Overview
- Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi and the Viminale said ICE personnel will be limited to Homeland Security Investigations staff consulting databases and supporting Italian authorities, with no operational powers on Italian territory; the U.S. Embassy confirmed an investigative support component.
- Milan formalized five restricted zones from February 2–22 and ordered schools closed on February 6 within the 90/91 ring road for the opening day, with Mayor Beppe Sala urging extra smart working and opposition parties criticizing the measures.
- Juventus are already assured of the Champions League playoff round and visit Monaco seeking points to improve seeding, with a win leaving a slim mathematical path to direct last‑16 qualification under the new League Phase permutations.
- Napoli’s injury crisis deepened as David Neres underwent successful left‑ankle surgery in London, and Antonio Conte’s side must beat Chelsea at the Maradona to keep at least a playoff berth in reach, with the coach acknowledging the emergency and rallying fans.
- Extreme heat in Melbourne pushed temperatures above 46°C, leading Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti to train indoors at Melbourne Park as they prepare for their Australian Open matches, with forecasts indicating a slight cooldown for play.