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Flavio Cobolli. Credit; Getty Images

Cobolli into Wimbledon Quarter-Finals

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Cobolli into Wimbledon Quarter-Finals

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).

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On this day in history: footballer Paolo Maldini born

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: footballer Paolo Maldini born

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.

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Gattuso vows to restore Italy’s World Cup hopes

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Gattuso vows to restore Italy’s World Cup hopes

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.

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Napoli win Serie A for 4th time

Fourth Serie A Title for Napoli

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Fourth Serie A Title for Napoli

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.

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Paolini takes Italian Open title

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Paolini takes Italian Open title

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

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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 on Naples to host America’s Cup in 2027

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.

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Jannik Sinner in his win over Baez

Sinner ready to focus on tennis at Italian Open

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Sinner ready to focus on tennis at Italian Open

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.

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Sandro Tonali, one of 20 sportspeople, under investigation in an illegal sports betting probe. Image credit: AP

Sports Betting Probe

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Sports Betting Probe

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.

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Milano-Cortina 2026: 300,000 Tickets Sold in First Six Days

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Milano-Cortina 2026: 300,000 Tickets Sold in First Six Days

Around 300,000 tickets have already been sold for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Andrea Varnier, CEO of the Milano-Cortina Foundation, said on Tuesday.

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Cortina bobsleigh track November 2024. Societa Infrastutture Milan Cortina via AP

Accident or sabotage at Cortina bobsleigh track?

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Accident or sabotage at Cortina bobsleigh track?

Carabinieri police are investigating whether the controversial bobsleigh track in Cortina d’Ampezzo was sabotaged or accidentally damaged. The track is being built for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which Milan and Cortina will co-host.

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