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Trump Envoy Paolo Zampolli Urges FIFA To Replace Iran With Italy at 2026 World Cup To Repair Ties

Paolo Zampolli's proposal to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup raises questions about politics in football and a bid to repair strained US-Italy relations.

International Business Times UK

Dua Lipa, Callum Turner 'Eerie' Wedding Update: Why an Abandoned Italian 'Ghost Town' Is the Ultimate Paparazzi Shield

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner have been invited to marry in Celleno Vecchia, an abandoned village in Italy, offering privacy and romance. The couple has yet to accept the offer.

International Business Times UK

Liam Rosenior, Chelsea and proclamations ageing faster than milk

In today’s Football Daily: The revolving door in west London keeps on spinning

The Guardian - UK

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Italian sports minister dismisses plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup

The Italian sports minister Andrea Abodi has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at the World Cup as ‘not appropriate’

The Guardian - UK

Eighteen wolves found dead in Italian national park in suspected poisoning

Criminal investigation under way after carcasses found across Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise national park within a week

The Guardian - UK

Parents Charged After CCTV Footage Catches Teen Allegedly Throw Statue From Balcony Fatally Striking Tourist

Law enforcement authorities are figuring out who to blame after a boy threw a statue from a third-floor balcony that made a fatal landing on a tourist’s head.

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Could Italy really replace Iran at World Cup 2026?

Donald Trump’s envoy has suggested that Italy could step in for Iran amid their ongoing conflict with the US

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Italian officials roundly reject proposal to replace Iran squad at 2026 World Cup

Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.

Euronews

Trump envoy explains why he is pushing for Italy to replace Iran at World Cup

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Trump envoy admits he’s lobbying FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup

Diplomat Paolo Zampolli suggests four-time champions should be given a route back into the tournament after failing to qualify at the expense of the war-torn Middle Eastern state

The Independent UK

Trump’s envoy pushes for Italy to replace Iran at the World Cup

Paolo Zampolli’s suggestion came in part in an effort to rebuild relations between the US and Italy, which have been impacted after Trump criticised the Pope

The Independent UK

Lagotto Romagnolo: The Truffle-Hunting Dog with a Curly Coat

The dense, woolly curls of the Lagotto Romagnolo give it a distinctive and charming appearance.

The Lagotto Romagnolo is a rare and fascinating dog breed known for its dense, curly coat and exceptional truffle-hunting abilities. Originating from Italy, this charming and intelligent dog has transitioned from a water retriever…

Times Pets

Italy under pressure over Kanye ‘Ye’ West gig after UK, France, Poland and Switzerland cancellations

The European leg of controversial rapper’s 2026 tour has so far been derailed by several cancellations over his past antisemitic remarks. Gigs in UK, France, Poland and Switzerland have already been axed, and his upcoming Italian concert is now under pressure from trade unions and politicians.

Euronews

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' puts a spotlight on Italy's fashion capital

Prada may play a title role in “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” premiering in Milan on Thursday, but fashion and the city itself are also in the spotlight

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Jamie and Rebekah Vardy to be focus of new reality show on Leicester exit and libel battle

ITV series will focus on the pair’s move to Italy and the aftermath of the ‘Wagatha Christie’ saga

Evening Standard

Jamie and Rebekah Vardy to be subject of ‘rare and revealing’ reality show

The ITV programme will follow the couple’s move to Italy.

Euronews

Europe is subsidising its way into a deeper energy crisis

Energy crisis: Governments should replace blanket tax cuts and price caps with direct income transfers for vulnerable households, liquidity support and non-earmarked tax credits for exposed sectors, writes Judith Arnal, State Economist in Spain, in an opinion piece for Euronews.

International Business Times UK

50 Football Players, One F1 Racer Busted In Illegal Prostitution Sting Operation In Italy

A prostitution scandal involving footballers and a Formula 1 driver has been uncovered in Italy, leading to a national controversy.

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The Guardian - UK

Gianluigi Buffon: ‘You have a perception that you are unbeatable, almost omnipotent’

Italy’s goalkeeping legend tells Donald McRae about getting used to retirement, the decline of Italian football and why he blames himself for Zidane’s World Cup final red card

Sports Illustrated

Who Is Team USA Playing in 2026 FIBA World Cup? Full Draw Announced

The 2026 FIBA World Cup takes place in Berlin from Sept. 4-13.

The Times of India

Three Indian nationals under investigation over gurdwara double murder in Italy ‘triggered by succession feud’

TOI Correspondent from London: Three Indian nationals are under investigation in Italy for the murder of two Indian Sikh men outside a gurdwara last Friday, which appears to have been triggered by a feud over succession plans for the management of the gurdwara.

Euronews

Italy summons Russian ambassador over TV presenter's insults at PM Giorgia Meloni

Relations between Rome and Moscow have been tense because of Meloni's strong support for Ukraine as it continues to fight off Russia's full-scale invasion.

Euronews

'Insult of top of mockery': Meloni criticises Swiss hospital for billing victims of bar fire

The blaze at Le Constellation, a bar in the upmarket Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, broke out in the early hours of 1 January as people celebrated the New Year.

Cycling News

Tour of the Alps: Giulio Pellizzari shoots to victory and seizes race lead atop stage 2 mountain finish

Italian celebrates first win on home ground at Val Martello as Thymen Arensman and Mattia Gaffuri round out podium

Autosport

Why riders' nationalities have become a problem for Liberty Media in MotoGP

More than 40% of the riders in MotoGP are Spanish, a figure that rises to almost 60% when Italians are added. Having a different passport scores double under the new concept of entertainment that Liberty Media wants to imprint on the championship

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