By Philip O'Connor GENEVA (Reuters) -Italy were within touching distance of a first Women's Euro final since 1997 until a stunning England comeback derailed their dream, but the Italians can look forward to a bright future as they reap the benefits of a more professional approach.

Just a minute from the final, Le Azzurre found victory in defeat, capturing the hearts and minds of their country, but will it be enough to spark change?

Clubs like AS Roma have played a key role in this evolution, bridging old-school structure with modern tactical innovation. From the creative peak of Francesco Totti to recent European campaigns

FANS were left flabbergasted after spotting a bizarre kit quirk during England’s semi-final against Italy in the women’s Euros. Viewers began questioning why both teams were wearing

Former Italy national team head coach Luciano Spalletti says that thinking about his sacking from his position as CT ‘robs me of sleep’ and that ‘the scar is painful’, but that he still has no regrets about accepting the offer to replace Roberto Mancini in 2023.

Italian national team coach Gennaro Gattuso is closely following the development of Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito.This according to the Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.Francesco

Italy is one win away from reaching the final of the Women’s European Championship, but just three years ago its players couldn’t even get professional contracts back home.

Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa were exclusively chatting with PEOPLE about their journey to becoming co-owners of the Italian soccer team Campobasso FC. During the conversation, Consuelos revealed his daughter is already a big fan of the team,

Luciano Spalletti has claimed that football has "ruined" his life as he continues to be haunted by the defeat to Norway that cost him his job.