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Cagliari set a record: four wins in the first five matchdays in the Scudetto year alone.

The numbers of a dream team, right up there with the top-seeded heavyweights. And without wanting to discredit the Legend, in 1969-79 Gigi Riva scored three goals in the first five, one of them a penalty: just like Maldini.
Cagliari's Daniel Maldini celebrates after scoring a goal during the italian soccer Serie A match between Udinese Calcio vs Cagliari Calcio on 19 September 2026 at the Bluenergy stadium in Udine, Italy. ANSA/Ettore Griffoni
Cagliari's Daniel Maldini celebrates after scoring a goal during the italian soccer Serie A match between Udinese Calcio vs Cagliari Calcio on 19 September 2026 at the Bluenergy stadium in Udine, Italy. ANSA/Ettore Griffoni
the accident

Cagliari: A woman was struck by a car on a pedestrian crossing and rushed to the hospital.

The crash occurred shortly after 9.30 this morning in Via Colombo, in front of the Navy headquarters.
healthcare

Departments are struggling, as the Oristano Local Health Authority seeks reinforcements from Argentina and Cuba.

The company has requested 80 professionals: "They would be essential for the San Martino and the hospitals in Bosa and Ghilarza."
The interview

Tacconi: "This is how I even parried the illness."

The former goalkeeper for Avellino, Juventus, Genoa, and the Italian national team in the 1990s presents his book today in Arborea.
Da sinistra Giorgia Meloni e Alessandra Todde
Da sinistra Giorgia Meloni e Alessandra Todde
The controversy

Car tax ban, Todde: "A gap of hundreds of millions for the regions."

The President of Sardinia: "This is how Meloni campaigns." Forza Italia and Fratelli d'Italia responded: "Compensation for lost revenue is expected."
the fire

Fire in the Ittiri countryside, two helicopters on site

The fire is attacking agricultural areas near the 131 bis
Safety

Cagliari, Carabinieri conduct widespread checks in the "red zone": 50 people identified and six reported.

Five people stopped for loitering in violation of the Prefect's orders were ordered to leave the area.
La nuova centenaria di Teulada
La nuova centenaria di Teulada
The birthday

Nina Manca's 100th birthday: best wishes from the Teulada community.

Mayor Angelo Milia wanted to personally convey the best wishes of the municipal administration and the citizens.
La motonave Borea attracca lungo la costa di Baunei
La motonave Borea attracca lungo la costa di Baunei
Ogliastra

Baunei, fuel prices are halting motor vessels: "Continuing is unsustainable."

Consumption exceeded 60 percent compared to 2025, no support from the Region
Don Giacomo Fara (foto concessa)
Don Giacomo Fara (foto concessa)
Church

Ozieri celebrates the 50th anniversary of Father Giacomo Fara's priesthood.

The ceremony took place in a packed parish where the priest retraced the main stages of his journey in the local community.
Via Brivanda, una strada dimenticata a San Gavino Monreale
Via Brivanda, una strada dimenticata a San Gavino Monreale
the complaint

San Gavino: potholes, dust, and darkness, Via Brivanda is a forgotten road.

Residents on the warpath: "So many election promises, but no action."
government

Meloni: "There's a cap on the number of foreigners in the classroom and a ban on burqas."

The Prime Minister announces a new school law: "Parents of foreigners with school integration issues will be required to learn Italian."
wedge

He surprises thieves in his backyard, shoots in the dark, and kills one of them: he's under investigation.

The man was alone last night when he heard noises from outside, at which point he fired gunshots.
the conflict

Massive attack on Moscow, chaos at the airport. Zelensky: "Cruise and ballistic missiles were also used."

Damage to a refinery and two deaths, the Ukrainian president: "Our long-range response has been particularly effective."
Sandro Mazzola, a sinistra il ricordo all'Olimpico
Sandro Mazzola, a sinistra il ricordo all'Olimpico
The farewell

Mazzola's funeral is tomorrow; Milan and Vedano al Lambro are in mourning.

Civic flags at half-mast also in all municipal offices of the Lombard capital
Il ministro degli Esteri Antonio Tajani durante l'evento 'Itaca" (foto Ansa)
Il ministro degli Esteri Antonio Tajani durante l'evento 'Itaca" (foto Ansa)
The case

Tajani: "It's better to marry less flashy but more reliable women." Controversy erupts.

Italia Viva: "You always manage to amaze." Democratic Party: "Shame on you."
Alberto Rollo (foto concessa @RodrigoFernández)
Alberto Rollo (foto concessa @RodrigoFernández)
Everyone's talking about it

When a wind of passions swept across Europe

Alberto Rollo in a coming-of-age novel set in the Romantic era
dance

Cabras, dancer Gaia Careddu continues her success.

The 27-year-old won every competition at the Asian Tour Dance Festival. She was the only Italian.
Tesori a Fumetti - edizione 2024 - foto concessa
Tesori a Fumetti - edizione 2024 - foto concessa
the event

Pimentel, the third edition of "Tesori a Comic" begins

The international comics festival will take place from September 19th to 26th, following the June preview at Casa Piras.
Una scena di "Didone ed Enea"
Una scena di "Didone ed Enea"
Culture

Shadow Theater: "Dido and Aeneas" at the Civic Theater in Sassari

The title is included in the third edition of the Nessun Dorma Festival
the race

Guasila, the great Palio: horses on the track for the Santa Maria challenge

The total prize pool is 23,800 euros, with 15,000 euros going to the first place winner.
La nazionale di basket in carrozzina (foto Ansa)
La nazionale di basket in carrozzina (foto Ansa)
Ottawa

Wheelchair Basketball: Italy Wins Historic Silver at the World Championships

Australia wins the final, the best result ever for the Azzurri
Settimo gol stagionale per Di Lorenzo che ha festteggiato i 24 anni (foto Torres)
Settimo gol stagionale per Di Lorenzo che ha festteggiato i 24 anni (foto Torres)
series c

Torres draws in Forlì: the match ends 1-1

Sassari's first away point, but there are regrets over Zecca's missed second goal.
Una fase dell'ultimo derby tra Ferrini e Amsicora, nuovamente di fronte stasera (Foto Carla D'Alberto)
Una fase dell'ultimo derby tra Ferrini e Amsicora, nuovamente di fronte stasera (Foto Carla D'Alberto)
the calendar

Field hockey starts with a bang: Ferrini and Amsicora face off immediately.

At the “Maxia” an exciting challenge is repeated, last season an away victory for each team and with many goals
Zé Pedro, difensore del Cagliari (foto Fabio Murru)
Zé Pedro, difensore del Cagliari (foto Fabio Murru)
series a

Udinese-Cagliari, Pisacane's squad list: four players are unavailable.

There are 25 players available for the fifth matchday's advance