Tracking sports for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Sports · National NewsFederico Tomasoni's ski cross silver at Milano Cortina 2026 honors late partner Matilde Lorenzi. Emotional tribute reignites Italy athlete safety debate.
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 · TransportationLautaro Martínez will be out for at least four weeks, reshaping the Milan derby: cheaper tickets, metro stop closures, and Fantacalcio and betting updates for Italian fans.
Sports · EnvironmentOver 300 IOC specialists are stress-testing Milan-Cortina 2026 in real time—from road closures and renewable-energy drills to early tourism surges that will shape daily life for residents.
Sports · EconomyItaly's men's curling fell to Switzerland, sparking a €3.2M funding review, semifinal ticket resales & grassroots demand—what it means for fans & taxpayers.
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.