Italy Names Silvio Baldini as Interim Manager Following World Cup Heartbreak The Italian Football Federation (Figc) has officially appointed Under-21 coach Silvio Baldini as the interim manager of the senior national team. Baldini will lead the Silvio Baldini interim coach Italy transition during a period of profound instability for the Azzurri, who are reeling from … Read more
Roldeney De Oliveira: The Pioneer Redefining Judo for São Tomé and Príncipe In the world of international judo, some athletes are defined by their medals, while others are defined by the doors they open. Roldeney De Oliveira belongs firmly in the latter category. By becoming the first judoka to represent São Tomé and Príncipe at … Read more
Italian Icons Witness Bayern Munich Edge Real Madrid in Champions League Clash The Santiago Bernabeu served as the backdrop for a high-stakes encounter on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Real Madrid hosted Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Whereas the match concluded with a 2-1 victory for the Bavarians, … Read more
FIGC Leadership Overhaul: Gabriele Gravina Resigns Following World Cup Qualification Failure The landscape of Italian football is facing a seismic shift. Gabriele Gravina, the long-serving president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), has officially stepped down, leaving a power vacuum at the top of the sport in Italy. The resignation comes as a direct consequence … Read more
Saving the Game: Gianni Petrucci Calls for Unified Reform of Italian Football The intersection of sport and statecraft is rarely as visible as it is in Italy, where the passion for the pitch often spills directly into the halls of power. Now, Gianni Petrucci is calling for a formal, strategic alliance between these two worlds … Read more
Palermo Secure 2-0 Victory Over Avellino as President Mattarella Watches from the Stands Palermo kept their promotion ambitions alive on Easter Sunday, securing a 2-0 victory over Avellino at the Stadio Renzo Barbera. The match was played under the gaze of a distinguished guest, as Italian President Sergio Mattarella attended the fixture, marking his second … Read more
Police thwarted a potential ambush targeting supporters of Maceratese football club on Sunday afternoon, leading to seven arrests and travel restrictions for both Maceratese and Civitanovese fans. Authorities intercepted a group of approximately 25 ultras, wearing hoods and wielding clubs, near the Civitanova Marche toll booth. The group was reportedly preparing to confront Maceratese fans … Read more
A profound sense of grief has enveloped Modena Calcio. The club is mourning the loss of Nina Rivetti, just 10 years old, daughter of Vice President Silvio Rivetti and niece of Modena patron Carlo Rivetti. The heartbreaking news was announced by the club through its official website on Friday, March 29, 2026. “With hearts broken, … Read more
Cittadella edged past Lecco 2-1 on Sunday afternoon in a Serie C, Group A clash marred by contentious officiating, leaving the visitors frustrated and questioning several key decisions by referee Giuseppe Rispoli of Locri. The defeat tightens the race for promotion, with Cittadella now breathing down Lecco’s neck in the standings. The match at the … Read more
ZENICA, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Italy defender Federico Dimarco has defended his and his teammates’ celebration of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s penalty shootout victory over Wales, insisting the reaction was “instinctive” and born of respect, not arrogance. The incident has sparked debate in Italy, with some criticizing the players for appearing to revel in a result … Read more