The Big Question: Why can’t Italy rid itself of the scourge of football hooliganism?
The Independent: Why are we asking this now? … leggi tutto (read all)
Policeman apologises for death of football fan
The Independent: An Italian policeman accused of killing a football fan on Sunday was placed under formal investigation for manslaughter yesterday. Riots broke out at […]
Italy Moves to Tighten Soccer Security and Control Fans After Riots
New York Times: The Italian authorities decided Monday to ban soccer fan clubs who are known to be violent from traveling to out-of-town games and […]
SFA ready to offer Alex McLeish new contract
Telegraph: Scotland manager Alex McLeish will be offered a lucrative new contract by the Scottish Football Association whether or not his players beat Italy at […]
Italian football officials suspend matches
Financial Times: Italy’s football federation suspended matches for the second time this year in response to hooliganism … leggi tutto (read all)
United fear more violence in Roma clash
Telegraph: Manchester United are to hold urgent talks with the Foreign Office about next month’s Champions League trip to Roma after a Lazio fan was […]
Italy is losing credibility – Kaka concern over impact of violence
Daily Mail: AC Milan midfielder Kaka believes Italian football is ‘losing credibility’ and has warned of the long-term implications of further football-related violence. Lazio fan […]
Opera’s Newest Gimmick: The 90-Minute ‘Tosca’
New York Times: The Piccola Lirica company hires fresh-faced singers and shrinks down grand operas in the latest effort to revive opera’s fortunes in Italy. […]
McLeish: 'We'll give Italy a game they'll never forget'
Scotsman: SCOTLAND manager Alex McLeish expects the decibel level to tell him his players are ready for battle in the biggest game of their lives… […]