Why is this important: This marks the first time that Giro d’Italia stages are taking place in Albania, showcasing the country on an international sporting platform and boosting its tourism and infrastructure profile.

Why is this important: This milestone not only puts Albania in the international spotlight but also underlines its growing capabilities in hosting major global sporting events. The Giro is expected to boost tourism, promote local infrastructure, and elevate Albania’s profile on the world stage.

Why is this important: This is a landmark moment for Albania’s global visibility. Hosting the Giro boosts tourism, showcases local infrastructure, and cements Albania’s position on the map of international sports events.

Why this is important: Colturi’s decision gives Albania a historic opportunity: for the first time, the country will field four athletes in alpine skiing at a Winter Olympics. Her continued presence in the national team is seen as a significant step in building Albania’s international sporting profile.

Why is this important: With the 2024–2025 season drawing to a close, AC Milan is under pressure to finalize its sporting structure and begin preparing for the summer transfer window. Tare, known for his sharp talent-scouting and success in building competitive squads at Lazio, is seen as the ideal figure to oversee Milan’s squad overhaul. The club is aiming to have a new sporting director in place by mid-May.