Much of the focus over the October international break has been on Europe. There, the majority of teams partook in Euro 2024 qualifying. Some of the elite sides secured a spot in the tournament proper courtesy of wins during October. For example, Spain and Scotland earned a spot in Germany. Also, Belgium, France, Portugal, Turkey […]

Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo have departed the Italy national team setup due to an ongoing gambling investigation in the country. The star midfield duo was notified of the police inquiry by a prosecutor on Thursday. Both players were at the Italy team headquarters when they received the news. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed […]

Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli could face a ban similar to his teammate Paul Pogba, as he is currently under investigation for illegal gambling. The midfielder is allegedly at the center of a probe surrounding illegal online betting platforms. Italian chief prosecutor in Turin, Enrica Gabetta, confirmed the investigation but did not divulge any other information. […]

The UEFA executive committee has officially picked Italy and Turkey as co-hosts for Euro 2032. The decision ultimately became straightforward after the duo dropped out of contention for the 2028 Euros. Along with naming the host nations for the 2032 tournament, UEFA also revealed that the United Kingdom and Ireland will host Euro 2028. Italy […]

With the new season underway, Italy's premier league, Serie A, is at a critical juncture regarding its broadcasting and streaming rights. Current rights expire at the end of the 2023/24 season. With bids coming in below the League’s target, there is now talk of Serie A launching its own service. Broadcasters failing to meet Serie […]

Last month, the Italian Football Federation confirmed that Luciano Spalletti will be taking over as the new Italy coach. Roberto Mancini, who had been manager for five years, resigned and was replaced by the former Napoli boss. The 64-year-old has a lengthy club management resume that includes stints as manager of Roma and Inter and […]

Prominent Italian manager Claudio Ranieri had choice words for Roberto Mancini, who recently took over the Saudi Arabia national team job. Mancini was the manager of the Italian national team. However, he stepped down just before Italy continued its UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying in September. Speaking to Supertele, Ranieri said the riches of Saudi Arabia […]

Luciano Spalletti requested a year-long sabbatical for this season, but he may be taking over at Italy. Fresh off leading Napoli to the Scudetto, Spalletti looks ready to take over as head coach of the Italy national team. Former head coach Roberto Mancini resigned on August 13 with the side in the middle of Euro […]

Roberto Mancini, Italy's manager for the last five years, has resigned. The 58-year-old was responsible for guiding the Italy national team through a period of both remarkable triumph and noteworthy struggle. After a five-year tenure with the Azzurri, Mancini made his decision official on Saturday evening, ending a relationship that witnessed highs and lows. Several […]

Wilfried Gnonto, a winger for Leeds United, faces discipline for skipping the team's match against Birmingham City on Saturday. The Italian international is trying to force a transfer by not traveling with the team and is now risking punishment. Leeds had previously communicated to Gnonto and his agents that he won't be up for sale […]

Recent research has highlighted the alarming financial state of Serie A and Italian soccer in general. Even with foreign investors pouring millions into teams like AC Milan and Roma in recent years, Italian clubs have experienced their greatest total financial loss in fifteen years. AC Milan the model club Under Elliott Management and now RedBird […]

After a remarkable 28-year career, Gianluigi Buffon announced his retirement from Parma and the beautiful game. In the past, the 45-year-old said he plans to stay playing until the 2026 World Cup. Also, Buffon added that he aims to finish out his contract with Parma. That deal expires in June 2024. However, the experienced goalie […]

Serie A is struggling to secure domestic TV rights. With less-than-favorable bids rolling in, Serie A made the major decision to pause the current domestic rights bidding process. The current offers are still on the table, and they will be until October 15. Sports Pro Media reports the Italian top flight will not make any […]

Federations from Italy and Turkey have officially teamed up to make a bid to host the UEFA Euro 2032. The two nations previously expressed solo bids but will now join forces. They are currently the only countries to make official offers to the governing body of the sport in Europe. "UEFA confirms that it has […]

The 2023/24 Serie A schedule, including the opening weekend, has been unveiled. Will Napoli retain its crown, or will Juventus, Inter, or Milan – or perhaps a newcomer – return to prominence? In fact, no club outside that quartet has won the Scudetto since the turn of the millennium. Lazio took top honors in 1999/00, […]