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  Italy were crowned FIBA U20 EuroBasket champions for the first time since 2013 after defeating Lithuania in Sunday's Final. Their title triumph ended a 12-year wait for the return of the prestigious trophy. Dominant Performance in Final The Italians led for the majority of the contest, including by 16 points at half-time, on their way to confirming an 83-66 triumph. The team from the Apennine Peninsula thus ended a long wait to recapture the trophy after twelve years. Francesco Ferrari starred in the Final for Italy with a game-high 26 points and also earned the top honor of tournament MVP. Joining Ferrari in the All-Star Five lineup were Lithuania's Mantas Juzenas, Roman Domon of France, Pavle Nikolic of Serbia, and Greece's Alexandros Samodurov. Semi-final Matches and Third-Place Battle The French quest for a three-peat ended at the Semi-Finals stage, but they responded on the final day to take the last step on the podium with a 73-62 success over Serbia. Meanw...

  Women's EURO 2025 in Switzerland enters its decisive phase with the eight best teams in Europe just three wins away from the coveted title. The quarter-final matches promise dramatic encounters, surprising underdogs, and expected derbies. Defending champions England face strong Sweden, while world champions Spain continue their offensive show. Norway vs. Italy: Historic Opportunity Wednesday, July 16, 8:00 PM, Geneva An unexpectedly balanced encounter will offer a clash between Norwegian stars and Italian collective strength. Norway won the weakest Group A with three victories but relies on individual qualities of stars like Caroline Graham Hansen. Unconvincing performances in all three matches raise questions about their readiness for the knockout phase. "We're still looking for our best form," admits coach Gemma Grainger. Italy reached the EURO quarter-finals for the first time in history. They excel with a quality midfield featuring Arianna Caruso and Ma...

  The Women's European Championship in Switzerland continues today with another crucial Group B match, where southern rivals Portugal and Italy will clash at Stade de Genève. While the Italians could celebrate advancement from the group after just the second round with a victory, the Portuguese are fighting for survival in the tournament. Portugal with Their Backs Against the Wall The Portuguese team finds itself in a critical situation following a 5-0 thrashing by Spain in their opening match. This defeat left the Portuguese players on the brink of elimination, and another setback would practically mean the end of their tournament ambitions. "For us, this is the match of the year," says Portugal coach Francisco Neto. "We need to quickly recover from the defeat against Spain and deliver a completely different performance. Our chances of advancing depend on today's result." The statistics from the opening match are alarming for Portugal. They held the ba...

  Basic Information: Tournament: World Rugby Under 20 Championship 2025 Dates: June 29 - July 19, 2025 Venues: Calvisano, Rovigo, Verona and Viadana (Italy) Participants: 12 teams in three groups Defending champions: England Format: Groups + knockout stages Broadcasting: World Rugby platform, national sports channels From June 29 to July 19, 2025, the picturesque cities of northern Italy will host the 15th edition of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship. Twelve of the planet's best teams will battle for the prestigious trophy that defending champion England will seek to retain. The Italian summer will belong to rugby's stars of tomorrow. Three weeks of packed programming will bring countless talents and battles that will determine the future of world rugby. Format and Venues The championship will be hosted by four cities in the Lombardy and Veneto regions - Calvisano, Rovigo, Verona and Viadana. The tournament is divided into three pools of four teams each...