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As they peered through the smoke from lit flares, fans of the Italian soccer team AC Milan dancing beneath the towering Italian gothic cathedral in the city’s Piazza Duomo may have noticed a tanned 56-year-old Italian American who didn’t quite look like he belonged. Gerry Cardinale’s dark blue polo stood out amid the red and black striped jerseys t...

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Jannik Sinner powdered potent forehands, issued seven aces and broke Daniil Medvedev's serve four times in a dominant 2024 Miami Open men's singles semifinal victory Friday in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Italian needed just 71 minutes and two sets to dispatch his Russian foe in a rematch of last year's Miami Open final, which Medvedev won in straight s...

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Beloved by Italians for its atmospheric natural hot springs, Bormio is the best Alpine getaway you’ve never heard of.   The town hosts the Alpine Ski World Cup every year, and much of the skiing at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will take place here too. Yet in a recent press group of very well-seasoned travellers, we were all shocked to re...

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For the first time in 19 years, Italy returned to the US to play international soccer. With the eloquent Luciano Spalletti at the forefront, Gli Azzurri leave New York on a high with two victories in the bag and, more importantly, a restored bond with millions of Italian-Americans.  “We received a wonderful reception, a hug full of love and affecti...

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The European Association of the Via Francigena ways (EAVF) and the Italian Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting and enhancing the Via Francigena as a cultural and tourist itinerary of international relevance. The MoU aims at consolidating the Via Francigena as a hub for slow tourism and pilgrimage in Ita...

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Smiles abound, and as energetic and enthusiastic as ever, Federica Brignone happily bounced around the Saalbach finish area, chatting with all interested parties about her latest World Cup victory and highly impressive season. Brignone claimed victory in the 11th and final GS of the waning World Cup season by 1.36 seconds last Sunday, March 18, ami...

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With 83 days until the Italy National team’s debut at the Euros, their journey continues with a 2-0 win over Ecuador in the second of two friendlies in the USA. After winning the first challenge against Venezuela, decided by a brace from Mateo Retegui, the Azzurri repeated the result against a stronger opponent who is 31st in the FIFA Ranking and w...

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Incredible Ferrari-branded one-two in the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Australia. Carlos Sainz's Rossa won ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc. Third was the McLaren of Lando Norris. Two Ferraris in front had not been seen here since 2004: and they were Schumacher and Barrichello. Two weeks ago he was on a hospital bed in Jeddah, undergoing emergency appe...

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With more than 43 million fans in the United States and recognition as the most popular Italian soccer club according to YouGov international market research, AC Milan is deeply rooted in North America. The Club's partnership with the NY Yankees, the collaboration with YES Network, the recent launch of the Fourth kit with PUMA partner and Los Angel...

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Laura Lasorda, daughter of Tommy and Jo Lasorda, will be attending the upcoming Fullerton Sister City Association Grand Tour of Italy Informational Meeting on Tuesday, April 9th at 5 pm inside Fullerton Library Osborne Auditorium.  In 2021, Tollo (Chieti) in Abruzzo, Italy became Fullerton’s Sister City in honor of Tommy Lasorda, a 63-year Fullerto...

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