The first set began evenly, but Perugia pulled ahead at 6-5 with strong blocking and accurate diagonal shots from Scharmann (9-5). Michieletto's ace later kept Perugia's lead at two points (13-11). A long rally, sealed again by Michieletto, put Perugia up 20-15. The team maintained their advan
Jose Mourinho has voiced strong criticism of referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Daniel Jesus Trujillo Suarez, and the Liga refereeing committee following his team's intense 2-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Mourinho presented images of challenges involvin
TURIN-A strong performance from the Italian men's national volleyball team saw them defeat Denmark 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-11) at the PalaVela in Turin, earning a spot in the 2026 European Championship quarter-finals. The Italian squad, playing confidently throughout the match, s
Ostiamare has returned to winning ways, recovering from a recent home loss. Coach D'Antoni's team secured an away victory against Gubbio, much to the satisfaction of patron Daniele De Rossi. The match ended 2-0. Parigini opened the scoring from a penalty. Carbone extended the
Talent is innate; champions are made through intense dedication. But recognizing and seizing the right opportunity is rare. Dominic Vavassori demonstrates this ability, becoming Inzaghi's dream player. Perhaps Inzaghi sees a reflection of himself in Vavassori, sharing At
Lazio now leads the league table alongside Roma and Inter. The Biancocelesti defeated Venezia 2-0 with goals from Zaccagni (penalty, 51st minute) and Noslin (half-hour mark). Venezia's Yeboah missed a penalty in the 17th minute, denied by a save from Mandas. A draw concluded the match bet
Gennaro Gattuso's Lazio is showing results. Despite a challenging match against Venezia, the team secured another three points with a winning performance. This strong start to the season, with the break approaching, is prompting early assessments. Zaccagni's penalty and Noslin's goal were deci
The French Ligue 1 season sees Paris FC and Lyon in strong positions. Paris FC, featuring players like Coppola (recently called up by Mancini for the Italian national team) and Koleosho (selected for Italy's U27 European Championship qualifiers), defeated Strasbourg 2-1. Kebbal scored
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso acknowledged a "disappointing" performance across the board after his team's 3-0 loss to Brentford. Despite a solid first half, Chelsea conceded three goals after the hour mark. Jaidon Anthony opened the scoring from a corner, followed by Igor Thiago's
It took Silvio Baldini's interim tenure and the momentum he created with the national team in June for Roberto Mancini's second stint to begin with courage and renewal. Three months ago, during victories in Luxembourg and Greece, Baldini introduced 15 debutants to the Azzurri. Baldini wou
Bayern Munich, usually the pursuer, showed no mercy in their latest match. Led by a record-breaking Harry Kane and a stellar performance from Nabil Olise, the team managed by Kompany decisively defeated Union Berlin 7-0. This victory in the early fixture of the 4th Bundesliga matchday
Monaco achieved their objective in the opening match of Ligue 1's fifth round at the 'Louis II' stadium. The home team defeated Lens 2-1, ensuring they remain at the top of the league standings before the upcoming international break. They now lead Lille and Rennes by three points, wi