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Ranieri rejects Italy head coach job after dismissal of Spalletti

Claudio Ranieri has rejected the opportunity to be the new manager of Italy after the dismissal of Luciano Spalletti on Monday, Afrosport reports. Spalletti was relieved of his duties after the 2-0 win over Moldova, though the motion was already set following the heavy 3-0 defeat by Norway last Friday. Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president, Gabriele Gravina, approached Ranieri to replace Spalletti, but the 73-year-old veteran...

Juventus legend Del Piero earns UEFA pro coaching license

by Kunle Fayiga

21 May 2025

Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero has announced he has completed the required courses to earn a UEFA pro licence, which allows him to become a qualified coach in Europe, Afrosport reports. The 50-year-old has been doing work as a pundit for different media in Italy and abroad since retiring in 2014 and has juggled it with earning the relevant badges to become a certified coach. Del...

Nations League: Merino earns Spain draw in Netherlands, Croatia beat France

by Ibikunle Salako

21 March 2025

Mikel Merino scored in the 93rd minute to rescue a 2-2 draw for Spain against 10-man Netherlands at Feyenoord’s De Kuip on Thursday in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarterfinals tie, Afrosport reports. Nico Williams put Spain ahead early in the game, but Cody Gakpo drew the Dutch level with a sublime finish in the 28th minute. The hosts took the lead within...

Italy or Germany to host UEFA Nations League finals

by Ibikunle Salako

17 December 2024

The host for the finals of the Nations League will be between European powerhouses Italy and Germany, who are set to face off in the quarterfinals, UEFA announced on Monday. The Nations League finals, which features the last four matches in the competition, is scheduled to take place from 4-8 June 2025. UEFA, however, has revealed that the winner of the quarterfinals fixture between Italy and...

Tennis: Italy to host Davis Cup Final 8 from 2025

by Ibikunle Salako

3 December 2024

Italy will host the Davis Cup Finals from 2025 to 2027, the International Tennis Federation announced on Monday. Italy, back-to-back Davis Cup champions, won the eight-team men's event, dubbed the "Final 8", after beating Spain last month. The Davis Cup Final 8 is heading to Italy The nation has been announced as the host for the next three years https://t.co/FK2LwcQ3PG#DavisCup pic.twitter.com/iEwkFN4pt2 — Davis Cup...

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Ranieri rejects Italy head coach job after dismissal of Spalletti

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Tennis: Italy to host Davis Cup Final 8 from 2025

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