Italy

Paolo Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy federation after Andrea Pirlo coaching plan collapses

Paolo Maldini was appointed technical director of the Italian Football Federation this month to help rebuild the national side after they failed to qualify for a third successive World Cup.

Heat, overcrowding pushes Italian prison guard union to sue

A penitentiary police officer closing a gate of Sant’Anna prison in Modena, Italy, on May 19.

Andrea Pirlo out of Italy coach race after scrutiny over Russian betting company links

Andrea Pirlo’s candidacy for the Italian national football coach came under scrutiny because of his role as a global ambassador for Russian bookmaker Fonbet.

Police seize more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine off Portugal

Chiesa eyes fresh start under Iraola, says focus remains on Liverpool

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - September 28, 2024 Liverpool's Federico Chiesa on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble

Russian betting company ties spark resistance to appointing Pirlo as Italy coach

Despite Andrea Pirlo having the backing of newly appointed FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini, the controversy has created significant friction among politicians who have raised objections.

Raphael Varane’s concussions motivate Como to ban heading in academy teams

Soccer Football - Serie A - Como v Napoli - Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como, Italy - May 2, 2026
General view during the match REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

Italian students who sparked outcry over bad behaviour on Bangkok train apologise following fines

The talks lasted more than an hour, during which the Italian students and their supervisor expressed regret and apologised sincerely.

Italy defence minister offers ousted Ukraine counterpart Fedorov adviser role

FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's Minister of Defence Mykhailo Fedorov speaks at a joint press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Alina Smutko/File Photo

Italian embassy in Bangkok apologises after video of students’ behaviour on train sparks fury

The Italian Embassy in Bangkok condemned the disruptive behaviour of Italian teenagers on a BTS Skytrain.

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