LIVESTREAM Italy PPV: Torino Giaguari @ Lazio Marines, April 13, 14:30 CET (2:30 pm, 8:30 am ET)

AFI | American Football | 04/13/2025

Graphic: Dante Bustos

After a week’s hiatus, the Torino Giaguari (4-1) aim to erase the memory of their first-season defeat in Florence as they kick off the second half of their campaign against the struggling Lazio Marines (1-4).

This Sunday’s showdown in Rome promises high stakes, with playoff aspirations and survival instincts colliding on the gridiron.

Clash of Contrasting Fortunes

Torino enters the game as favorites, having dominated Lazio 48-14 in their season opener. However, the Marines have evolved since that humbling loss, showcasing renewed vigor in recent weeks. The Giaguari, meanwhile, are determined to reassert their dominance and solidify their playoff bid.

Stakes and Strategies

For Lazio, this match is a lifeline. A win could lift them out of the relegation zone and within striking distance of playoff contention. The Rome-based squad will rely on quarterback Josiah Norwood, bolstered by the return of star receiver Rinaldi, whose presence could exploit gaps in Torino’s secondary. The Giaguari, however, counter with their interception-heavy trio—Daniele Angelo Latorraca, Poolo Lazzaretto, and Jacopo Nicolo Pochettino—who have collectively snatched 10 passes this season.

Watch live PPV. Torino Giaguari @ Lazio Marines, April 13, 14:30 CET (2:30 pm, 8:30 am ET)

Torino’s Road Test

Torino’s preparation under coach Ramler has focused on mitigating travel fatigue and refining tactics after their Florence stumble. Quarterback Evan Lewandowski remains pivotal, tasked with navigating Lazio’s improving defense. A victory would nearly secure their playoff berth, while a loss risks tightening the race for second place.

Playoff Implications

The Giaguari’s urgency is clear: win now to avoid complicating their path ahead of a critical rematch with the Aquile. For Lazio, even a single victory could reignite their season. Both teams recognize this game as a turning point—one to build momentum or avert disaster.

Looking Ahead

Post-game, the IFL pauses for Easter and a National Team friendly against Canada. Torino then faces a defining trip to Ferrara to battle the Aquile, but as Lewandowski emphasizes, “First, we conquer Rome.” For now, all eyes are on a clash where resilience meets ambition—a must-watch chapter in Italy’s football saga.