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Sarno, young talents grow: the athlete Guido Squillante at the Coni kinder+sport 2019 Calabria Trophy

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The sixth edition of the CONI Kinder+Sport Trophy this year will take place from 26 to 29 September 2019 in Calabria in the cities of Crotone, Cruto and Isola Capo Rizzuto. Chaired by Giovanni Malagò, 40 federations, belonging to ASD/SSD clubs, in various sports disciplines adhering to CONI, will participate in the event: 700 technicians, 3800 competitive athletes under 14 years old, coming from all over Italy. The Campania team, followed by the coach of the national youth karate team Antonio Califano, is present with five athletes, including kumite: Guido Squillante -Shirai Club S.Valentino-. Born in Sarno, class of 2006, he took his first steps in the dojo of San Valentino Torio (Sa) at the age of 4. Followed with perseverance and dedication by master Antonio Califano – FIJLKAM Italian Federation of Judo, Wrestling, Karate and Martial Arts – (the only one recognized by CONI), thanks to the brilliant results obtained during the competitions, the athlete has qualified, for the second consecutive year, for the final of the most important sports tournament of the year. Despite constant training, the 13-year-old, black/brown belt, still manages to reconcile sport and study, obtaining excellent grades. Category 40 kg men, kumite specialty, Guido is ready to step onto the tatami, following the rigid moral code dictated by the discipline: control the mind and body to defeat the opponent. Good luck champion…

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Metro Line 2, extra services after the Naples-Rome route

by Vincenzo Scarpa February 13, 2026 - 12:43 12:43

NAPLES – Public transport strengthened for the challenge between SSC Napoli e AS Roma, scheduled for Sunday evening at the Maradona Stadium. After the final whistle, Metro Line 2 will extend its service with seven additional runs to facilitate the outflow of fans from the Fuorigrotta area.

The initiative, announced by Trenitalia – Regional, born from the collaboration with Campania region e City of Naples and is part of the mobility management plan for major city sporting events. A total of 3.400 additional seats will be made available compared to the regular service.

A brawl at the Naples League final was suspended, with a YouTuber carried away on a stretcher.

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by Federica Annunziata February 13, 2026 - 12:22 12:22

An evening of sports and entertainment turned violent on Thursday, February 12, at the Holly e Benji Sports Center in Casalnuovo, where the Naples League final between Napoli Creators and Borussia Dortmund was interrupted by a violent brawl that broke out on the pitch. One player was injured in the clashes and…

Alisson Santos introduces himself: "Napoli is a dream, I want to help the team grow."

by Vincenzo Scarpa February 12, 2026 - 18:42 18:42

Enthusiasm, ambition, and a desire to immediately serve the team. Alisson Santos, 23, a Brazilian striker who joined Napoli in the winter transfer window from Sporting Lisbon, introduced himself to the Azzurri fans with words that blended emotion and determination. "I'm very happy to be here; it's a dream for me. Napoli is a great club, and I hope to help them achieve our goals," he explained, speaking of his new adventure.

His debut is already behind him, having played half an hour in the Coppa Italia against Como and been responsible for one of the final penalties, despite elimination. "I'm happy with my debut but obviously sad about the result, because I wanted to advance with the team. But now it's time to work and look ahead," he said, immediately demonstrating his mentality and sense of team spirit. It wasn't even his first time at the Maradona: "Tuesday was my second time here; I'd already played in this stadium with Sporting in the Champions League. But playing for Napoli is an incredible feeling, feeling the passion of the Neapolitan fans."


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