Orlando Wiet, a revered figure in the world of combat sports, known for his championships in multiple kickboxing and Muay Thai organizations, and a true pioneer in mixed martial arts who competed at UFC 2 in 1994, has sadly passed away at the age of 60. The fighter, originally from Paramari
Manuel Locatelli has opened up about the advice Gennaro Gattuso imparted during Italy's 2-0 triumph against Northern Ireland, articulating a deep sense of 'responsibility towards all the children' who passionately support the Azzurri. The Italian national team edged closer to securing a s
Gennaro Gattuso offered his initial thoughts after Italy's confirmation to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup play-off final. He cautioned, "Bosnia possess many experienced players; Wales presented a very different challenge." Following their 2-0 triumph against Northern Ireland
Marco Palestra made his senior Italy debut in a 2-0 World Cup play-off victory over Northern Ireland. He stated that he would remember this day for the rest of his life. In Bergamo, the "Azzurri" took some time to break through Northern Ireland's defense. Eventually, Sandro Tonali opened t
The Bosnia and Herzegovina national team has secured its place in the World Cup play-off final, defeating Wales on penalties in the semi-final. They are now set to face Italy in the decisive match, which will take place next Tuesday. The Italian national team, the "Azzurri," confidently ove
Luigi Riccio, assistant to Gennaro Gattuso, has urged Italy and its supporters to maintain composure and avoid panic, even if they face early difficulties in breaking down Northern Ireland's defense in their upcoming World Cup qualifier. The crucial match is scheduled to kick off at 19:45 G
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has detailed his strategy to 'cause Italy problems' in tonight's crucial World Cup play-off. O'Neill aims to leverage his team's 'running power and athleticism' as they face the challenge. The match is scheduled to kick off at the New Balance Arena i
Italy's U21 national team secured a dominant 4-0 victory over North Macedonia in a European Championship qualifier, with goals from Cher Ndour, Luca Lipani, and Jeff Ekhator. A late penalty from Seydou Fini further cemented the comprehensive win. This win further solidified the Azzurrini's
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester City midfielder Rodri's future at the club is in doubt, as he has yet to agree on a new contract. This comes amidst reports that the Spanish international is open to a potential transfer to Real Madrid at some point. Speaking on Instagram, Roman
A significant predicament is emerging for both Serie A club AS Roma and Premier League side Everton. There's a growing chance that these two clubs could qualify for the same European competition at the end of the 2025-26 season, potentially leading to one of them being barred from participatio
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has linked up with his Italy teammates at their training camp in preparation for the critical World Cup play-off matches beginning this Thursday. He is expected to remain with the squad throughout the international break, despite having undergone s
Duke Roufus, a highly respected kickboxer and mixed martial arts coach, passed away in Milwaukee on October 17, 2025. It has only recently been disclosed what officially caused his death, following an investigation. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner confirmed that Roufus succumbed to