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Antonelli to take grid penalty at Italian Grand Prix after Mercedes confirm engine change

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start the Italian Grand Prix at Monza from the back of the grid after Mercedes confirmed a planned engine change that triggers a minimum 10-place penalty.

Italy crowned best team at European Aquatics Championships as Taddeucci takes open-water double

Italy claimed the best-team trophy at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris as Taddeucci won open-water gold in the 10km and 5km, the mixed 4x1500 relay went to Germany and the pool programme starts Monday.

VNL 2026 prize money: Poland pocket $1.1m as FIVB reveal Nations League payouts

Poland top the VNL 2026 men's prize money list with $1,103,500 after the FIVB revealed the Nations League payouts, with Italy fifth on $223,000.

Northampton Saints sign Italy international Ion Neculai from Zebre Parma

Northampton Saints have completed the signing of Italy international tight-head prop Ion Neculai from Zebre Parma, with the 25-year-old joining the reigning Premiership champions after five seasons and 51 appearances.

Cuban volleyball great Alexeis Argilagos dies in Italy at 51

Alexeis Argilagos, the Cuban middle blocker and libero who helped Cuba to World League gold in 1998, has died in Italy at 51. His son Bryan is set to play for Cuneo next season.

Milano

Franco Baresi Dies Aged 66: AC Milan and Italy Legend Bows Out

Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, AC Milan have announced. The one-club man captained Milan for 15 seasons, won the 1982 World Cup with Italy, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history.

Noskova, Rybakina and Zheng headline teams for Billie Jean King Cup finals in Shenzhen

Noskova, Rybakina and Zheng headline the nominations for the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Shenzhen, with two-time defending champions Italy back with Paolini and Errani.

Luca Nardi sidelined: hip bone edema, aiming for US swing return

Luca Nardi sidelined with hip bone edema. Aiming for return during American swing and US Open.

USA sweep world champions Italy 3-0 to reach VNL semifinals behind Hanes' six aces

The United States swept reigning world champions Italy 3-0 in the VNL quarterfinals, powered by Jake Hanes' six aces and 21 points, setting up a semifinal clash with Japan.

Italy win sitting volleyball Nerulum Cup: Kosovo beaten 3-0 in final

Italy win the seventh Nerulum Cup in sitting volleyball, beating Kosovo 3-0 in the final in Rotonda without dropping a set.

VNL 2026 prize money: Turkiye surpass $1 million, Italy earn $403,500

Champions Turkiye top the VNL 2026 prize money chart with $1,098,250, while bronze medalists Italy collect $403,500 and runners-up Brazil bank $598,250.

Roma

Maldini and Leonardo resign from FIGC roles after just 16 days

Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have left the FIGC after just 16 days, following disagreements over the appointment of the next Italy head coach. The reform project collapsed after Ancelotti and Guardiola said no and Pirlo was blocked.

Giovanni Malagò elected president of the Italian soccer federation FIGC

Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC president with 68.58% of the vote, defeating Giancarlo Abete. His first task is appointing a new Italy head coach after Gattuso's departure.

Codacons threatens legal action to block Andrea Pirlo's Italy head coach appointment

Codacons threatens legal action to block Andrea Pirlo's Italy head coach appointment over his ties to Fonbet, a Russian-owned bookmaker subject to sanctions.

Brazil outlast Italy in five-set VNL semifinal, reach women's final in Macao

Brazil defeated defending champions Italy 3-2 in a thrilling VNL semifinal in Macao, advancing to the gold medal match. Ana Cristina led with 23 points.

Italy sweep Netherlands 3-0 in VNL 2026 quarterfinals, book semifinal spot in Macao

Italy sweep Netherlands 3-0 in VNL quarterfinals with Antropova scoring 15 points, booking a semifinal clash in Macao.

Italy men's volleyball beats Japan B 3-0 in Tokyo friendly ahead of VNL Finals

Italy's men's volleyball team beats Japan B 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 30-28) in Tokyo in the first friendly of their Asian tour ahead of the VNL Finals.

Italy finalise venues for Nations League campaign including France San Siro rematch

FIGC confirms Italy's Nations League home venues: Olimpico, Dall'Ara and San Siro for clashes with Belgium, Turkey and France.

Gianluigi Buffon turns down offer to return to Italy national team set-up

Gianluigi Buffon has rejected a hands-on role within Club Italia, feeling it is not the right time to return to football after resigning in the wake of Italy's World Cup playoff defeat.

Cairo: Malagò and Maldini made very good impression, but 8-10 years is too long

Torino president Urbano Cairo said Carlo Malagò and Paolo Maldini made a very good impression, but the Italian football reform project needs timelines shorter than 8-10 years.