The ownership change of FC Internazionale Milano (Inter) from the Chinese fund Suning to the American fund Oaktree is now official. Following the club’s failure to repay 395 million euros to Oaktree Capital Management, the new owner takes over. A chapter filled with success comes to a close Zhang Jindong, […]
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Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs returns to the track with 10.11″
Marcell Jacobs is quite satisfied after running 10.11” in his seasonal debut in Jacksonville, Florida. After 230 days of a complete competition break and increasingly marked silence in the media after his last performances, the Italian champion is back in the spotlight. Pursuing the pass for the Paris Olympics A […]
Around the world in a sailboat: the story of Niccolò Banfi
At 23 years old, with courage to spare and a strong pull toward the ocean, Niccolò Banfi emerged from the latest edition of the Ocean Globe Race. Founded in 1973 and held every three years, this competition pits sailboats worldwide against each other in 9 or 10 extremely perilous stages. […]
Pelé in Italy: A Journey of Soccer Magic
The only man on the planet to win three editions of the FIFA World Cup (1958; 1962; 1970). Pelé, the Brazilian wizard hailing from Três Corações, was the embodiment of the beauty of the game. In a country where soccer is almost a religion, like Italy, Pelé left an indelible […]
Doha 2024 Swimming World Championships: Italy with 19 Medals
It concludes with a bang and tremendous success for the athletes of the Italian national swimming, water polo, diving, and artistic swimming teams. Italy climbed the podium a remarkable 19 times in the XXI edition of the World Swimming Championships held in Doha, Qatar, from February 12th to 18th. Italian […]
That time when Michael Jordan played in Italy
Italy had the fortune and honor of witnessing the basketball ace, the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century, play on its soil. On the occasion of his birth anniversary (February 17, 1963), we cannot overlook a brief stint in his career that not everyone knows about. A young […]
Running the Rome Marathon 2024: Your Complete Guidebook
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of Rome? Join thousands of runners from around the world as they lace up their shoes and prepare to conquer the historic streets of the Eternal City in the Run Rome the Marathon 2024. This iconic marathon offers […]
Gianmarco Tamberi, king of the high jump, wins gold in the World Championships in Budapest
In Budapest, Gianmarco Tamberi won the World Cup in the high jump with a leap of 2.36 meters, adding gold to his already impressive collection. Our hero’s path in Budapest The athlete from Ancona, nicknamed Gimbo or half-beard, has been doing his superstitious routine since 2011. To relieve tension during […]
Luciano Spalletti is the new head coach of the Italian national team
After weeks of speculation and hints, the final confirmation came on August 18. Luciano Spalletti has been named the next coach of Italy’s national soccer team. Following Roberto Mancini’s departure, the Italian federation saw the Tuscan coach as the finest contender to fill the now-vacant role. Why is a breath […]
Roberto Mancini resigned: a look back at his triumphs and failings
For the Italian audience and others, it was a bolt from the blue. For a period, the climate within the FIGC (Italian Soccer Federation) was tense, although not so much. On August 13, Roberto Mancini abruptly quit as coach of the Italian national soccer team. Roberto Mancini’s path: a lovely […]