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ROME – For the first time in the race’s history, the 101^st Giro d’Italia started outside of Europe, getting underway in Jerusalem, as hotly-tipped rider, Chris Froome, suffered a setback

ROME – Roma chairman James Pallotta voiced a strong call for VAR to be used after his side found themselves on the wrong end of some questionable, game-changing decisions.

ROME – Liverpool survived a late scare but a valiant Roma side left themselves too much to do at the Stadio Olimpico, despite a 4-2 victory on the night.

MILAN - Inter Milan defender Davide Santon and 24-year-old English girlfriend Chloe Sanderson have both received death threats via social media following Saturday’s defeat against Juventus.

ROME – Two Roma fans have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a vicious altercation in Liverpool after the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final, police said.

ROME – An explosive Liverpool side, led by Mohamed Salah, cruised past Roma in the Champions League semi-final, scoring five goals to seemingly settle the tie mid-way through the second half.

ROME – Following on from Tuesday night’s drama, Roma will square up against Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final.

ROME – Juventus fell just short against Real Madrid on Wednesday night, conceding a highly debatable penalty after an astonishing comeback.

ROME – A phenomenal comeback saw Roma crush Barcelona 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico to reach the last four of Europe’s premier competition for the first time since 1984.

ROME – Caught up in the emotion of Roma’s stunning victory on Tuesday night, the club’s Chairman, James Pallotta, was seen celebrating by plunging into the Piazza del Popolo fountain, sources said.

ROME – Two unfortunate own goals cost the Italian side dearly as Barcelona took firm control of their Champions League tie with a 4-1 victory at the Nou Camp.

ROME – A sensational Ronaldo bicycle kick saw Madrid run riot against Juventus in Turin with a 3-0 Champions League victory.

CAGLIARI – In a communal apartment in Cagliari, nine athletes drawn from across Europe have left behind school and family life to train eight hours a day alongside their coaches.

ROME – Italy came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw against England as the Azzurri finally found the back of the net, but the winless streak continues.

ROME – The Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed its investigation into the sale of AC Milan in which current co-owner and Chairman, Li Yonghong, purchased the club from Silvio Berlusconi’

ROME – Having won their previous 16 domestic matches, Juventus’ title charge suffered a choke with a draw to relegation candidates, SPAL.

ROME – Hoping to side-step a fourth Six Nations whitewash in just the last five years, Italy fell just short against Scotland as Greg Laidlaw kicked a 79^th minute penalty for the visitor

ROME – On a night which saw AC Milan crash out with a 3-1 loss to Arsenal, Lazio advanced to the last eight of the Europa League with a 4-2 aggregate victory over Dynamo Kiev.