Italian clubs launch 2026‑27 pre‑season programmes
The Italian Handball Federation (FIGH) released the Serie A1 women’s 2026/27 calendar, confirming that Jomi Salerno will open the season at home on 12 September 2026 against Ariosto Ferrara. The league expands to 14 teams and re‑introduces a four‑team playoff format.
In football, Treviso FBC began the season with a 4‑0 victory over San Gaetano in a summer friendly on 28 July 2026. Goals were scored by Tommaso Brevi, Erik Gerbi (penalty), Edoardo Bove and Augusto Pellizzari.
Juventus completed routine pre‑season medical checks: forward Jonathan David attended the Continassa training centre and midfielder Fabio Miretti visited JMedical for examinations.
Union Brescia announced that goalkeeper Stefano Gori suffered a fracture of the first phalanx of his right‑hand fifth finger during the first day of pre‑season training. Surgery was performed and a two‑to‑three‑month recovery is expected. The club also started its Primavera camp at Buffalora, with a friendly against Breno planned.
Juventus disclosed the start of preparations for its women’s youth sector, with the Under‑19 team resuming training on 4 August under coach Luca Scarcella, followed by schedules for Under‑17, Under‑15, Under‑13 and Under‑11 squads.
Pallacanestro Varese confirmed participation in the Valtellina Summer League, with matches in Sondrio against Trieste on 5 September and Cantù on 6 September.
Modena Primavera concluded its summer retreat in Fiumalbo and released its preseason calendar, featuring fixtures against Monza, Correggese, Vianese, Carpi and Carrarese.
Entities: Gleison Bremer · Jomi Salerno · Juventus FC · Pallacanestro Varese · Semuel Pizzignacco · Stefano Gori · Treviso FBC · Union Brescia
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Juventus forward Jonathan David returned to the Continassa training centre for pre‑season medical checks. (Jonathan David returned to the Continassa for pre‑season medical examinations.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Goals in the Treviso match were scored by Tommaso Brevi, Erik Gerbi (penalty), Edoardo Bove and Augusto Pellizzari. (The first goal of the season was scored by Tommaso Brevi; later Erik Gerbi converted a penalty and Edoardo Bove and then)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Serie A1 format will expand to 14 teams and re‑introduce a four‑team playoff. (The Serie A1 expands to 14 squads (up from 12) and sees the return of 4‑team playoffs.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Union Brescia goalkeeper Stefano Gori suffered a fracture of the first phalanx of his right‑hand fifth finger during the first day of pre‑season training. (Stefano Gori fractured the first phalanx of the fifth finger of his right hand during the first day of pre‑season work.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Italian Handball Federation released the Serie A1 women’s 2026/27 calendar for Jomi Salerno. (The FIGH has released the calendars of the Serie A1 Femminile 2026/27 for Jomi Salerno.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Juventus midfielder Fabio Miretti visited JMedical for routine examinations after training. (Fabio Miretti went to JMedical after training for routine examinations.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Treviso FBC won a 4‑0 friendly against San Gaetano on 28 July 2026. (Treviso FBC inaugurated the new season with a 4‑0 victory over San Gaetano on 28 July 2026.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jomi Salerno will open the season at home on 12 September 2026 against Ariosto Ferrara. (The debut for Salernitane is set for Saturday 12 September 2026 at the Palestra Palumbo against Ariosto Ferrara.)