Italy
With Mancini’s return and Ranieri back at the helm, Italy has opted for the familiar — and that is not necessarily a bad thing
Malagò and the FIGC have opted for a return to the familiar, bringing back the coach who, statistically, has been Italy’s best of the past twenty years — at least until a certain point in his first spell.
Italy win two golds and top the medal table at the Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong
The women’s épée and men’s team foil victories show how Italian fencing, once seemingly in slight decline, has once again become one of the world’s most competitive traditions.
Paolo Maldini trusted his own judgement and his uncompromising approach once again, but doing so as Italy’s technical director was not the right move
In 16 days, the enthusiasm surrounding his arrival turned into a clear mismatch with his new role at the FIGC. A series of missteps also brought the relationship to an end.
The Andrea Pirlo–Italy affair has weakened everyone involved
A project launched with the best intentions has already been undermined by FIGC missteps.
I celebrated winning the World Cup with a glass of wine and a cigarette alongside Gaetano Scirea: an interview with Dino Zoff
The former Italy captain recalls Italy’s unforgettable 1982 World Cup run, Bearzot’s paternal leadership and the joy he shared with a special friend.
Paolo Maldini is the best possible choice for Italy — his years at Milan show why
It is not only about his name or reputation: the Azzurri’s new technical director brings strong professional expertise as well as the ability to manage the human side of the game.
Donald Trump has been asked to bring Italy back into the World Cup instead of Iran, and it’s a very difficult but not entirely absurd hypothesis.
At the center of this story is Paolo Zampolli, an Italian-American entrepreneur and collaborator of Trump. There is also a political issue at play, following the break between the White House and Giorgia Meloni.
Italian football struggles to produce talents, but also to preserve them and keep them playing for a long time.
From Insigne to Bernardeschi, up to Balotelli, Zaniolo, and Chiesa: an entire generation of very good footballers has not been able to maintain high levels until retirement, both with the National team and with clubs.