By Elvira Pollina MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Italy's figure skaters remained confident about their medal prospects in the team event at the Milano Cortina Olympics after the men's short programme and free dance session ensured the host nation maintained third place on Saturday.

As an American who lives in Milan, I know all the best ways to visit like a local, from staying outside the tourist areas to trying different foods.

The American singer Mariah Carey, a featured performer, took the stage at San Siro stadium, a century-old landmark in Milan, opening with “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu,” better known as “Volare.” Other featured performers will be Andrea Bocelli and the Italian rapper Ghali.

The tram driver who opened the doors for Mattarella at the San Siro stop was played by Italian MotoGP great Valentino Rossi. Mattarella, 84, was first identified in the video when the Italian head of state picked up a soft toy dropped by a child.

Federico Dimarco is not just enjoying the best season of his career with Inter Milan – he is also emerging as one of the most productive creators in European football.The Italian has already

• Medal winners: Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida broke a women’s speed skating record in front of the home crowd, Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen won Milan Cortina’s first gold medal, and Japan’s Kira Kimura wowed the judges in the snowboard big air competition.

Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni, two of Italy's greatest Alpine skiers, shared the honour of lighting the Olympic cauldron in Milan on Friday.

Inter Milan and Federico Dimarco are moving steadily toward a contract renewal, with only final details left to be defined before a new agreement is signed.As highlighted by La Gazzetta dello Sport,