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Italy mourns Alex Zanardi

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Alex Zanardi, the Bologna-born racing driver and Paralympic gold medallist, who overcame catastrophic injury to become one of Italy’s most beloved sporting figures, has died aged 59.

Gianluca Rocchi, the referee chief at the heart of the investigation. Image credit: Matteo Ciambelli

Serie A referee chief and VAR officials investigation

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s football crisis deepens as a Milan criminal investigation exposes alleged manipulation of VAR decisions and referee selection.

Cobolli stuns Zverev to reach Munich Final

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Roman tennis star Flavio Cobolli reached the final of the BMW Open in Munich with a commanding straight-sets victory over world number three Alexander Zverev. He then broke down in tears, dedicating his win to a 13-year-old friend who died in Rome just days ago.

Baldini named interim coach for Italy

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

With both its head coach and federation president gone following a third consecutive World Cup failure, the Azzurri turn to their Under-21 boss, Silvio Baldini, as interim coach. The search for a permanent solution begins in earnest.

Sinner beats Alcaraz to take monte Carlo title Image credit: Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour

Sinner reclaims No.1 spot with Monte Carlo triumph

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz in a blustery final at the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters restores Jannik Sinner to the summit of world tennis. Sinner triumphed 7-6 (7-5), 6-3.

Gravina, Italian football federation chief quits.

Gravina and Buffon resign after missing third World Cup in a row

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Azzurri’s elimination by Bosnia-Herzegovina in a penalty shoot-out sends shockwaves through Italian football, prompting the resignations of both federation president Gabriele Gravina and legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.

Italy fail to make the main draw of the 2026 World Cup. Image credit: FIFA

Italy miss World Cup for third consecutive time

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The four-time world champions have now gone 12 years without appearing at football’s biggest tournament, and face at least another four. The team lost a painful penalty shootout against Bosnia-Herzegovina and miss the World Cup for a third consecutive time.