Sport news from Italy: archives - Page 15 of 21

Gigi Riva who passed away on 22nd January 2024.

Tributes to Gigi Riva footballing legend

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian football legend Gigi Riva passed away on Monday at the age of 79. He had been hospitalised due to a heart attack on Sunday, sources confirmed.

Mike Maignan AC Milan goalkepper. Image: courtesy of AC Milan

Maignan accuses Udinese of being ‘accomplices’ to racism

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

AC Milan keeper Mike Maignan on Sunday accused Udinese of being “accomplices” to racism. He was subjected to monkey chants in his side’s 3-2 win at the Udine club on Saturday.

Jannik Sinner into fourth round of Australian Open

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sinner made an impressive entry into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-0 6-1 6-3 win over 26th seed Sebastian Baez.

Mourinho sacked as manager of Roma

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jose Mourinho is sacked as manager of Roma. He is to be replaced by Daniele De Rossi who is contracted until 30 June 2024.

Collage of Instagram posts thanking Chiellini for his career

Italy and Juve legend Giorgio Chiellini retires

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giorgio Chiellini bid farewell to his illustrious football career today, announcing his retirement from the sport. The 39-year-old former Italy and Juventus defender shared the news through social media.

Tamberi - world Champion high jumper 2023

Tamberi wins World gold in high jump

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Gianmarco ‘Gimbo’ Tamberi won the gold medal in the high jump at the world athletics championships in Budapest on Tuesday night.

Carlo Mazzone, ex-Ascoli and Roma coach dies aged 86

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Football: Ex Ascoli and Roma boss Carlo Mazzone, has died at the age of 86. He held the record for the most games managed – 792.

Mancii resigns as Italy football coach. The image shows him holding the Euro 2020 trophy

Mancini resigns as Italy football coach

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Roberto Mancini has resigned as coach of Italy’s national soccer team, the Italian football federation (Figc) said on Sunday.

Photo of Italian football goalkeeper Gigi Buffon

Goalkeeping great Buffon retires from playing football

August 6, 2023August 6, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Gianluigi Buffon, one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, announced on Wednesday that he was retiring from football.

Napoli into Champions League quarter finals

Clashes at Champions League match – 7 arrested

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Four Napoli and three Eintracht Frankfurt fans were arrested on Thursday following Wednesday’s clashes in Naples. The German fans flouted a travel ban and clashed with local fans and the police before their Champions League match.