Serie A club Lazio has removed all references to Polymarket from its official website after Italy’s gambling regulator added the prediction market platform to its list of blocked gaming websites. The measure, issued by Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), came into effect on July 27, requiring restrictions on platforms that are not authorized to…
The Italian Volleyball League has unveiled the most comprehensive broadcast strategy in its history for the 2026/27 season, introducing a multi-platform distribution model that will take matches beyond traditional television and streaming services. Under a new three-year agreement, league matches will be available on RAI, DAZN, YouTube, as well as the official digital channels of…
Italy is reconsidering its strict ban on gambling advertising, as outgoing Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina links the policy to a broader structural decline in the nation’s football ecosystem. In an 11-page reform report, Gravina argued that the 2019 restriction has failed to curb problem gambling while significantly reducing investment in the sport. €150m…
The landscape of Italian football is on the verge of a massive transformation. According to a groundbreaking report titled “Beyond the Game” by Ifis Sport (the sports division of Banca Ifis), Serie A clubs are prepared to inject a staggering €4.4 billion into stadium infrastructure. This bold financial commitment is seen as the essential catalyst…
Italy’s €479 Million Squad Wasn’t Enough: How Bosnia and Herzegovina Sent the Azzurri Home Again Italy missed another World Cup. For the third consecutive time. The scoreline that echoed out of Zenica’s Bilino Polje Stadium made a mockery of every prediction on paper: Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1 Italy, penalties 4-1 to Bosnia. Four-time world champions,…
Italy national football team delivered a major audience boost for public broadcaster Rai, as more than 10 million viewers tuned in to watch the Azzurri’s World Cup playoff victory over Northern Ireland national football team. The broadcast marked one of Rai’s strongest television performances in nearly two years for a national team match, highlighting the…
The espresso machine used by the Italian team during the World Baseball Classic has been sold at MLB Auctions for $16,510, highlighting the strong fan interest in unique sports memorabilia. From dugout tradition to auction The machine became one of the most iconic and viral elements of Italy’s WBC run, as players took espresso shots…
AS Roma has taken a major toward building its long-awaited new home after receiving official approval from the Rome City Council for its €1 billion stadium project. The development, expected to begin construction in 2027, represents a transformative moment for the Serie A club, which has spent more than 70 years sharing the Stadio Olimpico….
This summer, DAZN will be the go-to platform for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Italy, streaming all 104 matches of the tournament not only to homes but also to bars, restaurants, and public venues across the country. For the first time in DAZN Italy’s history, fans will experience the World Cup entirely via OTT…
The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters has officially announced a new premium partnership with Rummo, the renowned Italian pasta brand. Signed on February 20, 2026, the agreement positions Rummo at the heart of the ATP circuit’s most glamorous clay-court tournament, blending elite athletic performance with high-end Italian gastronomy. As the first ATP Masters 1000 of the European…
