Sport news from Italy: archives - Page 4 of 19

Lorenzo Bonicelli on the rings. Image credit: FEDERAZIONE GINNASTICA D'ITALIA

Gymnast Lorenzo Bonicelli in intensive care

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian gymnast Lorenzo Bonicelli is in intensive care after suffering a serious neck injury during a routine at the Universiade in Essen, Germany.

Sinner wins Wimbledon title. Image: X.com

Sinner claims historic Wimbledon title

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jannik Sinner is Wimbledon champion. Just five weeks after a devastating defeat in the French Open final, the 23-year-old Italian returned to tennis’s biggest stage and reversed the narrative in emphatic style. He beat Carlos Alcaraz in four sets to lift his fourth Grand Slam title. Sinner is the first Italian ever to win the […]

Cobolli into Wimbledon Quarter-Finals

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Flavio Cobolli is quietly making noise at Wimbledon. The 23-year-old from Florence advanced to his first Grand Slam quarter-final on Monday, beating 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic in four sets: 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(4), 7-6(3).

Paolo Maldini Credit: Photograph: Emilio Andreoli/AFP/Getty Images

On this day in history: footballer Paolo Maldini born

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Paolo Maldini, one of the most admired figures in world football, was born in Milan on 26 June 1968. Across a career that spanned nearly three decades, he came to embody the elegance, discipline and loyalty of Italian football at its finest.

Gennaro Gattuso. Image credit: Getty Images

Gattuso vows to restore Italy’s World Cup hopes

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Gennaro Gattuso said Italy “have what it takes” to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as he was officially presented as the new Azzurri head coach in Rome on Thursday.

Fourth Serie A Title for Napoli

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Scott McTominay scored a stunning scissor-kick volley to help Napoli win their fourth Serie A title on a night of high drama and emotion in Naples. Napoli needed victory against Cagliari to stay ahead of Inter Milan, who were beating Como 2-0.

Paolini wins Italian Open. Image credit: Instagram

Paolini takes Italian Open title

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jasmine Paolini secured a historic victory at the Italian Open, defeating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in the women’s singles final.

The 38th America's Cup will be held in the Bay of Naples. Credit: Photo by form PxHere

Naples to host America’s Cup in 2027

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy will host the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples in 2027. It will be the first time the prestigious sailing event comes to Italy.

Sinner ready to focus on tennis at Italian Open

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jannik Sinner says he’s not afraid to return to the court as he prepares to compete at the Italian Open after serving a three-month doping ban.

Sports Betting Probe

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Around a dozen Serie A footballers are under investigation in a new illegal sports betting probe, sources said on Friday. The investigation focuses on betting activity up to 2023, police confirmed.