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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.

Euro 2024: Italy to face England in qualifiers

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Euro 2024 draw sees reigning champions Italy face England in the qualifying rounds. Italy beat England in the final last year.

Totti and Blasi announce marriage is over.

Francesco Totti and wife Ilary Blasi split

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following months of rumours, TV presenter Ilary Blasi announced the end of her marriage to AS Roma legend, Francesco Totti. The couple have been married 17 years and have three children together.

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.

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.