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Venice, the “floating city” in northeast Italy, has an intangible magic. The canals coursing between the 118 islands on which it is built, and under the almost 400 bridges connecting them, are alive with boats and gondolas, which remain the lifeblood of Veneto’s regional capital. Its architecture defies gravity, and…

Andy Farrell’s men also face England and Samoa this month.

Calls for overhaul of defamation laws in Italy after legal action brought against Brian Molko

Crowley will start for Ireland against Italy in the absence of captain Johnny Sexton

A three-wheeler tour starting in Milan makes for a rollicking ride in the gorgeous scenery and small towns of the Italian Lakes

Jamaica and South Africa both stunned the Women’s World Cup as they reached the knock-out stages

South Africa 3-2 Italy: Thembi Kgatlana scored a 92nd minute winner to eliminate Italy

Goalkeeping legend has finally hung up his gloves after almost three decades at the top of the game

In today’s Football Daily: Late drama, comical own goals and much more

Gianluigi Buffon, 45, retires after a career that included a World Cup title and many trophies with Juventus. He helped Juventus win 10 Serie A titles and stayed with the club even after the 2006 “Calciopoli” scandal.

NEW DELHI: South Africa secured their first-ever victory in a historic and thrilling Women's World Cup match, defeating Italy with a remarkable 3-2 scoreline to advance to the last 16.