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Straits Times
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Giugliano credits new energy for Italy's Euro 2025 run
GENEVA - Italy are back in the knockout rounds of the Women's European Championship for the first time in 12 years, and midfielder Manuela Giugliano chalked it up to an energy in the team that she had not felt before. Le Azzurre face Norway on Wednesday in Geneva in the first quarter-final of Euro 2025 and they are in for a stiff challenge against a Norwegian side that cruised into the knockouts after winning all three of their group-stage games. Italy won just one of theirs. That could not erase the smile from Giugliano's face on Tuesday, as she told reporters the team's confidence was high. "I've been feeling this since the first day, we had a retreat, we tried to create a positive energy, an energy that I could not feel in the past," the 27-year-old told a press conference. "This is an additional weapon for this group, and you bring this weapon on the pitch, it allows you to run more. And so this is the motivation and awareness we have today. Our group is a beautiful group, is a positive group, and we're all united to achieve the same goal." The Italians were once regular contenders at European Championships, finishing no worse than fourth in six of the first seven editions of Europe's elite women's tournament. Since 2001 however, they have only advanced out of the group stage in two of their six appearances, and not since 2013. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Las Vegas Sands' new development part of S'pore's broader, more ambitious transformation: PM Wong Singapore Economic headwinds do not dampen outlook for new Marina Bay development: Las Vegas Sands president Business MAS records net profit of $19.7 billion, fuelled by investment gains Singapore Man charged with attempted murder of woman at Kallang Wave Mall Singapore CDL's long-time director Philip Yeo to depart after boardroom feud Singapore Ex-cleaner jailed over safety lapses linked to guard's death near 1-Altitude rooftop bar Life The Violinist, Singapore's first animated historical film, set for August 2026 release Singapore 'Nobody deserves to be alone': Why Mummy and Acha have fostered over 20 children in the past 22 years Coach Andrea Soncin said he had received numerous congratulatory messages about how the team has looked in Switzerland, and agreed with Giugliano that the squad's chemistry has made a difference. "There is the emotional aspect, that magic that they and us and we manage together, with all the staff managed to create," said Soncin, who shed tears of joy when Italy booked their knockout round berth. "When all the elements combine, there is a magical moment." REUTERS
The Star
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Giugliano credits new energy for Italy's Euro 2025 run
Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - Group B - Belgium v Italy - Stade de Tourbillon, Sion, Switzerland - July 3, 2025 Italy's Manuela Giugliano during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw/File Photo GENEVA (Reuters) -Italy are back in the knockout rounds of the Women's European Championship for the first time in 12 years, and midfielder Manuela Giugliano chalked it up to an energy in the team that she had not felt before. Le Azzurre face Norway on Wednesday in Geneva in the first quarter-final of Euro 2025 and they are in for a stiff challenge against a Norwegian side that cruised into the knockouts after winning all three of their group-stage games. Italy won just one of theirs. That could not erase the smile from Giugliano's face on Tuesday, as she told reporters the team's confidence was high. "I've been feeling this since the first day, we had a retreat, we tried to create a positive energy, an energy that I could not feel in the past," the 27-year-old told a press conference. "This is an additional weapon for this group, and you bring this weapon on the pitch, it allows you to run more. And so this is the motivation and awareness we have today. Our group is a beautiful group, is a positive group, and we're all united to achieve the same goal." The Italians were once regular contenders at European Championships, finishing no worse than fourth in six of the first seven editions of Europe's elite women's tournament. Since 2001 however, they have only advanced out of the group stage in two of their six appearances, and not since 2013. Coach Andrea Soncin said he had received numerous congratulatory messages about how the team has looked in Switzerland, and agreed with Giugliano that the squad's chemistry has made a difference. "There is the emotional aspect, that magic that they and us and we manage together, with all the staff managed to create," said Soncin, who shed tears of joy when Italy booked their knockout round berth. "When all the elements combine, there is a magical moment." (Reporting by Lori Ewing in Oberentfelden, Switzerland;Editing by Toby Davis)
The Herald Scotland
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
‘Stitched up' SNP candidate in Falkirk West cleared
In a statement, Mr Giugliano said he was now consulting on 'what comes next'. READ MORE He was one of four candidates vying to replace Michael Matheson and stand for the SNP in Falkirk West at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. However, as revealed in The Herald, he was suspended from the party and removed from the selection process after the leader of Falkirk Council, Cecil Meiklejohn, accused him of bullying and defaming her. Local councillor Gary Bouse was ultimately selected by constituency members in May. One furious local activist told The Herald the whole contest should be re-run. They said: 'We've been saying for weeks that this process was flawed. Toni was stitched up, and the selection process has no legitimacy whatsoever. 'The National Secretary must either announce he is re-running the contest or hand in his resignation. Toni was winning this contest by a country mile, but Swinney didn't want someone who pushed too hard on independence." Toni Giugliano said he was consulting with members about what action to takeAccording to confidential documents seen by The Herald, a complaint against Mr Giugliano was first submitted just before midnight on August 31, 2024, by Councillor Meiklejohn. She said that at the party's conference in Edinburgh, Mr Giugliano had made a number of accusations which she found 'very intimidating', and that the manner in which she had been 'berated... could be considered as bullying'. Two days later, Dumfries and Galloway councillor Katie Hagmann emailed Mr Kerr, who had just been elected as National Secretary, saying she was 'a witness to behaviour' which she described as unacceptable. Five other members who were present during the discussion between the two also emailed Mr Kerr, defending Mr Giugliano. With no further action taken, Mr Giugliano believed the matter had been dealt with. However, Councillor Meiklejohn then emailed the National Secretary in early January with 'a selection of examples as evidence' and asked that they be considered. Still, no action was taken. Mr Giugliano passed vetting on March 12. He then went for nomination at a branch meeting in Falkirk on April 3. The council leader then emailed Mr Kerr, 'expressing her disappointment that TG had appeared on the approved list of candidates, despite her outstanding complaint'. On April 8, Mr Kerr 'wrote to the convener of the Member Conduct Committee (MCC) asking them to call a meeting to consider a potential breach' of SNP rules. Mr Giugliano was suspended on April 30, just days before members voted to select a candidate. After a short investigation, the complaint was upheld. Mr Giugliano then appealed. READ MORE The appeals committee found the MCC's handling of the complaint 'was procedurally unfair to the member to a significant extent'. They said this was because Mr Kerr had only handed the conduct committee the evidence from councillors Meiklejohn and Hagmann — and not from the other witnesses. The CAC reported that Mr Kerr 'stated at the hearing that he saw his role as akin to the procurator fiscal in a criminal matter, and that he did not need to provide evidence other than that in support of the complaint'. The committee disagreed, saying he 'should have provided the MCC with all relevant evidence', which would have enabled the MCC 'to hold a fair hearing and reach a decision on all relevant material'. The CAC said the appeal should also be upheld on the grounds that, had the MCC seen this evidence, it would likely have found 'that the ground of complaint was not established'. The committee concluded the evidence 'does not support a finding of malicious defamatory behaviour'. Alex Kerr with Nicola Sturgeon. He told the committee he saw his role as that of a Procurator Fiscal. (Image: Supplied) In a statement posted on social media, Mr Giugliano said: 'I'm delighted that the SNP's Conduct Appeals Committee has unanimously upheld my appeal and dismissed the complaint that led to my removal from the Falkirk West selection ballot, days before the poll closed. 'I should never have been suspended and removed from the ballot — that decision was procedurally flawed. The committee's report is clear that I was denied a fair hearing. Indeed, I should have been cleared. 'This is a full vindication for the SNP members who voted for me and stood by me. "I will now consult both with my supporters in Falkirk and the party about what comes next. "But make no mistake, our membership is the foundation of the SNP and they must never again be side-lined and disenfranchised. I'm pleased that due process has finally prevailed.' An SNP spokesperson said: "'Understandably, we don't comment on confidential internal processes.' The Falkirk West constituency has been the scene of bitter internal feuding for some time. After Mr Giugliano won the selection in 2023 to stand for the Westminster seat, a complaint was made to SNP HQ alleging he placed undue pressure on local members to support him — but he was cleared of all allegations weeks later. Following his defeat in the July 2024 general election, Mr Giugliano criticised the SNP's handling of the scandal involving Mr Matheson. He wrote on Facebook: 'An MSP found to have breached rules on parliamentary expenses must never again be protected — quite the opposite, they must be removed from office.'
The National
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
SNP selection candidate wins appeal after 'stitch up'
Toni Giugliano, who was in the running to be the party's candidate for Falkirk West at the Holyrood election next year, said that his appeal against the suspension has been upheld. Speaking to The National on Monday, Giugliano (below) said: 'I'm delighted that the SNP's Conduct Appeals Committee unanimously upheld my appeal and dismissed the complaint that led to my removal from the Falkirk West selection ballot, days before the poll closed. (Image: Toni Giugliano) 'I should never have been suspended and removed from the ballot. The committee's report is clear that I was denied a fair hearing. Indeed, I should have been cleared.' He claimed the result was a 'full vindication for the members who voted for me and stood by me', adding: 'I will now consult both with my supporters in Falkirk and the party, about what comes next. 'But make no mistake – our membership is the foundation of the SNP and they must never again be sidelined and disenfranchised. I'm pleased that due process has finally prevailed.' READ MORE: Tony Blair's staff took part in 'Gaza Riviera' project, reports say A complaint of bullying was made against Giugliano just days before the local party voted to choose its candidate for next year's election. He was running against three others and councillor Gary Bouse emerged victorious. But the complaint was dismissed by Giugliano's supporters as a conspiracy to block him from running, with one member telling The Herald in May: 'Toni has been stitched up and the voices of local members totally disregarded.' (Image: Supplied) A statement to SNP national secretary Alex Kerr (above, right) from the Falkirk South branch said: 'The SNP is founded on the principles of democracy and the active participation of its members. 'We are therefore dismayed that Toni Giugliano – a vetted candidate – was removed from the ballot just days before the declaration of results, in a decision that is entirely politically motivated and lacking in transparency." The SNP were approached for comment.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Belgium v Italy: starting line-ups confirmed for Group B opener
Belgium and Italy face off today in Sion to open a highly competitive Group B, in which Spain and Portugal will also compete. The Belgians and Italians take to the field today at the Stade de Tourbillon with these lineups: Advertisement Belgium: Lichtfus, Deloose, Cayman, Kees, Tyssiak, Janseens, Vanhaevermaet, Eurlings, Toloba, Wullaert, Teulings. Keep an eye on Wullaert, who has had seven direct involvements in goals in the last five games with the national team. Italy: Giuliani, Lenzini, Salvai, Linari, Di Guglielmo, Caruso, Giugliano, Severini, Boattin, Cantore, and captain Girelli up front. Without Dragoni, who is injured. Italy needs Giugliano's quality. Her two assists against Wales and her goal in the last match against Belgium speak for themselves. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Emmanuele Ciancaglini - 2024 Getty Images
