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UEFA set to add VAR to U21 Euros after blunder

UEFA is reportedly ready to introduce VAR to the 2023 U-21 Euros currently underway. The European governing body of the sport is deciding after a massive refereeing mistake during a match on Thursday. However, while the tournament just began, reports claim integrating the technology will take time. According to Italian sources, UEFA has made the […]

Italy

/ 898 days ago

Serie A unable to get favorable offers for domestic rights

Serie A is struggling to land domestic broadcasting rights. The league's broadcasting rights, at both domestic and international levels, expire at the end of the 2023/24 season. However, as seen with the Premier League in 2022, leagues like to have their broadcast rights locked up some time in advance. The Italian top flight is entering […]

Italy

/ 903 days ago

Late Spain goal sends La Roja through to Nations League Final

Spain earned a spot in the UEFA Nations League Final with a late 2-1 win over Italy. It was a rematch of the 2021 Nations League semifinal between the two. In that game, where Italy was the host, Spain prevailed by the same scoreline. The result sets Spain up with a chance at redemption. After […]

AC Milan

/ 906 days ago

Legendary AC Milan President Silvio Berlusconi dies, age 86

Silvio Berlusconi, who was famously the President of AC Milan and Monza in recent years, was confirmed dead on Monday. Berlusconi had been battling leukemia. He was 86. Berlusconi was a person of key significance in Italy. While soccer fans would recognize him as the president of Milan for 31 years, his influence stretches far […]

AC Milan

/ 916 days ago

Rafael Leao new Milan contract has $188 million release clause

AC Milan has confirmed that Rafael Leao has signed a new contract extension to remain with the club. The news is particularly important considering that the 23-year-old star's previous deal was set to expire in 2024. However, the Italian side has now tied down their key player until the summer of 2028. Along with the […]

Italy

/ 927 days ago

Juventus docked 10 points as Serie A blows wide open

Despite avoiding a 15-point deduction, Serie A and a federal court of appeal removed 10 points from Juventus as a result of its financial scandals. As a result, the Bianconeri fall from second to seventh, a spot that is outside of all European play. With two games remaining, there are now five teams vying for […]

Diego Maradona

/ 944 days ago

Napoli fans erupt as club wins first Serie A title in 33 years

Napoli collected its third Serie A title, and first since 1990, on Thursday. Gli Azzurri only needed a draw against Udinese to clinch the Scudetto. Star striker Victor Osimhen scored in the 52nd minute of the match to secure the vital point for the club. The Italian champions picked up the previously elusive trophy despite the […]

AS Roma

/ 945 days ago

Mourinho wears wire to record conversations with referee

Roma manager Jose Mourinho has admitted to wearing a wire during his club's matchup with Monza on Wednesday, saying he wanted to "protect" himself from referee Daniele Chiffi. “I’m not stupid, you know,” Mourinho stated after the game. “Today, I went to the game with a microphone. I recorded everything. From the moment I left the […]

AC Milan

/ 950 days ago

Roma denied by late chaos in 1-1 draw with AC Milan

Roma were left wondering just what had happened as their 1-1 draw with AC Milan finished with a bang. Both Tammy Abraham and Alexis Saelemakers scored injury-time goals to ensure the two teams shared crucial points in the battle for Champions League qualification. Roma, missing Chris Smalling through a thigh injury and Georginio Wijnaldum with […]

Inter Milan

/ 955 days ago

Italian police ban 171 Juventus fans for racist abuse

A number of Juventus fans picked up bans and fines from Italian police stemming from racist abuse they hailed at Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku. The incidents occurred after Lukaku leveled a Coppa Italia semifinal game late in Turin. Juventus fans behind the goal where the Belgian scored laid into Lukaku. Inexplicably, Lukaku picked up […]

Italy

/ 959 days ago

Juventus points deduction revoked for this season

The deduction of 15 points assigned to Juventus earlier in the season has been revoked. Serie A slammed the Turin club with the punishment for false accounting accusations. The financial irregularities included three transfers of players to Tottenham in one summer. Fabio Paratici was an executive at Juventus before moving to the north London club. […]

Italy

/ 977 days ago

Traveling through Italy: A journey through time and culture

Italy is a country that has something to offer for everyone – from the stunning art and architecture of the cities, to the relaxed way of life and delicious cuisine. In March, I had the pleasure of visiting some of the most beautiful cities in Italy, including Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa and Milan, and each […]

England

/ 987 days ago

Kane breaks scoring record in England's historic win at Italy

England beat Italy Thursday night in Naples to begin the 2024 Euro qualifiers. The Three Lions recorded their first victory in Italy since 1961. It was also the first loss by the hosts in the Euro qualifying process on home soil since 1999. Thursday's matchup would be filled with plenty of talking points. The visitors […]

Italy

/ 1024 days ago

Why Italian soccer fans should consider Helbiz Live

Fans of Italian soccer, if you don't know about Helbiz Live, you're missing out. In the soccer streaming wars, established players dominate the scene. Depending on your preferences, many of us subscribe to a combination of ESPN+, Peacock and Paramount+, among others. Yet, there is a universe of league-based streaming services that are more niche. […]

Italy

/ 1042 days ago

Serie A considers investment of up to $1 billion from JPMorgan

JPMorgan Chase is looking to invest up to $1 billion in Italy's Serie A. This is according to a report by Reuters on Friday. Sources with the outlet have confirmed that the financial company wants to fund the league's media business in the process. Teams in the Italian top flight have been informed of the […]