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How and when to watch football World Cup matches on Italian TV
Whether you plan on watching the games from the comfort of your home or in the company of other football fans, here’s all you need to know about catching the World Cup matches on Italian TV.
Euro 2020: Concern about virus spread after Italy players' ‘unauthorised’ victory parade through Rome
Italy’s national football team reportedly insisted on taking an open-top bus tour through Rome to show off their European Championship trophy to crowds of fans - despite city authorities forbidding it amid concern about the spread of coronavirus.
'It's coming home - where?' Six things Italy fans had to say ahead of the Euro 2020 final
From historical reminders to culinary corrections, here's what Italian football fans have been saying as they gear up for the Euro 2020 final on Sunday.
Bars, house parties and fan zones: Where and how can you watch Euro 2020 matches in Italy?
The delayed Euro 2020 football tournament is now underway, so what are the options for those who want to watch the matches in public places in Italy?
Euro 2020: UEFA cancels Rome quarter final tickets sold to UK-based England fans
European football's governing body UEFA has cancelled all tickets sold to UK-resident England fans for the Euro 2020 quarter-final against Ukraine in Rome this weekend, amid concern some may travel to Italy despite Covid-19 quarantine rules.
‘No exceptions’: Italy and UK warn England fans against travel to Rome for Euro quarter final
The Italian government on Wednesday reminded England fans not to travel to Rome for Saturday's Euro 2020 quarter final match against Ukraine amid ongoing coronavirus travel restrictions.
UPDATE: How can England fans in Italy get tickets for the Euro quarter final in Rome?
Italy's English residents have been scrambling to buy tickets for the Euro 2020 quarter-final against Ukraine on Saturday. But the big question is: where can you buy them?
Euro 2020: English residents in Italy first in line for Rome quarter final tickets
England will be counting on fans living in Italy for support in the Euro 2020 quarter-final against Ukraine on Saturday as Covid-19 restrictions have stopped supporters from travelling to Rome.
'I represent the nobodies': How Maradona became the hero of Naples
Few places will mourn the death of Diego Maradona as much as Naples, the downtrodden, gritty Italian city that clasped the troubled Argentine to its heart at his time of need and was repaid with the best years of perhaps the greatest footballer to ever play the game.
'Naples is crying tonight': Italy pays tribute to Maradona
Diego Maradona, who has died aged 60, holds a special place in Italian football fans' hearts after leading Napoli to its two greatest victories.
Italian Serie A Genoa match against Torino postponed after virus sweeps squad
Genoa's match against Torino on Saturday has been postponed after 15 team and staff members at the Ligurian club tested positive for coronavirus, the Lega Serie A confirmed on Thursday.
Bergamo wakes from virus nightmare to resume Atalanta football dream
Bergamo's Atalanta return to action on Sunday, hoping that a resumption of their incredible football success will signal the historic Italian city's return to normality after being devastated by coronavirus.
Italy's AS Roma adds 'Black Lives Matter' badge to players' shirts
Players from the Serie A football club will display a 'Black Lives Matter' anti-racism badge on their shirts for the remainder of the season which resumes this weekend, the Italian club announced on Thursday.
Calendar: When football will return to Italy
Serie A is coming back. Here's a look at when the action will start.
Italy confirms Serie A can resume season on June 20th
Italy has given the green light to resume Serie A the weekend of June 20th, and the Coppa Italia on June 13th.
Demolition likely after Italy's San Siro deemed 'of no cultural interest'
Milan's San Siro stadium is closer to being demolished after Italy's heritage authority found that the iconic stadium cannot be protected for cultural or historic reasons.
Coronavirus: Italian Serie A football matches to be played in empty stadiums
Upcoming matches in Italian Serie A and the Europa League will be played behind closed doors to combat the spread of coronavirus, the Italian sports minister announced late on Monday.
Lazio football club tells fans to pay fine over fascist salutes
Italian Serie A football club Lazio has ordered 16 fans caught making fascist salutes at a home game to contribute to paying a fine imposed by UEFA over the incident.
Lazio football club fined €20,000 over Balotelli racist abuse
Lazio were fined 20,000 euros on Wednesday for the racist abuse some of their fans aimed at Mario Balotelli during their 2-1 Serie A win at Brescia at the weekend.
'Not here as a mascot': Zlatan scores in first match at AC Milan
Zlatan Ibrahimovic warned on Friday he was not back at AC Milan just to act as a mascot and immediately got off the mark for his new club by scoring in a friendly against a local lower league side.
Italy's Serie A apologizes for putting monkeys in anti-racism campaign
The head of Serie A on Tuesday apologised for using art featuring monkeys in an anti-racism campaign.
Italian newspaper defends 'Black Friday' headline on footballers Lukaku and Smalling
The Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport has been widely condemned over a front page story headlined “Black Friday” about the football players Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling.
Verona's partial stadium ban for Balotelli racist abuse suspended
Italian club Verona's partial one-match stadium closure for racist chants directed at Brescia striker Mario Balotelli in a Serie A game earlier this month has been suspended on appeal.