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Gennaro Gattuso Italy NT press conference

Gattuso: "The most important match of my career – I'm carrying the weight of Italy on my shoulders"

The manager on the World Cup play-off semi-final match against Northern Ireland

Di Gennaro: "The players have ousted Spalletti from the national team; he can't keep his ego in check"

Udinese Calcio v ACF Fiorentina - Serie A

Kean’s brother: “In Retegui, he’s found someone just like him, another ‘tough guy’”

The words of the Fiorentina striker’s brother.

Italian Football Federation 'Panchina D'Oro' Prize

De Biasi: “I should have been the national team manager”

Interview with Albania’s former manager.

Italy v Israel - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

'More than my own mother!' - Arsenal star reveals constant calls from Italy boss

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has opened up on the intense man-management style of Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso, jokingly claiming the Azzurri boss has called him more frequently than his own mother in recent months. The versatile 23-year-old is preparing for a crucial World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland as Italy look to avoid missing out on a third consecutive tournament.

Italy Under-19s, aiming for the European Championships: Liberali the star, the opponents and where to watch the matches on TV and via streaming

The Elite Round of the Under-19 European Championship qualifiers kicks off on Wednesday 25 March

Italy: who will take the penalties in the play-offs?

Gattuso's possible options should a penalty be awarded.

Italy, Palestra: "I wasn't expecting Gattuso's call"

Grafica CM Gattuso Calafiori Nazionale 2026 16.9

Italy, Calafiori: "I've spoken to Gattuso more than my own mother over the last few months"

The comments made by the Azzurri defender at the press conference.

Disastrous World Cup 'hat-trick': Italy trembles at the prospect of another disaster

Italy is once again fearing for its World Cup hopes; the pressure on the four-time world champions is immense ahead of the decisive matches for one of the last places.

‘Fragile guy’ Chiesa given transfer advice amid Liverpool issues

Federico Chiesa, who has endured a tough couple of years at Liverpool, is considered to be a “fragile guy” and has been told that a return to his native Italy could be the best option for all concerned. Struggles for fitness and regular game time continue to plague the Italian winger in England, with Massimino Ambrosini telling GOAL why a change of scenery in 2026 would make a lot of sense.

Italy v Northern Ireland: Bastoni is feeling better, Tonali and Mancini are fit. Who will take the penalties?

A press conference will be held after lunch, ahead of the second afternoon training session under manager Gattuso.

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Gattuso sends Chiesa home ahead of Italy play-off

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso has confirmed that Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa was sent home ahead of a crucial World Cup play-off tie against Northern Ireland. The manager says the forward had some "minor issues" and "wasn't up to it".

Northern Ireland v Luxembourg - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Northern Ireland are confident, says the manager: “It will be a low-scoring match”

The words of the manager who will face Italy.

Locatelli on Juventus and the national team: "I need to step up"

The words of the Juventus captain, fresh from missing a penalty in Serie A.

Italy: from Bastoni to Tonali – who’s on the up and who’s on the down ahead of the Northern Ireland match

The Azzurri squad list for Thursday’s play-off in Bergamo.

Federico Chiesa Hugo Ekitike Liverpool 2026

Chiesa sent home by Italy as France make Ekitike injury decision

Italy have confirmed Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa has been sent back to the Premier League giants due to injury and will not feature in their vital 2026 World Cup play-offs. However, striker Hugo Ekitike has linked up with the France squad despite being substituted early on during the Reds' 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday.

Italy news

Gattuso: "The most important match of my career – I'm carrying the weight of Italy on my shoulders"

Di Gennaro: "The players have ousted Spalletti from the national team; he can't keep his ego in check"

Kean’s brother: “In Retegui, he’s found someone just like him, another ‘tough guy’”

De Biasi: “I should have been the national team manager”

'More than my own mother!' - Arsenal star reveals constant calls from Italy boss

Italy Under-19s, aiming for the European Championships: Liberali the star, the opponents and where to watch the matches on TV and via streaming

Italy: who will take the penalties in the play-offs?

Italy, Palestra: "I wasn't expecting Gattuso's call"

Italy, Calafiori: "I've spoken to Gattuso more than my own mother over the last few months"

Disastrous World Cup 'hat-trick': Italy trembles at the prospect of another disaster

‘Fragile guy’ Chiesa given transfer advice amid Liverpool issues

Italy v Northern Ireland: Bastoni is feeling better, Tonali and Mancini are fit. Who will take the penalties?

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Gattuso sends Chiesa home ahead of Italy play-off

Northern Ireland are confident, says the manager: “It will be a low-scoring match”

Locatelli on Juventus and the national team: "I need to step up"

Italy: from Bastoni to Tonali – who’s on the up and who’s on the down ahead of the Northern Ireland match

Chiesa sent home by Italy as France make Ekitike injury decision

Gattuso has watched 380 matches live since September

Gattuso: "Why I didn't call up Zaniolo and Orsolini"

Gattuso: "We're not a bunch of runaways; I chose Bergamo myself"

Italy v Northern Ireland: the defeat in Belfast

Italy: Chiesa out straight away! Gattuso calls up Cambiaghi

Italy on a training camp: the latest ahead of the World Cup play-offs

National team: Luca Toni’s shake-up: “Palestra and Chiesa start, Bastoni out”

Stramaccioni: "Gattuso is counting on these two strikers for the national team"

Rome: Mancini suffers calf injury – is Italy at risk? His condition