Italy suspends Schengen agreement with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
Around 50,000 people are reported to have crossed the border Italy has temporarily suspended its Schengen Area agreement with Spain over the Ceuta migrant crisis. Earlier today, Spain sent troops to bolster security in its North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants swam from Morocco into the territory on Thursday (31 July). At […]
1 month ago
Italy replacing Iran at World Cup moves step forward with Trump urged to act
Where there’s a will, there’s a way… A Trump envoy has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the upcoming World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico. If Italy, four-times World Cup winners, weren’t already embarrassed enough in failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, gaining entry through the back door will […]
5 months ago
Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
Where there’s a will, there’s a way… A Trump envoy has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the upcoming World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico. If Italy, four-times World Cup winners, weren’t already embarrassed enough in failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, gaining entry through the back door will […]
5 months ago
Popular holiday airport has run out of fuel
Several others are experiencing fuel issues Tourists in Italy are facing delays as flights have been cancelled, following the running out of fuel of a major airport in the country. According to reports, the Brindisi Airport has joined other airports in experiencing fuel supply issues, after it has run out of fuel which has led […]
5 months ago
Italy accused of ‘spying’ on Bosnia training ahead of World Cup play-off final
Italy and Bosnia face off for a place in the World Cup finals Bosnia-Herzegovina’s football association have accused Italy of sending a soldier from the European Union force in Bosnia to spy on their training, according to a report in the Bosnian press, cited in The Mail. Following their penalty shoot-out victory over Wales on […]
5 months ago
Italian football coach hit with major ban after disguising himself as a priest to attend game while suspended
He was identified after entering the pitch to kick an opposing player. A football coach in Italy’s ninth division has made national headlines after being handed a four-month suspension for disguising himself as a priest to watch a match he was suspended from attending. As reported by Italian outlet Il Giorno, Matteo Ciceri — the UEFA […]
6 months ago