Football journalist Luca Esposito shot dead and set on fire in horrific execution
Tragic news. Italian sports journalist Luca Esposito has died in the region of Eboli, as reported by European Federation of Journalists and news network Rai. Esposito’s body was discovered in a charred state near an area of farmland, when firefighters were directed to a fire in the locality that turned out to have emanated from the scene of […]
1 week ago
Trump takes huge step forward in adding new country to 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 […]
3 months ago
Top-flight footballers and F1 driver caught up in prostitution scandal
The police are working on the case. La Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that police in Milan have seized €1.2m from a criminal group involved in prostitution. Unnamed Serie A players – including some playing for Inter and AC Milan – as well as an F1 star, have been caught up in the scandal, having […]
3 months ago
Analysis: Worrying Ireland trend continues in attack against Italy
Lots to ponder….. Ireland and Andy Farrell are complete and utter s**t. Well, according to social media. This, of course, is not quite the case. How can it be that Italy were lavished with such praise after the game, but Ireland’s victory – which included outscoring their opponents three tries to one – is being […]
5 months ago
Crowley gives great detail on key advantage of coming off the bench
Brilliant insight! The introduction of Jack Crowley to the field yesterday triggered not only the biggest cheer of the afternoon (rivalled by Edogbo’s entry to the field), but an immediate improvement in the Irish attack, which had been lagging since their opening try. Obviously, this is mainly down to Crowley’s skill and athleticism as a […]
5 months ago
Farrell blames Italy antics for crucial missed bonus-point chance
Interesting take. The Irish out-half debate took a few more twists and turns this afternoon. Sam Prendergast produced what was his worst performance in green, before being hauled off in the second half with the game at 10-10. Jack Crowley made an immediate impact off the bench, with huge energy and speed, as he threw […]
5 months ago