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Sven-Goran Eriksson who passed away on 26th August 2024. Image: Getty Images

Remembering Sven-Goran Eriksson

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Monday, Lazio paid tribute to Sven-Goran Eriksson, who passed away at 76 after battling cancer. Eriksson, the legendary Swedish coach, led Lazio to their historic second Scudetto in 2000.

Antitrust Authority fines Football Federation (FIGC) €4million

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Antitrust Authority has fined the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) over €4million euros for abusing its dominant position.

Italy beaten by Switzerland. Image: Reuters

Italy beaten and out of Euro 2024

June 30, 2024June 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A lacklustre performance saw Italy beaten 2-0 by a far superior Swiss team at the UEFA Euro 2024 championship last night.

Italy beat Albania 2-1 in first European Championship 2024 match

Italy wins opening game in defence of Euros title

June 16, 2024June 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s European Championship title defence got off to a disastrous start by conceding a goal just 23 seconds into their match against Albania. However, the Azzurri managed to turn things around quickly.

Italian thugs attack Brits ahead of games in Rome and Lisbon

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two Brighton fans have been stabbed in the Italian capital ahead of the side’s Europa League match against Roma, according to local media. In a separate incident of hooliganism, Atalanta fans attack Rangers supporters’ hotel lobby before violence escalates in the streets.

Udinese football club will ban racists for life

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

Udinese said Monday that the fans responsible for the monkey chants directed at AC Milan keeper Mike Maignan during Saturday’s Serie A match between the teams would be banned for life.

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.

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.