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Reuters
28 minutes ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Mussolini's great-grandson hopes skills on pitch outweigh family name
July 23 (Reuters) - Defender Romano Floriani Mussolini, the great-grandson of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, said he wants his footballing talent to mean more than his family name as he readies for a Serie A debut with promoted side Cremonese. The 22-year-old right back, on loan from Lazio, joined Cremonese earlier this month after the club earned promotion to the Italian top flight via the Serie B playoffs. "I'm here to play football. My surname? It has bothered others more than it's ever bothered me. It's a heavy name for others, but not for me," Floriani Mussolini told a press conference on Wednesday. "The less it's talked about, the better. I'm here to express myself on the pitch, nothing else... I want to gain valuable experience in Serie A, go up against more experienced players, and play as much as possible to showcase my abilities." Floriani Mussolini is the son of Mauro Floriani and Italian politician Alessandra Mussolini, a former member of the European Parliament for the Forza Italia party and the grand-daughter of Benito Mussolini, who was prime minister of Italy from 1922 to 1943 following a fascist coup. Floriani Mussolini, who can also play as a winger, made 37 appearances for Juve Stabia last season, who lost to Cremonese in the semi-finals of the playoffs. He joined the Lazio youth academy at the age of 13 from rivals AS Roma. "The match against Lazio will be special, it's the team I grew up with and support," he added. "But right now I'm focused on giving my all for Cremonese, and I want to win that one." Cremonese begin their Serie A campaign away to AC Milan on August 23.
BBC News
4 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Court ban Maduka Okoye for two months after match-fixing allegation
Udinese goalkeeper and former Nigerian Super Eagles top goalie Maduka Okoye don chop two months ban afta dem investigate am for match-fixing. Court sanction di Udinese goalkeeper with a two-month ban after dem bin charge am with alleged match-fixing, dem say e bin allegedly allow dem to book am on purpose during one match against Lazio for di 2023-2024 season. Dem say na after one agreement with one of di bettors; di booking hapun for di 18th minute of di second half of di game for time wasting. E bin dey face four years suspension but di Italian Football Federation, federal prosecutor office on Tuesday drop all charges of sports fraud against am. Okoye go begin serve im suspension in August 18, di day Udinese go face Carrarese in di first round of di Coppa Italia (2025-2026) season. 'No sporting offence dey committed' - Udinese Udinese Calcio don release press statement for dia website, wey tok say di tribunal clear Okoye of sporting offences. "Di FIGC National Federal Tribunal, meeting today to discuss di referral of Maduka Okoye, rule out any involvement of di player in conduct wey we consider unsporting misconduct, fully accepting di lawyers arguments," di statement tok. "In di trial, we drop all allegations of alleged unsporting misconduct, and di decision to impose two-month ban na base on di violation of di general principle of fair play (Article 4 of the Federal Sports Justice Code). "Di club express dia satisfaction wit di player proven complete non-involvement in di infamous match-fixing theory. Di club dey full support Okoye, wey dey wait for di ruling reasons. "Udinese Calcio reiterate dia full confidence in Maduka proper conduct." Di statement tok. About Maduka Okoye Maduka Emilio Okoye na professional goalkeeper wit Nigeria Super Eagles and Udinese club for Italy. Dem bron am in August 28, 1999 for Düsseldorf in Germany. Im mama na German while im papa na Nigerian. Okoye papa na from Enugu state in Nigeria. Di 25-year-old bin fully join di Nigeria team in 2019 afta e show im performance during di Nigeria match wit Brazil for 2019. Di 6ft 6in tall goalkeeper start im career for Germany for Borussia Monchengladbach, e also play for Bayer Leverkusen and Fortuna Dusseldorf before e come move to Italy to join Udinese Calcio in 2023. E win Sparta Player of di Season award for di 2020-2021 season during im time wit Eredivis and help di Dutch team eighth in di Dutch top flight. At di age of 18, Okoye bin dey di eye of di den Nigeria Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr since e play for Germany Fortuna Düsseldorf under-19 team.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Maduka Okoye handed two-month suspension for match-fixing
The Nigerian Udinese goalkeeper is punished for deliberately earning a yellow card during a match. Maduka Okoye Maduka Okoye has been handed a two-month suspension on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, for his involvement in a match-fixing betting scandal. The Nigerian goalkeeper for Udinese Calcio was found guilty of deliberately earning a yellow card during a match against Lazio as part of a rigged betting scheme. The 25-year-old player was suspended for two months by the Italian federal court following an investigation into cheating in a Serie A match. On March 11, 2024, during an away game at Lazio, Maduka Okoye received a yellow card in the 64th minute for time-wasting. While the incident appeared routine, it triggered an inquiry after an abnormal spike in bets specifically targeting that booking. Investigators discovered that a close friend of Okoye, who owns a pizzeria in Udine, wagered on the yellow card and pocketed over 120,000 euros. The case was prosecuted by the federal prosecutor's office, which established that Maduka Okoye and his associates had an arrangement to influence the course of the match. Initially facing a possible four-year ban, the goalkeeper ultimately received a two-month suspension, starting from the first official match of the 2025-2026 season. He will be eligible to return to action from October 19.
The Sun
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Transfer news LIVE: Ten Hag ‘monitoring' Sterling's Chelsea situation, Spurs ‘join' Rodrygo race, Ekitike medical latest
Serie A clubs do battle for Hojlund transfer Lazio and Atalanta are battling it out over a potential transfer of Rasmus Hojlund, according to FootMercato. Hojlund is said to be "looking at a new club" after his horror season at United. Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri is said to be a huge admirer of Hojlund's profile. Meanwhile, Atalanta want to replace the loss of Mateo Retegui, with Lookman also linked with a move away before the window shuts. New boss Ivan Juric has a similar system to Gian Piero Gasperini, which led to Hojlund's big-money move to United.
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Former England star Paul Gascoigne recovering after collapse at home
The 58-year-old played for Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough and Everton Former Tottenham and England star Paul Gascoigne. Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. LONDON — Paul Gascoigne is recovering in hospital after the former Tottenham and England star collapsed at his home. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Gascoigne was rushed to hospital by his driver and assistant Steve Foster, who found the 58-year-old in a semi-conscious state in his Dorset house. 'Paul is in hospital, which is the best possible place for him to be right now,' Foster told The Sun newspaper. Gascoigne was reportedly admitted to an intensive care ward after being discovered on Friday, but later moved to an acute medical unit, where his condition is said to be stable. Foster said Gascoigne would 'like to thank everyone for the support he's received so far from so many old friends who wish him well and want to see him back to his best.' One of the most naturally gifted footballers of his generation, Gascoigne played for Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough and Everton. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He was capped 57 times by England, becoming a global star after his brilliant form at the 1990 World Cup in Italy reached a tearful crescendo with his emotional reaction to a yellow card, which would have ruled him out of the final, in a last four loss against West Germany. Gascoigne also starred for England during their run to the Euro 96 semi-finals, where they again lost to Germany on penalties. The midfielder's issues with alcohol addiction and depression are well-documented and he has suffered a series of health problems in recent years. In 2020, Gascoigne said he had turned his life around after having anti-alcohol pellets sewn into his stomach. But last year, he admitted on the High Performance podcast that he was a 'sad drunk' living in a spare room at the home of his agent. Toronto & GTA Canada Football Toronto & GTA Editorial Cartoons
