Last Week in Italian Sports: Complete Results December 8

Italy Sports Roundup: Serie A Thrillers, Biathlon World Cup Successes, SuperLega Volleyball Action, and Key Highlights from December 8-14, 2025

The week of December 8-14, 2025, showcased Italy’s sporting strength, with standout performances in biathlon at the World Cup in Hochfilzen, dramatic Serie A football matches, and competitive SuperLega volleyball. Winter sports gained momentum ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. Here’s a comprehensive recap of last week’s Italian sports results, focusing on Serie A football, biathlon, volleyball, and other notable events.

Biathlon: IBU World Cup in Hochfilzen (Austria)

Italian athletes delivered impressive results on the international stage.

• Men’s 10km Sprint (December 12): Tommaso Giacomel claimed victory, marking a strong performance for Italy.
• Women’s 10km Pursuit (December 14): Lisa Vittozzi secured the win with excellent shooting and skiing.

These successes highlighted Italy’s depth in biathlon as the season progresses toward Olympic qualification.

Football: Serie A Matchday Highlights (December 14, 2025)

Serie A featured key fixtures with title implications.

• Bologna 0-1 Juventus: A crucial win for Juventus, boosting their climb in the standings.
• Genoa 1-2 Inter Milan: Inter capitalized on rivals’ results to move top of the table.
• AC Milan 2-2 Sassuolo: A draw in a competitive encounter.

Other matches saw Napoli (defending champions) and top clubs in action, with Inter leading the race.

Volleyball: SuperLega Credem Banca (Men’s)

The top Italian volleyball league continued with exciting round 11 action.

• Vero Volley Monza 3-2 Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina (December 14): A thrilling five-set match (20-25, 30-32, 25-21, 25-19, 18-16).

SuperLega remains highly competitive, with teams vying for playoff spots.

Other Notable Italian Sports Events (December 8-14, 2025)

• Basketball (Lega Basket Serie A): Ongoing regular season games, with powerhouses like Olimpia Milano in action.
• Preparations for Winter Olympics 2026: Focus on qualification in skiing and other winter disciplines, building excitement for Milan-Cortina hosting.
• No major national team football; club focus dominated.

Week in Review: Top Takeaways

• Biathlon stars like Giacomel and Vittozzi positioned Italy as a contender for 2026 Olympic medals.
• Serie A title chase intensified with Inter’s rise and Juventus’ key win.
• Domestic leagues like volleyball provided high-drama entertainment.