Tracking sports for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
SportsItaly seeks unprecedented 3rd Six Nations win in single campaign against Wales at Cardiff. Historic milestone would cap breakthrough 2025 tournament for Azzurri.
Sports · PoliticsUkraine accuses Milano Cortina 2026 organizers of flag confiscation amid Russian athlete controversy. Italy hosts diplomatic crisis as 11 nations boycott opening ceremony.
Sports · EconomyOver 500 ex-Italian footballers demand pension fund transparency. Legal battle in Rome reveals access issues affecting 60,000 players, coaches. What you need to know.
Sports · PoliticsIran announces it won't play in the 2026 World Cup despite qualifying, citing U.S. military conflict. FIFA faces unprecedented decision on replacement.
Sports · EconomyAtalanta's 6-1 Bayern defeat ends Italian Champions League hopes. Zero Serie A clubs in knockouts threatens Italy's UEFA ranking and 2026/27 European berths.
Sports · EconomyAtalanta faces Champions League elimination after devastating 6-1 loss to Bayern Munich. Read how this impacts Italian football and Serie A's European hopes.
SportsRené De Silvestro claims silver in skiing combined, lifting Italy to 9 medals at Milano Cortina 2026. Historic Lillehammer record within reach.
SportsNovak Djokovic reaches round of 16 at Indian Wells after 9-year absence, managing right forearm pain. Next up: defending champion Jack Draper.
SportsAtalanta hosts Bayern Munich in Champions League Round of 16. Depleted squad, home advantage, and Palladino's tactical gamble. Can Serie A's rising force upset Europe's top team?