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Florence Approves Fiorentina’s €101 Million Proposal for Franchi Stadium

Monday, October 19, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

The city government has declared the football club’s redevelopment and management proposal to be in the public interest.

Fiorentina celebrates 100 years with legends, music and fireworks after painful defeat

Sunday, August 30, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

Gabriel Batistuta, Rui Costa and dozens of former Fiorentina players returned to the Stadio Artemio Franchi for an emotional centenary celebration on Saturday night.

Could Euro 2032 Come to Florence? City Formally Joins Host Race

Sunday, August 2, 2026 Editorial Staff Sports

Florence has completed the first stage of its bid, but the final choice of venues will rest with UEFA.

Stadio Franchi delays deepen Fiorentina’s crisis and city’s dismay

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Editorial Staff Sports

Renovation now due to finish in 2029 as Fiorentina sink to the bottom of Serie A and Florence fears losing part of its identity.

Fiorentina’s centenary overshadowed by Franchi delays and dismal start to the season

Thursday, October 23, 2025 Editorial Staff Sports

The centenary year of ACF Fiorentina risks being marked by frustration both on and off the pitch.

€55M for Florence: Urban Plan Frees Funds for Franchi

Government Releases €55M to Florence, Stadium Renovation Back on Track

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Editorial Staff Sports

In 2023, the European Commission ruled that the stadium project did not align with the EU’s criteria for green and inclusive urban transformation.

Franchi Stadium Renovation: Updated Timeline Shows 198-Day Delay

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Editorial Staff Sports

The project expected to conclude by April 16, 2026 is now scheduled for completion by October 31, 2026.

Pope: The Church lives among the people

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Editorial Staff News

Pope Francis stressed the need for “the Church to live among the people and for them,” saying it should maintain a healthy contact with reality and peoples’ lives. The Pope’s comments came during his homily at an outdoor Mass celebrated in Florence on Tuesday (10th November).