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Armani Milano begins its journey in the 2026-2027 Euroleague by facing Partizan Belgrade away.
Armani Milano's Euroleague journey started badly, defeated in Belgrade by Partizan (92-76). Carlik Jones is a single man in command (20, 10 assists and 33 rating) but the contribution of the Italian Alessandro Pajola also emerges, with 7 points in the first quarter, 3 assists and the usual energy. Olimpia collapses in the final period, conceding 29 points.
In the first half, Milan went behind twice by double figures, at -11, and twice Peters put the team on his shoulders to get back in touch: The draw reached 57 points with a volley from Guduric, who smelled the derby having grown up at Red Star. But the overtaking never happens: the only advantage for Poeta's team, in fact, is 6-7. In the final period, Jones takes over and dominates the sprint, while Olimpia's attack falters: Milan collapses and makes its debut in the worst possible way. One statistic above all: 17 assists and 16 turnovers.

Kylian Mbappé scored the winning goal for France in Turkey but was withdrawn shortly afterwards with a knee problem, raising concerns ahead of upcoming matches against Belgium and Italy. Zidane makes his debut as manager of the Blues.

France wins 1-0 against Turkey in Istanbul in the first Nations League match under the guidance of Zinedine Zidane, with a goal from Mbappe assisted by Olise. Turkey, coached by Vincenzo Montella, will face Italy in the next round.

Italy loses 2-0 against Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on the first day of the Nations League. Goals by Godts in the 20th minute and Lukebakio in the 69th minute. Negative debut for Roberto Mancini, who returned as coach after the resignation of Gennaro Gattuso, with nine debutants called up. Mancini admits the initial difficulties but praises the reaction in the second half.

The 1000 Miglia 2027 will take place from 24 to 29 May, bringing forward the traditional calendar to celebrate the centenary of the event. The route will start and end in Brescia, touching Italian cities such as Parma, Florence, Rome, Verona and Brescia, with stages that retrace the original route of 1927. Registration will open on 6 October.

On the occasion of the semi-finals and finals of the Cev Enel EuroVolley 2026, Piazza Castello in Milan hosts a monumental light installation on the facades of the Castello Sforzesco, continuing the artistic tour that touched Naples, Modena and Turin.

Giovanni Malagò announces the return of Roberto Mancini as technical commissioner of the Italian national football team, after his resignation on 13 August 2023. Mancini, former coach of Inter, Manchester City and Zenit, made his debut as a footballer with Bologna at 16 years and 9 months and won championships as a player with Sampdoria and Lazio, as well as successes as a manager in Milan and England.