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Taranto come home: A new Iacovone, an old wound and a city that refuses to give up
Taranto play in Eccellenza, yet they now own a home that many Serie A clubs would envy. A night of celebration at the new Iacovone is also a story about ILVA, the steelworks that gave the city jobs and took its health, and about Erasmo Iacovone, the striker who died at 25 as Taranto dreamed of Serie A.
28.09.26News
Francesco Totti at 50: The eighth king of Rome, the spoon and the selfie
786 appearances, 307 goals, one Scudetto and one club. On his 50th birthday, we revisit Francesco Totti's greatest moments: The Euro 2000 spoon penalty, the 'Vi ho purgato ancora' T-shirt, the derby selfie, the chip over Joe Hart at the Etihad and the Torino double at 39. A tribute to Roma's forever captain.
27.09.26History
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Italy 0-2 Belgium: Mancini's return exposes how far the Azzurri have fallen
Italy had 56% of the ball and 21 shots, yet Belgium created almost double the expected goals and won 2-0 in Rome. Barella and debutant Romano were at fault for both goals, Tonali was anonymous and Calafiori was the only established outfield player to emerge with credit. Mancini's second spell starts with a colossal rebuilding job ahead.
27.09.26Opinion
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The data saw it coming: Martin Baturina belongs in elite company
Everyone called him the next Modrić. The numbers disagree. Set against Palmer, Fermín and Trincão, Como's Martin Baturina ranks as the elite creator of an elite group and the data says his goal against England was no accident.
27.09.26Analysis
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Gattuso's redemption: How Lazio's chaos became his opportunity
Six months ago he watched Italy miss another World Cup. Now Gennaro Gattuso's Lazio are unbeaten and level with Roma and Inter at the top of Serie A. With a fan boycott, a transfer embargo and a ninth-place finish behind them, it is the best start in the club's Serie A history. How did Ringhio turn Lazio's chaos into his redemption?
27.09.26Opinion
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Roma v Inter: Five games in, the title race already has a shape
Two perfect records, one thrilling 2-2 at the Olimpico. Manu Koné's double put Roma in control, before Lautaro Martínez dragged Inter back in the second half. Level on 13 points at the break, Gasperini's Roma and Chivu's Inter already look like the teams to beat. We break down their strengths, their flaws and who has the edge in the Scudetto race.
27.09.26Analysis
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Alvini's Frosinone: The shoe salesman taking Serie A by storm
Promoted in May, Frosinone are sixth after five games and have just beaten Fàbregas's Como 2-0 with seven Italians in the XI. Behind the best start in the club's Serie A history is Massimiliano Alvini, a former shoe-sole salesman who climbed from Tuscany's amateur leagues to the top flight. This is the story of Serie A's surprise package.
27.09.26News
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Mancini's second coming: Italy start again against Belgium
Three missed World Cups, a chaotic summer and a familiar face back in the dugout. Roberto Mancini begins his second spell as Italy coach against Belgium at the Olimpico, with nine new faces in his squad and a Nations League group that includes France. The result matters. The mood it sets might matter more.
25.09.26News