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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.

Juventus football club hit with points penalty

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The record 36-time Italian champions, Juventus, fall from third to 10th place as a result of the points penalty. This means they could miss out on European football’s next season.

Vialli with cup after winnign trophies for Chelsea

Gianluca Vialli: Former Juventus, Sampdoria, Chelsea, and Italy striker dies aged 58

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Gianluca Vialli, who played 59 times for Italy, has died at the age 58. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017 but said in April 2020 he had been given the all-clear. Vialli was re-diagnosed in 2021.