Opinion | Tommy DeVito Brought an Old Italian Gesture Back to Life. At First, I Cringed. Now I’m Cheering.
Personalized celebrations have become an indelible part of football, so when Tommy DeVito, the third-string quarterback for the New York Giants, threw one of his first touchdowns in November, he raised a right hand and pinched his finger and thumb together in an Italian gesture that means, roughly, “Whaddya want?” People noticed. A few weeks […]
Nicolo Fagioli banned for seven months for betting breaches by Italian FA
Nicolo Fagioli has made one appearance for Italy Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli has been banned for seven months by the Italian football federation for breaching betting rules. Fagioli was given a 12-month ban, with five months suspended, and fined 12,500 euros (£10,850). The 22-year-old will also have to have therapy for his gambling problem. The […]