Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev bested compatriot Andrey Rublev in the final of the ATP 250 tournament in Hangzhou, China, with a score of 7:5, 6:4. The match lasted 1 hour and 35 minutes. Medvedev served 23 aces, committed 2 double faults, and converted 2 out of 7 break points. Ruble
Daniele Orsato, Serie A's referee designator, has addressed the season's officiating, not as a personal doctrine but admitting to mistakes made. Speaking in Lissone, Orsato responded to criticism regarding the perceived leniency in foul calls and VAR's passive stance. "There is no 'Orsato
The leadership of Italian sports bodies faces potential upheaval. Sources indicate CONI President Luciano Buonfiglio's role is threatened should his effort to remove FIGC President Giovanni Malagò fail. Malagò, who took the helm of the Italian FA in June after Gabriele Gravina's resignation, may
Roberto Mancini stated that in 2018, "nobody would’ve bet a penny" on Italy winning the Euros. He emphasized their 2021 victory was achieved "without a Totti, a Del Piero, a Baggio, or a Riva," proving that team play is sufficient for success. The Azzurri are set to face Turkiye in their
Vincenzo Montella states he "didn’t expect" such an angry reaction from Turkish fans following the 4-1 defeat to Italy, considering "all that these players have achieved in the last three years." The Italian coach was already facing significant criticism after the team’s exit from the 2026
Ten Italy players, including Nicolò Barella, Honest Ahanor, and Gianluca Mancini, will undergo a focused training program in Coverciano over the next two days. They will not be available for Monday's match against Turkey. Coach Roberto Mancini made the decision regarding the ten players w
The family of ex-striker Daniel Osvaldo states he is "doing well and is alert" following emergency surgery on Friday. Osvaldo underwent an emergency procedure for a pleural effusion at a public hospital in Llavallol, Buenos Aires, and is currently in in
Alessandro Romano, a Cagliari talent, debuted for the senior Italian national team on Friday against Belgium. One of his two mislaid passes contributed to Belgium's early goal. Despite this criticism, former Italy player and coach Roberto Donadoni supports Romano, stating that expecting a 20-y
Francesco Totti, the celebrated football figure from Italy and Roma, reaches his 50th birthday. He is marking the occasion in Las Vegas alongside his partner and children. The 2006 World Cup champion dedicated his entire playing career to Roma. He stands as the club's record holder for bo
Francesco Totti, celebrating his 50th birthday, reflected on his career and named the teammate he wished he'd played with. In a conversation with Corriere dello Sport, reported by TuttoMercatoWeb, the Roma icon revealed his choice. “Ronaldo, Il Fenomeno. I would have helped him score
Napoli and Amir Rrahmani have agreed on new contract terms, with the official announcement pending. The defender from Kosovo has reached an agreement with Aurelio De Laurentiis for an extension that will keep him at the club until 2029. The deal is reportedly worth around €3.8 million per
Francesco Totti feels the 2006 World Cup propelled him beyond being a figure solely associated with Rome. He's certain of his impact on that victory. During a conversation with Corriere dello Sport for his 50th birthday, Totti was asked if the tournament defined his career. "If I hadn’