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Next Gen ATP Finals set to return to Italy with Reggio Calabria hosting 2026 edition

Italy will now host both of the ATP's season-ending tournaments after ⁠the men's tour announced on Wednesday that the Next Gen ATP Finals will return to ‌the country this year following a three-year stint in Saudi Arabia.

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'I might go to a bar': Zverev reaches US Open quarters after routine win over Darderi

Top seed Alexander Zverev romped into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday with a straight-sets defeat of Italy's Luciano Darderi.

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Weekend Highlights: US Open rumbles on, massive matches in England, Italy & France

The US Open is in full swing, as are all the major European football leagues, which means there is a feast of sport to enjoy over the weekend! But what should you watch?

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Swedish volleyball dream ended by world champions Italy at quarter-final stage

Tournament favourites Italy have progressed to the semi-finals of the 2026 Women's European Volleyball Championships but were pushed very close by Sweden in a 3-1 victory for the Italians in Brno, Czech Republic.

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Honest Ahanor's imminent Premier League move confirms sad trend for Italy

18-year-old defender Honest Ahano, one of the most promising prospects in Italian football, is about to follow in the footsteps of Marco Palestra. His destination: Chelsea, who will immediately loan him to Crystal Palace after signing him for an eye-watering fee.

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Updated: Danish Superliga transfers 2026/27: Every club's confirmed summer deals

With the summer transfer window approaching the end, Flashcore provides a comprehensive overview of players returning from loan spells and transfer developments in Denmark's top flight. The list includes all confirmed deals as well as players with expiring contracts whose clubs have announced their departure. The list is updated regularly. The Danish transfer window closes one day later than those of the top five leagues. In France, Italy, Germany, England, and Spain, Deadline Day falls on 1 September, whereas in Denmark it is 2 September, the same day as in the Netherlands and the USA.

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Bezzecchi smashes lap record to claim pole for Aragon GP, Marc Marquez wins sprint

Italy's Marco Bezzecchi snatched a surprise pole position for the Aragon MotoGP on Saturday, smashing the MotorLand lap record to edge out the Marquez brothers, before Marc hit back with a dominant win in the sprint.

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UEFA set to lift threat of FIFA boycott as Italy withdraws support for Infantino

UEFA is set to drop its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments after receiving assurances that plans ⁠to sell stakes in the World Cup and other major competitions will not be revived, sources aware of the discussions told Reuters ‌on Wednesday, as Italy withdrew support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

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Italy prove too strong and hand co-hosts Sweden first loss at European Championship

Sweden's perfect start to the 2026 Women's European Volleyball Championship has ended after their third match, as they were beaten 3-0 by favourites Italy in Group D.

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Former Italy striker Ciro Immobile retires from football after 17-year career

Former Italy and Lazio striker Ciro Immobile has ⁠retired from professional football, his club Paris FC said on Friday.

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Dusan Vlahovic joins Besiktas from Juventus on three-year deal

Serbian international Dusan Vlahovic on Thursday signed a three-year deal with Turkish club Besiktas after an injury-marred final year in Italy with Juventus.

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Maldini reveals Guardiola was set to become Italy manager before late change of heart

Italy legend Paolo Maldini has revealed just how close Pep Guardiola was to accepting an offer to take charge of the Italy national team.

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AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66

Former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi, one of the ⁠most recognisable players of the golden era of Italian football in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 66, his ‌former club said on Friday.

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Returning Italy head coach Roberto Mancini dreams of winning trophies with the Azzurri

Newly-appointed Italy coach Roberto Mancini said Wednesday he was dreaming of bagging a major trophy, the Azzurri having missed out on the last three World Cups.

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Italy appoint Roberto Mancini as head coach, Claudio Ranieri named technical director

Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday.

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Clara Tauson loses titanic battle in Washington to get poor start to hardcourt season

Clara Tauson got a poor start to the North American hardcourt season when she lost in the first round of the WTA 500 tournament in Washington, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7 against Elisabetta Cocciaretto from Italy after a titanic battle which lasted three hours and six minutes.

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Pirlo out of Italy coach race after scrutiny betting company links in Russia

Former Italy international Andrea Pirlo said on Monday he was no longer in contention to become the country's ⁠head coach after his commercial links to a Russian betting company drew criticism and opposition to his potential appointment.

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Chiesa seeking 'fresh start' under Iraola, insists focus remains on Liverpool

Federico Chiesa said the arrival of new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola would mark a ⁠fresh start after he spent much of last season on the sidelines under Arne Slot, as the Italy ‌forward insisted his focus remained on Liverpool despite reports of interest from Italian ‌clubs.

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Pirlo's appointment as Italy head coach in doubt over ties to Russian betting company

Andrea Pirlo’s possible appointment as Italy head coach has hit political resistance over ⁠his commercial ties to a Russian betting company.

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Andrea Pirlo set to be named new Italy boss following Guardiola's rejection

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder ⁠Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, Italian daily La Repubblica reported on Friday.

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Pep Guardiola reportedly turns down offer to coach Italy in favour of extended sabbatical

Pep Guardiola has rejected the offer to become the next head coach of the Italian national team.

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EXCLUSIVE: Frey backs Zidane to triumph as France manager after World Cup heartbreak

In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, former Serie A and France goalkeeper Sebastien Frey gives his unfiltered take on the aftermath of the expanded World Cup. From France's disappointment and the arrival of Zinedine Zidane to the future of Serie A giants Inter and Fiorentina, Frey breaks down the biggest storylines in global football, including why Paolo Maldini is the key to restoring Italy's international glory. 

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Head of Italian FA confirms Guardiola talks but is unsure if deal can be reached

The head of Italy's football federation has confirmed he held discussions with legendary coach Pep Guardiola over the vacancy at the Italian national side but added he was "not sure that this will come about".

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EXCLUSIVE: Massimo Taibi on Paolo Maldini's Italy appointment & his spell at Man United

At the top of Italian football, following their third consecutive missed World Cup, the revolution has begun. The new federal president, Gianni Malaga, a man with a profound knowledge of Italian sport, has immediately made a decision that points firmly in this direction.