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How an Italian legend has left a mark on a World Cup without Italy with modified national anthem routine

How an Italian legend has left a mark on a World Cup without Italy with modified national anthem routine

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 12, 2026 11:31 AM IST The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway and while some of the sport’s biggest names would be putting their bodies on the line to win football’s most covetted trophy, one of the most succesfull teams in the tournament is sitting out yet again, with a fair dose of existential dread hovering over them. This is the third consecutive men’s World Cup to not feature Italy, a rather unthinkable scenario considering they are the joint second most successful team in the history of the tournament, just one behind Brazil’s record of five titles. However, there is a contribution from an Italian great that will be seen right at the beginning of matches throughout this tournament, and possibly after that as well in senior football. Regular football watchers would’ve noticed something different about the pre-match routine before the opening game of the tournament between Mexico and South Africa, and later between South Korea and Czechia. When the time came for the national anthems to be played, the full …

Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla

Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla

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Italian prosecutors put Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir under investigation over the treatment of activists who were part of a Gaza flotilla last month, a judicial source said on Monday. Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir (C) arrives at the site of a suspected shooting attack in the town of Tzur Yitzhak in central Israel close to the occupied West Bank on June 7, 2026. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP) (AFP) The source, who asked not to be named, confirmed earlier reports by Italian news agencies and said Ben-Gvir was being investigated on suspicion of torture and kidnapping of Italian citizens who were among the activists. If the probe determines charges are warranted, prosecutors could lodge a formal request for trial. In response to the Italian investigation, Ben-Gvir said in a statement: “I will not shy away from one investigation or another and will continue to stand proudly alongside our fighters.” Israel and Ben-Gvir have faced mounting international criticism after the minister in late May released a video showing detained …

The 1994 legend no missed penalty could erase

The 1994 legend no missed penalty could erase

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5 min readJun 2, 2026 09:54 PM IST The popstar knew before the pundits did. Madonna, sporting her own scrunched power-high ponytail and a No 15 Italy jersey, had already made her call on Roberto Baggio. On her Blonde Ambition Tour in Rome, just two days after the 1990 World Cup, she had spoken proper football: “That goal against Czechoslovakia was marvellous.” Football snobs scoffed when she added, “I didn’t know his name then, but that goal and his big green eyes conquered me.” By 1994, she had anointed him the “Cutest.” The rest of the world was catching up. The footballing flock called him the Divine Ponytail – Il Divin Codino – after he embraced Nichiren Buddhism in 1985 following a career-threatening knee injury in Campania so severe he was told he might not walk normally again. The faith he found in recovery was not incidental – it became the stillness you could see in him under pressure, the composure that looked almost unreasonable given the moments he was asked to produce it in. …

Game of the Century: How Italy and West Germany turned a World Cup semi-final into football’s greatest drama

Game of the Century: How Italy and West Germany turned a World Cup semi-final into football’s greatest drama

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is around the corner, and, as in the previous few editions, we can expect a few humdingers. The tournament has repeatedly delivered thrillers, and some matches have even turned into goal-fests. Some games are remembered for their quality, while others are known for their significance. But only a few contests have managed to transcend both to script their place in the sport’s folklore. One such occasion came on June 17, 1970, under the floodlights of Mexico’s Azteca Stadium, where Italy and West Germany went toe-to-toe, and the result was so extraordinary that it became known as the Game of the Century. Italy defeated West Germany in the 1970 FIFA World Cup semi-final. (Football History Pics -X) On paper, it was a World Cup semi-final. However, in reality, it became something far greater. The players from both teams battled fatigue, courage, and desperation to create one of the sport’s most unforgettable spectacles. For 90 minutes, the match seemed relatively straightforward. Italy, the defending champions, took an early lead through Roberto Boninsegna …

India and Italy have been in continuous contact over Ukraine and West Asia conflicts: PM Modi

India and Italy have been in continuous contact over Ukraine and West Asia conflicts: PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni (right) leave after making statements following their meeting at Villa Pamphili in Rome on May 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP India and Italy have been in continuous contact over the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, reiterating his call for “dialogue and diplomacy” to resolve the festering wars. Also read: PM Modi’s visit to Italy highlights on May 20, 2026 Delivering a press statement in Rome during the end of his visit of Europe, Mr. Modi described India-Italy relation as a “win-win partnership” and welcomed the upgradation of bilateral ties to the level of “Special Strategic Partnership”. “We have remained in continuous contact over Ukraine, West Asia and other areas of hostilities. India has a clear position that all problems should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy,” said Mr. Modi in his press statement. “I am happy that we are upgrading our ties to the level of Special Strategic Partnership,” said Mr. Modi further. Modi and Meloni outline …

Modi and Meloni cement a strategic pact, eye €20 billion trade by 2029

Modi and Meloni cement a strategic pact, eye €20 billion trade by 2029

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India and Italy upgraded their relations to a special strategic partnership and pledged to expand two-way trade to €20 billion by 2029 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, held talks to strengthen cooperation to bolster the rules-based order amid conflicts and geopolitical turbulence. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, right, and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi leave after making statements following their meeting at Villa Pamphili in Rome, Wednesday, May 20. (AP Photo) The two leaders expressed concern at the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia and their impact on the world and emphasised the need for de-escalation and diplomacy to ensure lasting peace. They also called for freedom of navigation and the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Modi arrived in Rome on Tuesday for the final leg of a five-nation tour aimed at enhancing India’s energy security and bolstering cooperation in key areas such as defence and security, trade and investment, emerging technologies and critical minerals. Modi and Meloni held talks on Tuesday and Wednesday, during which they …

Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi over ‘distributing toffees in Italy!’

Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi over ‘distributing toffees in Italy!’

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the government of being completely detached from the harsh economic realities facing everyday Indians. In a post on X, Gandhi contrasted the Prime Minister’s high-profile diplomatic visit to Italy with the growing financial distress of marginalised communities at home. He alleged that while key demographics, including farmers, youth, women, labourers, and small business owners, are struggling to survive, the top leadership remains engrossed in public relations exercises. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni write: India and Italy look to the future, bound by the power of culture and a shared vision

Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni write: India and Italy look to the future, bound by the power of culture and a shared vision

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The relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage. In recent years, our ties have expanded with unprecedented momentum, evolving from a cordial friendship into a special strategic partnership grounded in the values of freedom and democracy, and a common vision for the future. At a time when the international system is undergoing a profound change, the partnership between Italy and India is guided by regular exchanges at higher political and institutional levels, and is gaining a new and higher dimension that combines our economic dynamism, societal creativity, and millennia-old civilisational wisdom. Our cooperation mirrors our shared awareness that prosperity and security in the 21st century will be shaped by the ability of nations to innovate, manage energy transitions, and strengthen strategic sovereignty. To this end, we have committed to deepening and diversifying our bilateral relationship with a view to pursuing new objectives and pooling our complementary strengths. We aim to forge a powerful synergy between Italian design, manufacturing excellence, and world-class supercomputers — reflecting Italy’s position as an industrial powerhouse — …

‘Welcome to Rome’: Giorgia Meloni’s message to ‘friend’ PM Modi as he arrives in Italy Melody

‘Welcome to Rome’: Giorgia Meloni’s message to ‘friend’ PM Modi as he arrives in Italy Melody

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (local time) reached Italy, and his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, welcomed him to Rome with a heartwarming photo at the historic Colosseum. Giorgia Meloni posted a photo with PM Narendra Modi from the Colosseum stands in Rome on social media, addressing him as “my friend”. (X/ Giorgia Meloni) Meloni posted a photo with PM Modi from the Colosseum stands on social media, addressing him as “my friend”. “Welcome to Rome, my friend,” she wrote in the X post. Modi arrived in Italy for the fifth and final leg of his five-nation tour, which included stops in Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The visit comes amid strong momentum in India-Italy relations, with both sides actively advancing the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, a broad framework for cooperation across multiple areas. These include trade—which reached $16.77 billion in 2025—investment, with cumulative FDI of $3.66 billion (April 2000 to September 2025), according to news agency ANI, as well as defence and security, clean energy, innovation, science and …

Space Meetings Veneto 2026: Nine Indian space startups sign multiple strategic collaborations in Italy

Space Meetings Veneto 2026: Nine Indian space startups sign multiple strategic collaborations in Italy

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The Indian delegation held strategic engagements with the Italian Space Industry Study Group to explore opportunities for deeper commercial and technological cooperation between the two countries. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Nine Indian space-tech companies which were part of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) led delegation have signed multiple partnerships and collaboration at the recently held Space Meetings Veneto 2026 at Venice, Italy. The Indian delegation also held strategic engagements with the Italian Space Industry Study Group to explore opportunities for deeper commercial and technological cooperation between the two countries. IN-SPACe which is the single-window agency for all space sector activities of private entities said that the nine Indian space-tech companies, including Astrogate Labs, Astrobase Space Technologies, VyomIC, Suhora, Kepler Aerospace Ltd, Hyspace Technologies, TakeMe2Space, Jarbits Pvt Ltd and Dhruva Space, joined the delegation, with multiple partnerships and collaboration announcements emerging during the visit. Key partnerships Among the key developments, Karnataka-based Astrobase Space Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Impulso Space to support customer access and explore launch opportunities …