dirty gloves s2 e5Lorenzo Palmisani’s Perfect SundayFrosinone’s goalkeeper was simply sensational against Como; he earned the applause of both his own fans and the opposition’s, saved everything he needed to save and, on two occasions, even more than could reasonably have been expectedbyGiovanni Battistuzzi22 SEP 26
Olive s5 e5Romano Schmid, the simplifierThe Frosinone attacking midfielder had been deemed too short to play football by the Red Bull Salzburg management. First at Werder Bremen and now in Serie A, the Austrian is proving that even a short forward can play football wellbyGiovanni Battistuzzi21 SEP 26
Still image #5Randal Kolo Muani’s instinct for goal (which he missed)With a burst of pace in the box, the Juventus centre-forward proved decisive in the match against Atalanta. The box was his, and the goal was not scored but prevented.byEnrico Veronese21 SEP 26
Serie AWill the international break lead to changes on the bench? It’s not necessarily the case that they’re neededDe Rossi and Stroppa face the prospect of being sacked as Genoa and Venezia remain winless. Allegri and Sarri are looking for solutions for Napoli and Atalanta. A twenty-day break amidst assessments and trainingbyFederico Giorgetti21 SEP 26
into the basketOlimpia Milano are back in action with the Super CupThe Italian champions had dominated the first quarter, but Reyer then forced the game into overtime. The new season kicks off this weekend: it promises to be a long one and more challenging than in previous years.byUmberto Zapelloni21 SEP 26
1942–2026The Moustache that Dribbled Past Life TwiceSandro Mazzola has passed away, but the real truth – known to journalists covering both major and minor stories, and above all to all football lovers – is that ‘Sandrino’ had already come to terms with his death. He needed nothing more to live as a good, serene man – as he wished to be remembered – and full of gentle humour, as anyone who spoke to him, even for just a moment, knows.byMaurizio Crippa19 SEP 26
Il Foglio SportSpain has now almost got used to winning, and the celebrations are short-livedT-shirts, murals and biscuits for breakfast. A journey through Spanish football two months after the World Cup victorybyAlberto Facchinetti19 SEP 26
1942–2026Farewell to Sandro Mazzola, icon of the ‘Grande Inter’He was 83 years old. The son of Valentino, captain of the Grande Torino, he played for just one club throughout his career. CONI has called for a minute’s silence at all sporting events this weekend. Malagò: “A legend”19 SEP 26
Il Foglio SportLuna Rossa puts Naples to the testThe America’s Cup is coming. However, Preliminary Race 2, scheduled from 24 to 27 September, represents a significant test for both the crews and the race course.byMaurizio Bertera19 SEP 26
aClemente Russo in the ring at 44. Tatanka’s comeback “I think I can be a role model for those of my generation and also for younger people. I don’t want to teach my students based on my own memories; I prefer to stay active and on the same wavelength as them,” says the two-time world champion (2007 and 2013) and Olympic silver medallist in Beijing and LondonbyBernardo Cianfrocca19 SEP 26
