Italy is a nation of soccer enthusiasts, the game is known as calcio in Italy. Italians are proud of their national soccer team, which has won the World Cup four times. Its players are heroes. Sunday afternoon league games are transmitted and are appreciated in bars and living rooms across of this country. Many famous Italian architects acquired their reputation on their designs for sports stadiums. The villages invest in large playing fields with night lighting. Regions play regions, villages confront villages and neighbourhoods play against neighbourhoods. In local parks there are always a few children or adults kicking around a soccer ball.

But the Italians don't enjoy exclusively of the soccer. Even though the soccer is the best in the hit parade of our national desires, there is a good number of common sports that still represent a traditional importance for all Italians. These professional activities have contributed building the history of our region just as much as soccer has. The famous sports of Italy are soccer, racing, basketball, surfing, fishing, yachting, sailing, skiing, golf, cycling, etc.

Sports

Outdoor pursuits