Italy, Norway and World Cup
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American Airlines passengers had to take a bus more than 140 miles to Naples, Italy after their flight was diverted to Rome on June 2.
An American traveler who went to Italy on a two-week trip returned with a new perspective—and a lot of resentment—regarding American food. Sharing her experience on Reddit this week, user Temporary-Night-275 said she was able to eat foods in Italy that would have triggered bad reactions back home.
Italy’s statistics institute issued a growth forecast for 2025 matching that of the government two months ago, suggesting it sees the economy holding up against a backdrop of global trade tensions.
Luciano Spalletti’s job as head coach of the Italy national team is under an increased level of scrutiny following a disastrous 3-0 loss away against Norway in the first match of the 2026 World Cup
Four-time FIFA World Cup winners Italy have failed to qualify for each of the last two editions of the tournament, while they have now lost successive qualifiers for the first time in their history
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American Airlines typically uses a different Boeing 787 variant on flights to Naples, and cited "operational limitations" for the diversion.
Luciano Spalletti hinted that something has broken within the Italy camp and the FIGC, but if he has already decided to walk away, would it not be better to avoid a 48-hour whirlwind going into a
Japan finds its ageing aircraft outmatched by China’s advanced stealth jets amid setbacks to the trilateral Global Combat Air Programme.