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Latest news and information relating to sport in Italy.
A quick guide to understanding the Giro d’Italia
With the 109th edition of the Giro d'Italia just around the corner, here's everything you need to know about Italy's iconic cycling race.
Italy's ex-F1 driver turned Paralympic legend Zanardi dies
Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged 59, his family announced Saturday.
Italy's sport minister asks football chief to step down after World Cup disaster
Italy's Sport Minister Andrea Abodi said on Wednesday the head of the country's football federation should step down after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
Italy hoping to scale World Cup 'Everest' ahead of Bosnia play-off showdown
Italy have one more obstacle standing between them and a return to the World Cup in the shape of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who host the Azzurri on Tuesday in what promises to be a tense qualification play-off final in Zenica.
Rome gives green light to new Roma stadium
Rome's city council on Friday voted overwhelmingly in favour of Serie A club Roma's plan to build a new stadium in the northeast of the Italian capital with a view to hosting Euro 2032 games.
Italy advances to World Baseball Classic quarter-finals
Unbeaten Italy advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals by routing Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday, allowing the fancied collection of United States stars into the last eight as well.
Italy's Paralympics open with Russian athletes booed in ceremony
The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics started on Friday with an opening ceremony marked by Russian athletes being booed as they paraded behind their national flag for the first time since 2014.
How to watch the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics on TV in Italy
Those in northern Italy have the option of watching some events live, but if you prefer to watch on TV or stream the Games from your couch, here's where to find coverage of the Milano-Cortina Paralympics.
How to watch the 2026 Rugby Six Nations Championship on Italian TV
Which Italian TV channels will show the 2026 Rugby Six Nations Championship, taking place February 5th to March 14th?
Winter Olympians have used 10,000 condoms at Milan-Cortina Games
It's not just on Valentine's Day that competitors at Italy's Winter Olympics have been embracing the free condoms on offer at the athletes' accommodation.
Italian journalists declare strike over Olympic gaffes
Sports journalists at Italian public broadcaster RAI are going on strike over a gaffe-filled commentary of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony by the head of their department.
Italian gymnastics ex-coach stands trial for bullying
The former coach of Italy's rhythmic gymnastics team goes on trial on Tuesday accused of bullying athletes, fuelling questions over the treatment of young athletes as the country hosts the Winter Olympics.
Milan's San Siro prepares to close after Olympics opening ceremony
One of the world's most famous stadiums is set for a last hurrah on the international stage with the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics at the San Siro on Friday.
Olympic Games in northern Italy's South Tyrol have German twist
Winter Olympics events in Italy's Alto Adige, an autonomous province where over two thirds of local speak German, will include bilingual place names in an Olympics first.
Olympic chiefs admit there's 'still work to do' on main ice hockey venue
The main ice hockey venue for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics still needs "frantic" work but all scheduled matches will be played there, organisers said on Sunday.
White Winter Olympics beckons as snow falls in Italian Alps
Snow has fallen in the Italian Alps just in time for the start of the Winter Olympics, dispelling fears of artificially-covered tracks winding through lush green mountainsides.
Five things visitors can expect from Italy's 2026 Winter Olympics
An unusual format, a "less divisive" opening ceremony than in Paris, and venues completed at the very last minute. Here's what to expect from Milan-Cortina 2026.
IOC 'confident' Italy will be ready for 2026 Winter Games
One month out from the start of the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive director Christophe Dubi said he was confident everything would be prepared on time, despite serious concerns.
Athletes to stay in pop-up cabins in the woods at Winter Olympics
Hundreds of athletes at Italy's Winter Games in February will stay in mobile homes as part of a high-altitude Olympic Village offering mid-winter luxury camping at 1,300 metres (4,240 feet).
Crypto firm Tether bids for Italy's Juventus, is quickly rebuffed
Cryptocurrency firm Tether said Friday it had submitted a bid to Juventus's main shareholder, Exor, to acquire its entire stake in the Turin football club -- but was quickly rebuffed.
Milan-Cortina chief admits venue time pinch as Olympic torch relay begins
The CEO of the 2026 Winter Olympics organising committee admitted on Saturday that there was still plenty to do to complete the venues as the Milan-Cortina Games' torch relay began in Rome.
Italian tennis icon Pietrangeli dies aged 92
Nicola Pietrangeli, a two-time winner of the French Open, has died at the age of 92, Italy's tennis federation announced on Monday.
Italy to face Northern Ireland in 2026 World Cup playoffs
Four-time World Cup winners Italy will face Northern Ireland in the semi-finals of the European playoffs of the 2026 tournament, after missing out on automatic qualification.