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Italy

/ 410 days ago

Juve midfielder faces ban amid illegal gambling probe

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. […]

Euro 2032

/ 411 days ago

Mediterranean nations Italy and Turkey to host Euro 2032

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 […]

Italy

/ 445 days ago

Serie A considers direct-to-consumer streaming platform

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 […]

Italy

/ 449 days ago

Luciano Spalletti: Italy's problems and how he may fix them

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 […]

Claudio Ranieri

/ 453 days ago

Claudio Ranieri mocks Mancini for taking Saudi Arabia job

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 […]

Italy

/ 468 days ago

Spalletti to succeed Mancini as Italy boss but issue emerges

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 […]

Italy

/ 469 days ago

Mancini resigns from Italy: Who will succeed him?

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 […]

Everton

/ 470 days ago

Leeds to punish star player over refusal to play and transfer push

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 […]

Italy

/ 476 days ago

Bad news for Italy and Serie A: Worst financial loss in 15 years

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 […]

Gianluigi Buffon

/ 480 days ago

Italian soccer's legendary goalkeeper to call it quits at 45

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 […]

Leagues: Serie A

/ 482 days ago

Serie A woes continue as league tries to sell domestic TV rights

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 […]

Euro 2032

/ 485 days ago

Italy, Turkey team up to make co-host bid for Euro 2032

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 […]

Leagues: Serie A

/ 508 days ago

2023/24 Serie A schedule revealed

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, […]

AC Milan

/ 515 days ago

Inter threaten to build own stadium outside of city of Milan

The San Siro is a stadium that both AC Milan and Inter share. It's just another interesting wrinkle in what is already one of the most heated rivalries in all of football, the Derby della Madonnina. In light of the growing challenges of updating the San Siro to suit modern standards, both teams have recently […]

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 […]