibing 7-6, 6-1 to reach Acapulco ATP 500 semifinals. Ranked 20th, the Italian faces Kecmanović on Feb 27 in pursuit of title glory.