Roberto Mancini's return as coach began with a defeat, as Italy fell 2-0 to Belgium in their opening Nations League match. The Azzurri showed contrasting performances, struggling in the first half against Van Bommel's side and conceding an early goal to Godts. In the second half, Italy showed
New France manager Zinedine Zidane indicated that Kylian Mbappe is likely to exit the Nations League squad due to a knee injury. The team's leading scorer sustained the injury during their opening victory in Turkey on Friday. Mbappe, a Real Madrid striker, scored the game's sole goal in the
Italy's struggles continue following their World Cup 2026 qualification failure. New Belgium coach Mark van Bommel kicked off his tenure with a Nations League victory over Italy in Rome. For Roberto Mancini, it was a disappointing return as Italy's manager. He previously led the team to
The Nations League has begun, with early matches delivering goals and excitement. The 2026/2027 edition opened with fixtures in Group 2 and Group 4, and the anticipated stars did not disappoint. Italy's debut under Mancini is awaited. Hojlund's Goal Not Enough for Denmark as Haaland Domin
Konstantinos Tzolakis pursued a degree in Business Administration while training with Olympiacos' goalkeepers. Balancing lectures, exams, and team retreats, he managed his time between university and football, two paths that eventually merged. At 23, the Greek goalkeeper has re
Jürgen Klopp and Xavi drew their first matches as national team managers, with the Netherlands securing a late 1-1 Nations League tie against Germany. Both Klopp, leading his native Germany, and Barcelona legend Xavi, in charge of the Dutch, managed their first games since thei
The PalaVela in Turin is drawing significant crowds, mirroring the popularity seen in Naples and Modena. Italy's national volleyball team, coached by Fefé De Giorgi, has secured a spot in the European Championship quarter-finals against Finland after winning all six of their matches. Many disti
Italy's national volleyball team lost to Finland in the quarterfinals of the European Championship, exiting the tournament. The match, held in Turin, saw a close contest that went to five sets. Coach De Giorgi fielded the same starting lineup as in the round of 16: Giannelli as setter, Roma
Harry Kane confirms his serious interest in pursuing a career as an NFL kicker once his football days are over. Despite his ongoing success in football, with the England and Bayern Munich forward being a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or after a prolific 2026, Kane, 33, acknowledges he w
Four teams stand at the top of Serie A KINTO after the second matchday. This midweek round, the first of the season, delivered surprises, excitement, and a flurry of goals. A total of 50 goals were scored across the seven games, averaging over seven per match. The Big Match:
Atletico Madrid responded to Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho’s post-match press conference, where he presented printouts of refereeing incidents from the Madrid derby. Mourinho claimed officials missed two red card opportunities for Real in their 2-1 loss at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sun
Nicolas Milesi claimed the silver medal at the Cycling World Championships in Montreal, Canada. The Italian cyclist from the Netcompany INEOS Racing Academy finished second in the U23 individual time trial. This marks the second medal for the Italian team, following Filippo Ganna's silver