The 27-year-old defender was stunned to discover that he will not be going to Poland and Ukraine after Giovanni Trapattoni opted not to name him in his final 23 for the tournament on Tuesday Trapattoni informed Foley shortly before the final 23 names had to be submitted to Uefa who was among the initial squad announced on 7 May who had been on stand-by before being drafted into the party as defensive cover last week Foley has spent the last week or so working his way back to fitness after a hamstring problem but although he trained with his team-mates on Monday at Borgo a Buggiano in Tuscany Trapattoni decided injury concerns over John O'Shea and Darren O'Dea made McShane a better option as he can play at both right-back and in central defence Foley said: "I wanted to prove a point that I was fit to play because from what I understood Friday and been involved in the game [against Bosnia on Saturday] "He [Trapattoni] said there was no rush and we will wait to train in Italy so I trained for two days in Italy and felt great he pulls me this morning just before the end and says: 'You are not in the squad,' and that is hard to take I hope the lads go on and do as well as they can from the tournament," he concluded Trapattoni admitted after Tuesday night's 5-0 friendly victory over a Tuscan Select XI in which Foley appeared as a half-time substitute that the decision to exclude him had been an intensely difficult one He invited the player to remain with the squad which heads for Hungary on Sunday and then Poland two days later The top three had good races, but failed to reach the podium. While Violante Sanesi, after three very intense fights, reaches the final where she meets a very technical taekwondoka. In the first round she gets the better of her opponent, in the second Violante manages to make an incredible comeback, winning the point to access the third and decisive round. Here, thanks to her determination, which characterizes her, she manages to overcome her, winning the title of Italian champion. Giovanni Trapattoni has warned his Ireland players not to be taken in by the turmoil surrounding Group C rivals Italy The 73-year-old’s native country have this week had their preparations disrupted by yet another match-fixing scandal and the earthquake which forced the postponement of their mid-week friendly against Luxembourg in Parma Things took a further turn for the worse on Friday night when Cesare Prandelli’s men were beaten 3-0 by Russia who will send his team into battle with the Italians in Poznan on June 18 knowing that game could prove crucial to the hopes of both nations is refusing to read anything into the mounting chaos Speaking as he completed the Tuscany-based leg of his preparations in Borgo A Buggiano yesterday he said: “It would be a great mistake if you think Italy is this because we don’t know how they have done in their training camp The defeat by the Russians – the Republic lost 3-2 to them at the Aviva Stadium but returned from Moscow with a hard-fought 0-0 draw – did little to improve the mood in Italy just hours after Prandelli had indicated he would be prepared to withdraw his team from the tournament if it was for the good of football who had his own difficult spell this week after deciding to drop Wolves defender Kevin Foley from his squad at the very last minute is convinced that will have little impact on his former player He said: “What would happen if we lost 3-0 here with Ireland life for the Irish appears to have settled down very nicely with the Foley saga having run its course and injuries abating in the nick of time There was a scare yesterday morning when goalkeeper Shay Given did not train at the Stadio Comunale Alberto Benedetti although Trapattoni later revealed blisters rather than the knee problem which proved the major topic last week please register for free or log in to your account While Francesco Stella was raised in a pizzeria Stella was born in 1991 to Italian parents: his father from the Ligurian town of Recco and his mother from .. Riccardo Schirru is a journalist at Il Globo and La Fiamma specialising in federal news and the hospitality sector from 46th in 2024 to 49th place in 2025 in the Press Freedom Index drawn up every year by Reporters Sans Frontières (Reporters Without Borders - RSF) Researcher and lecturer Flavia Marcello explores the fascist influence on the architecture of Rome the race for the fourth Champions League qualifying spot from Italy’s Serie A has become even tighter Napoli didn’t allow flares and delays to affect their performance as Antonio Conte’s side ground out a 1-0 win at Lecce to take firm control of Serie A in Italy Fiorentina have lost the first leg of their UEFA Conference League semifinal tie 2-1 away to Real Betis Inter Milan’s Serie A title defence is on the line with the busy champions chasing a fresher Napoli side who have the finishing line in sight Carlo Ancelotti has turned down the Brazil job and is mulling a mega offer to coach Saudi Arabia Spanish sports daily ‘Marca’ said Wednesday British director Ken Loach has blasted plans to tear down much of Milan’s iconic San Siro stadium to make room for a new home for Inter and AC Milan Barcelona and Inter Milan have delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final One of the pillars of Italian culture is the union between music and wine Nicholas ‘Nick’ Renfree-Marks is somewhat of an expert on both Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time We know Tuscany as the region of the Chianti Not really surprising if you spend an afternoon wine tasting or doing a wine tour during your holiday But did you know that Tuscany also offers a lot of opportunities to taste traditionally brewed beer In recent years there has been an explosion of microbreweries A very nice alternative for beer lovers who can really indulge themselves You will pass right by it if you are walking the Via Francigena pilgrimage route and on your way to the Cisa pass But you can also just drive to Pontremoli in the north of Tuscany to taste the beers of the Birra del Moro brewery Emanuele Sordi brews beers inspired by the Belgian they get a local twist through the use of ingredients such as chestnuts made quite an impression on the jury of the Salone del Gusto in Turin in 2013 The brewery's range has since expanded with 5 other beers you can eat a well-stocked 'foccacia' with it Birrificio Birra del MoroVia dei Mille, 28, Pontremoli (Massa Carrara)tel: + 39 339 7945255website Just north of Lucca Apo and Andrea have been brewing their beers since 2006 And they do it so well that they received an honorable mention for the second time in the Slow Food category 'La Chiocciola' in the 'Italian Beer Guide 2021' A title that you only get as a brewer if you not only have an eye for the consistent quality of your beers but also for the environment and the ingredients from your immediate environment The range of Brùton is extensive for a small brewery with 11 classics and 3 seasonal beers Not sure which one you would like to taste first Then the brewers will be happy to provide you with explanations and advice which is also their motto: their bottles of happiness can cause hilarity the Bruton burgers they serve are also worth a try brutonVia Lodovica 5135San Cassiano Di Moriano (LU)tel: + 39 0583 579260website The La Nostrale brewery is part of the organic Fattoria Del Poggio The 7-hectare farm is located in the green hills of Buggiano just above Montecatini and has fantastic views over the surrounding area the IPA Spara Jurij of German malt and Italian wheat the Star 69 dedicated to REM and the extra bitter Belzeburp tasting are part of the permanent range seasonal beers such as the dark Italian grape beer Ale Bau Bau Baby Space or the blond Ale Shout made of spelled and honey are not always available: we've run out you can spend the night at the 'agri beer glamping' near the farm from this summer in a number of glamping tents and yurts You can also bring your own tent and set it up if the amount of places allows That saves you having to find your way down the hill again in the dark Birra NostraleVia Piemazzese sncBorgo a Buggiano PTtel: + 39 351 940 9471website The Campana d'Oro brewery is a beautifully restored farmhouse from 1800 If you really want to know everything about the beer brewing process Brewer Giancarlo explains the production process in great detail during a tour of the brewery His home-grown organic barley is one of the ingredients And if you are curious about what a beer brewed with Italian hemp tastes like you should definitely taste the Foglia d'Oro Although there is no real restaurant at the brewery You will be served starters based on local products If you are there at the right time of year there are all kinds of truffle snacks on the menu don't forget to bring the beer biscuits and beer jellies that the owners make Birrificio agricolo La Campana d'OroStrada delle Pescine, Localita' Pianacci, n°23, 52011 Bibbiena ARTel + 39 348 732 5577website the brothers Andrea and Lorenzo Crociani decide to overhaul the farming business that has been in the family for a long time Their aim is to reduce the impact of their agricultural cultivation on the environment as much as possible The result consists of 4 special beers according to Belgian and American recipes: Viola The beer is bottled in the cellar under the brewery There you can also taste their beers and at the same time enjoy the typical Tuscan charcuterie and cheeses from local companies A fun evening discovering 'unusual' but surprising combinations is guaranteed Birrificio SaragiolinoLocalita Saragiolino 50, Torrita di Siena (SI)tel: + 39 347 3342038website the Piccolo Birrificio Clandestino was the first microbrewery to open in Livorno But 'micro' has long since lost its meaning: the brewery now produces more than 30 different types of craft beer top- and bottom-fermenting and with a high or a lower alcohol percentage There is a good chance that you will find special beers here which you will not easily find elsewhere in Tuscany In the 'taproom' next to the brewery you can choose from 16 different types of draft beers from our own production which are alternated on special evenings with beers from beer breweries that are friends If the Tuscan beer you want to taste isn't on tap you'll find it among the bottled beers from the PBC And you can stay there for dinner: the menu consists not only of simple dishes made with local products Piccolo Birrificio ClandestinoVia Cimarosa 37Livornotel: +39 0586 423366 (tap room)tel: +39 0586 854439 (brewery)website The history of the Torre a Cenaia estate goes way back in time Julia on the way to Brescia would have been there overnight in the church of the estate The question is whether that is really true because there are quite a few variations on the story of St The story of Torre a Cenaia is said to be confirmed by an ancient inscription on the estate it was in any case the inspiration for the name of the 'brewpub': the first letter of the saint's name and the year which also happens to be the house number of the brewery Master brewer Luca Briganti is inspired by Belgian tradition when making his beers go through all the color shades that a beer can have: from the light lager and wheat beer to the dark double bock and stout After a night out on the lawn and beer tasting you can buy bottles of the beer you liked best and take it home with you An insiders tip: if you want to eat at the J63 Birrificio J63Via Delle Colline, 6356040 Cenaia–Crespina (PI)tel: + 39 050 643739website beerbeer tastingMade in Italy:toscane which is sometimes so different in small ways but is certainly very recognizable for everyone in the Netherlands is the basis for my columns and articles here on This is Italy I work as a freelance copywriter and write for and about (female) entrepreneurs This is Italy 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