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Michele Giannone is a bilingual reporter for MLS on Apple TV, delivering breaking news and in-depth coverage across the league. Born in Italy and raised in Venezuela, Giannone is fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian.
Before joining MLS Productions in 2025, he spent a decade (2014–2024) with TUDN, where he served as lead reporter and analyst for MLS and the U.S. Men’s National Team. From 2021 to 2024, Giannone was the lead sideline reporter for all Univision and TUDN MLS broadcasts, including regular season matches, MLS Cup, Leagues Cup, and Concacaf competitions. He also covered the USMNT extensively from 2018 to 2024, reporting on-site at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Nations League, Copa América, multiple Gold Cups, and international friendlies. Additionally, Giannone worked as a general reporter for Univision during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Prior to his U.S. career, Giannone was a prominent voice in Venezuelan sports media, working as a radio and television host and play-by-play announcer for Meridiano TV, Sport Plus, and Unión Radio from 2005 to 2011. He covered major global events including the FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010), UEFA Euro 2008, Copa América 2007, and CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. Beyond soccer, Giannone has also covered and reported on NFL, NBA and MLB.