Key talking points ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League final with Real Madrid
Liverpool and Real Madrid go toe-to-toe as Paris hosts a mouth-watering Champions League final on Saturday evening.
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The dilemma of saving Venice: Lagoon or city?
In a city normally teeming with tourists, Andrea Turchetto is a rare breed: a true Venetian, born and raised in the floating city. Unlike other locals, he still calls it home. His glass bead business is based at the heart of Venice, in the Cannaregio district.
Looking back at when Sicilian mafia Cosa Nostra assassinated Italian judges
Cosa Nostra (Italian for "our thing") is also nicknamed "The octopus" for its ability to infiltrate all aspects of society. The Sicilian mafia spread from Italy to the US in the 20th century, taking root in major cities like Chicago and New York, the latter famously depicted in the "Godfather" films. The mafia remains active, with thousands of members. But it is hated by many Sicilians for its extortion of "pizzo": protection money from businesses. Today, the fight against them continues.
French Open order of play on Saturday
Order of play on the main show courts on the seventh day of the French Open on Saturday (play times in GMT, prefix number denotes seeding):
MotoGP Mugello: Biaggi becomes MotoGP Legend
Six-time World Champion and Sterilgarda Husqvarna team boss Max Biaggi was inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame at Mugello on Friday.
MotoGP Mugello: Dixon dominates Moto2 day one
Inde GasGas Aspar’s Jake Dixon proved the speed was there once again as he locked out the Moto2 free practice times at Mugello on Friday.
Novak Djokovic ‘is back’ says John McEnroe as he makes world No 1 ‘very slight’ favourite for Roland Garros title
It is a difficult one to call, especially with Rafael Nadal’s “crazy” record at Roland Garros, but John McEnroe believes Novak Djokovic is close to his best form and will win the French Open.
Quiet genius Ancelotti eyeing more European glory
"I faced Liverpool in the 1984 final as a player, then in 2005 and 2007 as manager, and now it will be against Liverpool one more time. I lived in Liverpool for two years and it's like a derby for me, because I am still an Evertonian."