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Jaan Roose of Estonia broke a new world record on Wednesday

Estonian slackline athlete crosses Strait of Messina

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three-time world champion slackliner Jaan Roose of Estonia broke a new world record on Wednesday by walking across the Messina Strait on a slackline tightrope.

Jasmine Paolini, the first Italian woman through to wimbledon singles final. Image: Wimbledon on X

Paolini through to semis, Sinner out of Wimbledon

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jasmine Paolini made history on Tuesday night by becoming the first Italian woman to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals. World no.1 Jannik Sinner lost in five sets to Russian Medvedev after receiving medical attention for a dizzy spell during the third set. Lorenzo Musetti faces American Taylor Fritz in the quarters later today.

Paolini, Musetti and Sinner in Wimbledon quarter-finals

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lorenzo Musetti on Monday joined Jannik Sinner and Jasmine Paolini in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. It is the first time since Roland Garros in 1948 that Italy has had three players in this stage of a slam.

Fabio Fognini into third round of Wimbledon 2024

Fognini causes Wimbledon upset, Sinner edges Berrettini

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Veteran tennis player Fabio Fognini defeated Norwegian Caspar Ruud in four sets to move into the third round of Wimbledon. Later the same day, the all-Italian match saw Sinner defeat Berrettini, also in four sets.

sinner berrettini wimbledon 2024. Image Wimbledon on X

Sinner faces Berrettini in Wimbledon second round

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jannik Sinner faced a tough challenge in the first round of The Championships, but defeated German Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Monday. Sinner will now face Berrettini in the second-round.

Antitrust Authority fines Football Federation (FIGC) €4million

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Antitrust Authority has fined the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) over €4million euros for abusing its dominant position.

Italy beaten by Switzerland. Image: Reuters

Italy beaten and out of Euro 2024

June 30, 2024June 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A lacklustre performance saw Italy beaten 2-0 by a far superior Swiss team at the UEFA Euro 2024 championship last night.

Zaccagni celebrates after equalising for Italy against Croatia at Euro 2024. Image courtesy of UEFA

Italy scrape a draw against Croatia

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mattia Zaccagni scored in the dying moments of stoppage time to earn Italy a dramatic 1-1 draw against Croatia. The defending champions progress to the Euro 2024 last 16.

US Open 2025 - Sinner and Musetti meet in quarter-final Sinner and Musetti to contest two grass courts finals 23rd June 2024

Tennis players transition to grass courts in winning style

June 23, 2024June 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian tennis enjoys a moment of triumph, setting up for a Sunday of finals on grass courts ahead of Wimbledon.

Italy beat Albania 2-1 in first European Championship 2024 match

Italy wins opening game in defence of Euros title

June 16, 2024June 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s European Championship title defence got off to a disastrous start by conceding a goal just 23 seconds into their match against Albania. However, the Azzurri managed to turn things around quickly.