Category Archives: sport

Stronger Spain leave Italy disappointed

Posted on 02/07/2012 by

Most of Italy fell silent as the national football team were thrashed 4-0 by Spain in the Euro 2012 final in Kiev last night. High hopes were pinned on the side after a convincing win against Germany in the semi-finals. … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Cycling

Posted on 08/09/2011 by

I’ve often said that politics comes into everything in Italy, although it must also be said that sport and politics are often frequent yet uneasy companions. This week’s cycle race Giro della Padania in (northern) Italy is proof of both. … Continue reading →

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Belgian cyclist dies in Giro

Posted on 10/05/2011 by

Belgian cyclist Wouter Weylandt (pic left) was fatally injured yesterday during the third day of the Giro d’Italia, Italy’s annual cycling race. The 26 year old suffering fatal head injuries after crashing 20 metres to the road below while descending … Continue reading →

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Changing room cameras for SkyCalcio

Posted on 25/08/2010 by

In another effort to go one up on the competition and gain new subscriptions, satellite broadcaster SkyItalia has announced a new feature for a more “complete” football match coverage this year: cameras inside team dressing rooms. Nothing “Big Brother” about … Continue reading →

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Italian manager/coach updates

Posted on 12/05/2010 by

Chelsea manager/trainer Carlo Ancelotti became the first Italian coach to win the Premier League last weekend as his team thrashed Wigan 8-0 to beat Man Utd. to the top. Ancelotti is also set to take the Londonclub to the ‘double’ … Continue reading →

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Ballerini dies in crash

Posted on 08/02/2010 by

The Italian national cycling team coach Franco Ballerini died on Sunday following a car crash during an amateur rally race in Larciano near Florence. 45-year-old Ballerini was taking part as a navigator in a rally early Sunday when his car … Continue reading →

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Rugby team off to a decent start

Posted on 07/02/2010 by

Italy’s national rugby team started the Six Nations tournament yesterday with their match against Ireland.  Despite a 29-11 defeat the Italian team put up an excellent fight and look good to do well this year. Italy have been partecipating in … Continue reading →

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Ancelotti continues with Chelsea success

Posted on 22/09/2009 by

Chelsea FC’s new manager Carlo Ancelotti continues his successful start with the London club with his sixth win in a row on Sunday against Tottenham, securing a maximum 18 points in the Premier League.The former Parma, Roma and AC Milan … Continue reading →

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Maccarinelli to retire

Posted on 20/07/2009 by

Italo-Welsh boxer Enzo Maccarinelli has told the sports press that he is to retire from boxing.The former WBO World Cruiserweight champion, also known as ‘the Big Mac’ had said before his fight against the unbeaten Russian Denis Lebedev on 18th … Continue reading →

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Di Matteo at West Brom

Posted on 02/07/2009 by

Swiss-Italian footballer Roberto Di Matteo has signed a 12-month rolling contract to take over English club West Bromwich Albion, who were relegated from the Premier League under Tony Mowbray last season despite winning plenty of praise for their style of … Continue reading →

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