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| Corriere dello Sport | |
|---|---|
| Name | Corriere dello Sport |
| Type | Daily sports newspaper |
| Format | Tabloid |
| Foundation | 1924 |
| Owners | RCS MediaGroup |
| Language | Italian |
| Headquarters | Rome, Italy |
Corriere dello Sport is an Italian daily sports newspaper based in Rome, primarily covering association football, athletics, and motorsport. It operates alongside other Italian sports papers such as La Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport, competing for readership among fans of Serie A, Serie B, and international competitions like the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA World Cup. The title reports on clubs, athletes, competitions, and sports institutions across Italy and Europe, maintaining a prominent role in Italian sports journalism.
Founded in 1924, the paper emerged during the interwar period alongside newspapers such as La Stampa and Il Messaggero, expanding coverage as Italian sport professionalized under the influence of figures like Vittorio Pozzo and institutions like the FIGC. Throughout the postwar era it covered landmark events including matches featuring AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus F.C., and the national team's campaigns in the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. During the 1960s and 1970s the newspaper chronicled the rise of personalities such as Gianni Rivera and Paolo Rossi, and its pages reflected developments in competitions such as the European Cup and the Coppa Italia. Ownership and managerial changes in the late 20th and early 21st centuries linked it to media groups that include peers like Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso and multinational publishers present in the Italian market. The title has covered transitions in football finance, transfers involving players like Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo, and institutional reforms affecting bodies such as UEFA and CONI.
The paper targets readers interested in professional clubs including AS Roma, SS Lazio, Napoli, and southern Italian sides, while providing national coverage of events like the Coppa Italia final and the Supercoppa Italiana. Historically its editorial line emphasized match reporting, transfer market analysis, and columnists connected with broadcasters such as RAI and private outlets like Sky Italia and Mediaset. Circulation figures have reflected shifts similar to those experienced by Il Sole 24 Ore and La Repubblica, with print runs declining as readership migrated online and to mobile platforms. The title's market share often competes with La Gazzetta dello Sport for national prominence and with regional papers in Lazio, Campania, and Lombardy where local clubs such as Bologna F.C. and Atalanta BC draw passionate followings.
Published in tabloid format, the newspaper blends match reports from competitions such as Serie A, Serie B, UEFA Europa League, and international tournaments like the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup with opinion pieces, tactical analysis, and interviews. Regular sections include coverage of motorsport events such as Formula One and MotoGP, profile pieces on athletes like Alberto Tomba and Valentino Rossi, and features on basketball events involving teams from the Lega Basket Serie A. The paper frequently runs transfer market updates involving agents, clubs, and figures such as Mino Raiola and managers like Carlo Ancelotti and José Mourinho. Photography, columns, and statistical boxes accompany articles about managerial changes, player contracts, and disciplinary actions from bodies including UEFA and the FIFA Players' Status Committee.
Over the decades the paper has employed and published work by journalists and commentators who also appeared on platforms like Sky Sport Italia and RAI Sport, as well as writers who covered major events for outlets such as BBC Sport and ESPN. Contributors have included columnists with expertise on club administration, player performance, and the transfer market, while editors shaped coverage during eras marked by figures such as Silvio Berlusconi-era ownership influence in Italian football and the modern commercialization trends led by executives across European clubs. Photographers and correspondents reported from venues including Stadio Olimpico and San Siro, and investigative pieces sometimes intersected with reporting on institutions such as CONI and sporting tribunals.
Like contemporaries La Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport, the newspaper developed an online edition, mobile apps, and social media channels across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to distribute breaking news, live match coverage, and video highlights. Multimedia offerings include video interviews, real-time score trackers for competitions like the UEFA Champions League and the Serie A TIM, and podcasts featuring pundits who also appear on Mediaset Premium and sports talk shows. The digital transition mirrors trends across European sports media where legacy brands adapt to streaming rights negotiations involving broadcasters like Sky Sports and digital platforms owned by conglomerates such as Amazon.
The paper has faced criticism and controversy typical of sports journalism, including disputes over sensational headlines, accusations of bias toward particular clubs such as AS Roma or SS Lazio in coverage of local derbies, and debates about transfer rumors propagated during windows involving agents and clubs. Editorial decisions occasionally prompted responses from managers, players, and officials from organizations like UEFA and the FIFA Ethics Committee, while competitive rivalries with papers like La Gazzetta dello Sport led to public disputes over reporting accuracy. Coverage of high-profile incidents—from managerial sackings to disciplinary sanctions—has sometimes ignited legal threats and public statements from clubs including Juventus F.C. and AC Milan.
Category:Italian newspapers Category:Sports newspapers