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The Hindu
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Japan vs Hong Kong, EAFF E-1 Football Championship: Who is Japan's goalkeeper Alex Pisano with roots in Italy?
Japan started its title defence at the EAFF E-1 Football Championship against Hong Kong, at the Yongin Mireu-Stadion in South Korea on Tuesday. Hajime Moriyasu has gone with a full domestic squad, with the tournament out of the FIFA international window. One of the names in that starting 11 against Hong Kong is Alexandre Pisano, earning his first senior cap. Pisano, born in Kasugai to a Japanese mother and Italian-Canadian father, developed at the Ote Elementary School and FC Fervor Aichi, before moving to Nagoya Grampus in 2021. ALSO READ: Where to watch Japan vs Hong Kong in EAFF E-1 Football Championship? He signed his professional contract with Nagoya three years later and plays for the same side currently. The 19-year-old has started every J1 match since May and has kept four clean sheets. At the international level, he has represented Japan at the U-17 and U-20 levels, playing in the U-117 World Cup 2023, where Japan reached the round of 16. Pisano has replaced Zio Suzuki, another goalkeeper who has roots outside Japan — Suzuki's father is from Ghana, and his mother is from Japan – but the latter is expected to get back between the sticks for FIFA's official international fixtures.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Al Pacino becomes first Hollywood star to meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
Hollywood legend has become the first major film star to have a private audience with newly elected Pope Leo XIV. The 85-year-old Oscar-winning actor met the pontiff at the Vatican on Monday, while taking a break from filming his next film 'Maserati: The Brothers' in Italy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The meeting at the Holy See was attended by members of the film's team, including Italian-Canadian producer Andrea Iervolino. After the meeting, the team issued a statement that read, 'We are honoured to announce that this morning His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received in a private audience a delegation from the film Maserati: The Brothers, including Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino and producer Andrea Iervolino.' The meeting reportedly focused on shared values between the Catholic Church and the themes explored in the film that include family, mutual respect, and social responsibility. 'These values… resonate deeply with the story of the Maserati brothers.' Photos doing the rounds on social media, see Iervolino presenting the pontiff with a miniature Maserati model encased in glass, while Pacino looks on with a smile. In the upcoming biographical drama, Pacino plays Vincenzo Vaccaro, an early investor in the Maserati automobile empire. The star-studded cast also includes , , and . Pacino, who was raised Catholic by his Italian parents, opened up about his questions of faith, particularly after a near-death experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. In his 2024 memoir, he wrote, 'I believe I experienced death that day. I returned, and I can tell you there was nothing out there. It's over. You're here, then you're not.'
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Curse of WWE stars from tragic fall to shower stabbing and double murder
After the news of Maxx Justice's death rocked the WWE world, leaving fans devastated, we've taken a look at some of the past wrestlers whose lives were tragically cut short WWE wrestler Maxx Justice has died after being knocked off his bike by a vehicle in a road accident, aged 63. The star, whose real name is Mike Raybeck, was on his way home from work in California when he was fatally struck, causing his tragic death. His career spanned from the 1990s to the early 2000s and was mostly spent with the All Pro Wrestling, but he also competed in WWE when it was still under its previous name, the World Wrestling Federation. But it's not just Maxx Justice whose life came to a heartbreaking, sudden end, as a number of WWE stars have passed away over the years in sad circumstances. Chris Benoit Perhaps one of the most shocking cases in the wrestling world was Benoit. In 2007, the Canadian fighter killed his wife and son before taking his own life. He was 40 at the time, and his legacy was quickly ruined by the notorious killings. Owen Hart At just 34, Canadian wrestler Owen Hart sadly fell to his death during a live WWF event in 1999 due to a harness malfunction. The cause of death was later revealed to be internal bleeding from blunt force trauma. The impact severed his aorta, resulting in Hart bleeding to death just minutes later. Brian Pillman Brian Pillman was an American professional wrestler and football player. He was best known for his appearances in Stampede Wrestling in the 1980s, World Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling, and World Wrestling Federation in the 1990s. He sadly died in 1997 at 35 from a heart attack, just before a scheduled WWF pay-per-view match. Dino Bravo Italian-Canadian professional wrestler and promoter Dino Bravo was found shot dead with multiple gunshots in 1993 in what's believed to be a mob-related hit, but to this day, his case remains unsolved. Shad Gaspard The former American WWE star and actor died a hero in 2020 after directing rescuers to save his son as the pair got caught up in a riptide. Shad sacrificed his own life to save his son, who managed to survive thanks to his dad. After his death, Shad was awarded the Warrior Award at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in 2022. Crash Holly American wrestler Crash Holly was found dead in 2003 after committing suicide by mixing prescription medication and alcohol at wrestler Stevie Richards' house. It's believed his career had declined after WWE's release. Mike Awesome Mike Awesome was best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). However, the star killed himself in 2007 after reportedly dealing with depression and career decline. Perro Aguayo Jr Mexican wrestler Aguayo died in a freak accident from a cervical spine trauma, reportedly as a result of the dropkick that propelled him forward to the ring ropes, causing severe whiplash trauma that snapped his neck in 2015. Silver King The professional wrestler and actor from Mexico died after collapsing in the ring in front of fans during a bout in London. He suffered a heart attack in the ring mid-event, initially mistaken for a routine wrestling moment. Fans criticised the amount of time it took for him to receive medical attention. Bruiser Brody Bruiser Brody was stabbed backstage in a shower by fellow wrestler José González, also known as Invader 1, during a wrestling event in Puerto Rico. González was charged with murder but claimed self-defence and was acquitted by a jury and was not convicted of murder.
Toronto Star
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
This playwright had never heard of being embarrassed to be Italian. But his father's experience of feeling like an outsider prompted this award-winning solo show
When Farren Timoteo's Italian-Canadian father Luigi was growing up in Jasper, Alberta, in the late 1960s and '70s, he felt like an outsider. 'He wore a suit to school and he would take these elaborate Italian lunches — pastas or cured meats, like salami — and the other students would make fun of him,' said Timoteo on a Zoom call from his home in Edmonton.
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Close To Signing Several Free Agents: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE is reportedly making significant moves to sign new international talent following its UK Tryouts earlier this year. Recent news points to Spanish wrestler Zozaya, French standout Aigle Blanc, and Italian-Canadian Mike D. Vecchio as being on the verge of joining the company, with a WWE official named James Amner said to be involved in the contract process. On May 20, 2025, Cultaholic first reported that Aigle Blanc and Mike D. Vecchio were likely on their way to sign with WWE. Fightful Select later confirmed this, adding that both wrestlers and Zozaya are indeed close to being signed. An update also indicated Zozaya is now expected to put pen to paper with WWE in September 2025, officially. It has been previously reported that new talents from these European tryouts are generally anticipated to begin their WWE journey around September of this year, possibly starting with the NXT brand. Sources indicate that James Amner is believed to be overseeing the WWE contract negotiations for this trio of European talents. Amner is known in the wrestling industry for his experience in artist and event management and has been involved with UK-based promotion PROGRESS Wrestling, where he took on a leadership role in 2020 aiming to create a safe and improved environment for talent and fans. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Aigle Blanc, a masked high-flyer from France born in 1999, has made a name for himself across the European independent scene since his 2014 debut, particularly in Germany's Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw), where he is a former wXw World Tag Team Champion. He has also competed for All Japan Pro Wrestling, and was ranked in the PWI 500 in 2024. Appolo crews and Titus battle in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille north France. / AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE HUGUEN Appolo crews and Titus battle in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille north France. / AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE HUGUEN Mike D. Vecchio, also known by his real name Michael Richard Blais, is an experienced Canadian wrestler with Italian heritage who has been a prominent figure in the European wrestling scene for many years, including significant work in Germany, Belgium, and across the UK. In addition to these three names, reports suggest that at least one more talent from the tryouts is expected to sign with WWE. However, as of now, there has been no specific word on any UK-based wrestlers being among this immediate group of reported signees. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
