Tributes Pour in for Deceased Football Icon Igor Protti: Former Italian football star Igor Protti has died aged 58, leading to a nationwide outpouring of grief and tributes from clubs and fans alike.
Archived Pulse in Italy
Country pulse digest
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Archived Pulse in Italy
Italy’s top trends reflect a mix of mourning for late footballer Igor Protti, political disputes involving PM Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump, World Cup excitement with Ronaldinho’s comeback and key matches, educational interest in final exams.
Active topics
24
Search volume
860K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports33% (8)
Culture21% (5)
Politics13% (3)
Entertainment13% (3)
Weather8% (2)
Life8% (2)
World4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Italy are curious about these topics to stay informed and emotionally connected amid current events that resonate nationwide. The surge in searches about Igor Protti’s passing stems from a desire to remember and pay tribute to the beloved sports figure. Political searches reflect citizens seeking clarity and explanations around contentious international relations involving their prime minister and a former US president. World Cup-related queries indicate a following of live events, results, and celebrated comebacks, satisfying fan enthusiasm and communal experience.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Meloni Refutes Trump’s G7 Photo Story: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denies former US President Donald Trump's false claim that she begged for a photo at the G7 summit, highlighting
Ronaldinho Joins Italian Club Ravenna: Ronaldinho comes out of retirement to join Ravenna Calcio as a player and shareholder, sparking excitement during World Cup festivities in Italy.
Anne Hathaway Expecting Third Child: Actress Anne Hathaway announces she is pregnant with her third child, captivating Italian audiences following her Instagram reveal.
High Interest in Scotland vs Morocco World Cup Match: The Scotland vs Morocco football match attracts significant attention in Italy amid World Cup coverage.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Italy
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
CultureCooling
anticiclone subtropicale africano
20K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
previsioni caldo africano
02
SportsCooling
igor protti
Igor Protti, a former Italian football striker, has passed away at age 58, prompting widespread tributes and mourning in Italy.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
prottiigor protti tumore
03
PoliticsCooling
trump meloni
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni refutes former US President Trump's false claim that she begged him for a photo at the G7 summit.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
trump meloni fotomelonimeloni trump
04
SportsCooling
ronaldinho
Ronaldinho has made a surprising comeback by joining Italian club Ravenna and becoming a shareholder amid World Cup festivities.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
ronaldinho ravennaravenna calcio
05
EntertainmentCooling
anne hathaway
Anne Hathaway is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman, as announced through recent news and Instagram videos.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
adam shulmananna hathaway
06
SportsCooling
scozia - marocco
The Scotland vs Morocco football match is drawing high search interest, linked to World Cup events.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
scozia maroccomaroccomarocco mondiali
07
SportsCooling
brasile haiti
Italian football clubs and players are involved in notable transfer market activity, with a focus on rebuilding and squad changes.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
brasile - haiti
08
CultureCooling
quintiliano
The term 'quintiliano' is trending in Italy mainly due to its link with the 2026 Italian high school final exams where it features notably at the Classical High School.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
tracce seconda prova maturità 2026versione maturità 2026
09
CultureCooling
matematica
Interest in mathematics is rising in Italy due to changes and topics in the 2026 high school final exam, particularly focusing on mathematical tests and their content.
50K+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 4 days ago
prova di matematica maturità 2026prova matematica 2026
10
WeatherCooling
fine caldo africano
There is a surge in searches in Italy about the end of the African heatwave, indicating public concern about weather changes.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
11
LifeCooling
20 giugno
People are searching for events and activities happening on June 20, 2026, such as sports matches and cultural festivals in Italy.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
12
SportsCooling
usa australia
The World Cup 2026 match between USA and Australia is drawing significant attention with live updates and fan events.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
america australiausa vs australia
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Culture / Watching | 18 hours agoCooling
anticiclone subtropicale africano
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 4 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 20K+ recorded searches. People are searching to find or keep up with something to watch.
Last seen 4 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
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