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Mario Balotelli on Sunday thanked his fellow players and supporters for their support after he was racially abused by Hellas Verona fans, the latest in a series of ugly incidents that have blighted the early weeks of the Serie A season. (Photo:AP)

Mario Balotelli thanks support after being racially abused at Verona

Balotelli performance was overshadowed by his fury at Verona's notorious supporters, who have a long track record of and open racism.

04 Nov 2019 3:13 PM

In the match between Italy and Greece, Jorginho and Federico Bernardeschi registered goals for the Robert Mancini's side. (Photo: AFP)

Italy becomes second team to qualify for Euro 2020

Belgium was the first team that had cemented their place for the tournament.

13 Oct 2019 1:03 PM

Mariam Thresia, the foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family (CHF), will be raised to the glory of the altar during a solemn Eucharistic Celebration in Rome’s St Peter’s Square on Sunday, Vatican News said. (Photo: mariamthresia.org)

Kerala nun Mariam Thresia to be declared saint by Pope Francis today

Mariam Thresia was called during the first half of her life simply Thresia, the name given to her at baptism on May 3, 1876.

13 Oct 2019 10:26 AM

Italian authorities identified the two as Gabriel Christian Natale Hjorth, 18, and Finnegan Lee Elder, 19, and said both were born in San Francisco. (Photo: Representational)

2 American teens jailed in Italy over murder of policeman

Investigators contended in written statements Saturday that the pair had confessed to their roles in the grisly slaying.

28 Jul 2019 10:53 AM

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday said that Italy will ensure orderly Brexit. (Photo: AFP)

Italy to work with Boris Johnson to ensure orderly Brexit: PM

Throughout his leadership campaign, Johnson was vocal about his willingness to exit the EU without a deal.

24 Jul 2019 12:29 PM

Matthijs De Ligt has been linked with many of Europe's leading clubs after his impressive play for resurgent Ajax and Holland last season. (Photo: AFP)

Matthijs De Ligt lands in Turin to complete transfer formalities

The 19-year-old is due to undergo a medical before signing for Juventus for a reported 75 million euros (USD 85 million).

17 Jul 2019 3:30 PM

Markiv's has been held in several prisons in Italy, according to Il Giorno. (Photo: Representative Image)

Ukraine soldier gets 24 years in prison for journalist deaths

Il Giorno reported that the sentence against Markiv, was higher than the 17 years requested by the prosecution.

13 Jul 2019 2:00 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin asked Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Thursday for help in improving relations between the European Union and Russia and stop sanctions on Moscow. (Photo: AP)

Putin asks Italy to help restoring ties with EU, meets Pope

During an hour meeting, the two addressed 'various questions of relevance to the life of the Catholic Church in Russia,' the Vatican said.

05 Jul 2019 10:22 AM

"Together, I believe we can create something special." said Fonseca (Photo: Reuters)

Rebuilding Roma name Fonseca as new coach

Roma said that former Shakhtar Donetsk coach Fonseca joins on an initial two-year contract with the option to extend for a further year.

11 Jun 2019 5:04 PM

‘I want a clear, unequivocal and speedy response,’ Giuseppe Conte said, calling for a ‘loyal collaboration’ from all ministers. (Photo: AP)

Italian PM Giuseppe Conte says he is ready to resign if coalition squabbles persist

Giuseppe Conte is seeking a firm mandate to continue dialogue with EU over Italy's public debt.

04 Jun 2019 4:32 PM

Gattuso took charge of Milan, his first job coaching a Serie A side, in November 2017. Since then, U.S. hedge fund Elliott Management has taken control of the indebted club from Chinese businessman Li Yonghong. (Photo:AFP)

Gattuso leaves AC Milan

Milan confirmed in a statement that the 41-year-old had left with two years to run on his contract.

29 May 2019 9:49 AM

AC Milan wins 3-2 but misses out on Champions League spot. (Photo:AFP)

Serie A: AC Milan misses UCL qualificiation as Inter, Atlanta, Roma secures berth

AC Milan ended up fifth despite winning at SPAL.

27 May 2019 10:13 AM

Pope Francis says every child is a gift that changes the history of a family. (Photo:AP)

Pope Francis condemns abortion, says use amounts to hiring of ‘paid killer’

In cases where the child may not live long, medical care is not wasted but by gaining time, allows parents to prepare for the death.

26 May 2019 9:43 AM

Nadal got off to a flying start by whitewashing Djokovic in the opening set. It was the first time there has been a 6-0 set during a meeting between the two rivals. Djokovic took the second by breaking Nadal’s serve for the first time while leading 5-4, but the second seed responded in style by storming through the decisive set. (Photo: AP)

Rome Open: Nadal turns the tide as he beats Djokovic by 6-0, 4-6, 6-1

The Spaniard, who had shared the record of 33 Masters titles with the Serbian world number one.

20 May 2019 9:08 AM

Djokovic leads his head-to-head with Nadal by 28 wins to 25, but the Spaniard has dominated on clay with 16 victories to the Serbian’s seven. (Photo: AP)

Rome Open: Djokovic goes past Schwartzman 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 to face Nadal in finals

The Serbian triumphed in last week’s Madrid Open and has a chance to win back-to-back clay-court titles after overcoming Schwartzman.

19 May 2019 12:28 PM

The outburst came after Kyrgios got a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct. Having already been handed a violation earlier, it meant the umpire also handed Kyrgios a game penalty. (Photo: AFP)

Rome Open: Federer makes gritty return vs Sousa as Krygios gets expelled

The incident overshadowed an outstanding day for Roger Federer, who reached the quarters for the first time since 2016.

17 May 2019 9:06 AM

Inter move back one point ahead of Atalanta as both teams edge closer to joining champions Juventus and second-placed Napoli in elite European football with two games left this season. AC Milan and Roma are three points adrift of fourth place, with further back Torino in seventh, five points outside the Champions League berths. (Photo: AFP)

Serie A: Inter has easy 2-0 win over relegated Chievo to secure Champions League spot

Politano opened after 39 minutes in the San Siro with Perisic adding the second four minutes from time.

14 May 2019 12:32 PM

38-year-old Venus, whose only Rome title came back in 1999, needed over three hours to battle past Belgian Elise Mertens 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (7/4). Serena has not played since a hard-fought three-set win also over Petersen in the second round at the Miami Open in March before withdrawing with a knee injury. (Photo: AFP)

Rome Open: Serena to face Venus in a rome re-match

Four-time Rome winner Serena, 37, returned after two months out injured easing through 6-4, 6-2 against Swedish qualifier Rebecca Petersen.

14 May 2019 10:25 AM

It follows a series of clerical assault cases in countries ranging from Australia to Chile, Germany and the US. (Photo:AP)

Pope Francis makes reporting sex abuse obligatory in new church law

Under the new measure, every diocese around the world is obliged by mid 2020 to create system for the reporting of sexual abuse by clerics.

10 May 2019 10:09 AM

The Argentine pontiff opened a barber shop and washrooms for the homeless in Saint Peter's Square in 2015. (Photo:AP)

Pope urges hairdressers not to indulge in gossip

Pope Francis on Monday welcomed hairdressers, hairstylists and beauticians to the Vatican but warned them not to indulge in gossip.

29 Apr 2019 7:03 PM