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Italy fail to qualify for 2022 World Cup

Italy fail to qualify for the World Cup

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Once again, Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup. The European Champions fell to a shocking 1-0 defeat by North Macedonia on Thursday evening.

Djokovic can play Italian Open. Editorial credit: Marta Fernandez Jimenez / Shutterstock.com

Novak Djokovic can play in Italy despite being unvaccinated

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Sports under-secretary is reported as saying Djokovic is welcome to play in Italy despite his vaccination status. The Italian Open will be held in the capital from 2-15 May.

Italy mixed pairs curling team win gold. Picture by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

Champions! Italy’s mixed pairs curling team win gold with undefeated run

February 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Beijing 2022 saw a debut for Italy in the mixed pairs curling event. The Italian pair of Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner won the event without dropping a single match.

Arianna Fontana claims 10th Olympic medal

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Arianna Fontana retains her 500m title at Beijing 2022. It takes her total Olympic tally to 10 medals.

Berrettini loses semi-final to Nadal. Photo Credit: Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Berrettini falls to Nadal at Australian Open

January 28, 2022January 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Berrettini couldn’t find the key to unlock Nadal’s weaknesses in his Australian Open semi-final four set loss. Rafael Nadal moved one win away from a record 21st Grand Slam men’s title.

Berrettini faces Nadal in Australian Open semi-final

January 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Berrettini is the first Italian to make the semi-finals at the Australian Open. Standing between him and the final is former World No. 1 Rafael Nadal.

Will Serie A be suspended due to Covid infections?

January 9, 2022January 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Prime Minister and the Italian Football Federation are assessing how best to move forward with Serie A. There has been an increase in infections in the top flight in recent weeks.

Cristian Ghilli died after accidentally shooting himself in the stomach

Italian world junior shooting champion, 19, dies after accidentally shooting himself

January 8, 2022January 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Cristian Ghilli shot himself in a hunting accident near Pisa. He died on Thursday evening in a Tuscan hospital.

Jannick Sinner steers Italy into Davis Cup quarter-finals. Image: Twitter

Italy into quarter-finals of the Davis Cup

November 28, 2021November 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

TENNIS – Jannik Sinner steered Italy into the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup with a 7-5, 6-0 win over Colombia’s Daniel Elahi Galan Riveros.

Berrettini has high hopes for ATP Finals

Berrettini has great expectations for ATP Finals in Turin

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Berrettini is Italy’s sole representative in the ATP finals in Turin. The world number seven said he has “great expectations” from a tournament played on home ground. He knows the crowd will be with him.