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The 2025 FIVB Volleyball World Championship’s second semi-final features a blockbuster showdown as Poland meet Italy on Saturday. This fixture is not only a repeat of the 2022 final, but also a match many fans and analysts believe will decide the eventual champion. With both sides boasting rich volleyball pedigrees and red-hot form, the encounter promises high drama and world-class …

Cities across Italy were rocked by demonstrations, strikes, and blockades on Monday as thousands rallied in solidarity with Palestinians and demanded stronger action against Israel. The protests, which spread from Rome to Milan, Naples, and beyond, were organized by unions and activist groups calling for economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure in response to what they described as “genocide in Gaza.” …

Israel’s World Cup journey continues with one of their toughest challenges yet as they face Italy in Debrecen. After three group-stage outings, Israel sits in second place, having edged Estonia twice (2-1 and 3-1) before losing 4-2 to leaders Norway. Their most recent outing was a morale-boosting 1-0 friendly win over Slovakia in June, setting the stage for another test …

Italy’s meeting with Estonia in the 2026 World Championship qualifiers is more than just another group fixture—it represents a key test for Gennaro Gattuso’s restructured Azzurri. Having stepped in after Luciano Spalletti’s departure, Gattuso has moved quickly to refresh the squad with new energy and resilience. His early call-ups included teenage defender Giovanni Leoni of Liverpool, Francesco Pio Esposito from …

This matchup comes as part of EuroBasket 2025 Group C, set to take place at the Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol, Cyprus, between August 28 and September 4. Italy and Bosnia sit in one of the tournament’s toughest groups alongside Spain, Greece, Georgia, and the host nation, Cyprus. Team Previews Italy Italy arrives as a seasoned European basketball heavyweight with …

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, Limassol, Cyprus hosts a pivotal EuroBasket clash: Italy vs Georgia, tipping off at 2:00 PM CET at the Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Center. This Group C matchup brings together Italy, a rising contender with deep international experience, and Georgia, a scrappy underdog driven by grit and key veterans. Italy enters the tournament with strong cohesion under …

In a high-stakes Group C opener featuring two basketball heavyweights, Greece welcomes Italy to Limassol on August 28. Both teams are eager to start strong and claim early momentum in a highly competitive section that also includes Spain, Georgia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the host nation, Cyprus. Greece Preview Greece arrives with a blend of star power and tradition. Headlined by …

Italy endured a heavy 3-0 defeat against Norway on Friday in Oslo, marking a troubled beginning to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey. The result raises early concerns for the four-time world champions, who have already missed out on the past two World Cup finals. In a rain-soaked Ullevaal Stadium, Norway took full control in the opening 45 minutes. …