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Italy v Northern Ireland: the defeat in Belfast

Italy is gearing up for its World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland, an opponent that brings back bitter memories

Italy: Chiesa out straight away! Gattuso calls up Cambiaghi

The Liverpool striker has left the training camp immediately: he has been ruled out

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

Manager Gattuso will speak at a press conference today ahead of the first training session.

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

The former striker previewed the match against Northern Ireland, revealing his ideal line-up, which combines established players with some new faces

Italy v Norway - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

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

A look at the Fiorentina v Inter match with an eye on the national team: who will start up front on Thursday against Northern Ireland?

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

The condition of the Giallorossi centre-back.

Udinese Calcio v Cagliari Calcio - Serie A

Kabasele 'pushed' for Zaniolo to be called up to the national team: social media comment directed at Gattuso

A public appeal from the Friuli-born defender on behalf of his Udinese teammate, who is in contention to replace the injured Scamacca in the national team

Calafiori: "Italy are the better side; we'll give anyone a run for their money at the World Cup"

The Arsenal defender can't wait to return to the national team.

Tottenham Hotspur FC v Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Tottenham: Vicario out – surgery required

The Italian goalkeeper has not been selected by Gattuso for the upcoming play-offs, and the reason is physical: he is due to undergo surgery.

Gattuso and the unpopular decision: why it’s right to call up Chiesa for the national team

The Liverpool striker hasn't played for Italy since Euro 2024; his call-up is a real asset for Gattuso.

Liverpool v Brighton & Hove Albion - Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round

Chiesa to make long-awaited Italy return after accepting call-up

Federico Chiesa has ended his international exile by accepting a call-up to the Italy squad for next Thursday's crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland. Gennaro Gattuso named his 28-man squad on Friday, with the Liverpool forward's inclusion the headline news after he had rejected several previous call-ups across various camps this season.

Gattuso puts his faith in Chiesa: his poor performance against Liverpool and why he hasn’t played for Italy for two years

The final years of the relationship between the winger and the national team.

Italy: the squad list for Northern Ireland and Bosnia/Wales: Chiesa returns

The manager's selections for the World Cup play-offs.

Minotti: "I covered for two teammates who rammed through a gate with their car"

The former Parma defender shares some anecdotes from his career.

Gravina: "Speculation about Open VAR is misplaced. Tonali? A cause for moderate concern"

Remarks by FIGC President Gravina on the sidelines of the Federal Council meeting

Club-referees' meeting called off, Simonelli: "Rocchi is busy. Postponements for Italy? If you can find some dates, I'll treat you to dinner"

A statement from the president of the Serie A League following the postponement until the end of the season of the meeting between Serie A clubs and referees

Donnarumma: "We're really raring to go to the World Cup"

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Italy: Gattuso has finalised his squad: from Chiesa to Raspadori, three players are doubtful

Gennaro Gattuso’s final squad list for the World Cup play-offs will be announced on Friday. The decisions have all but been made.

FC Internazionale Milano v FK Bodo/Glimt - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg

Abodi: "Criticism of the national team? He’s admitted he was wrong; players are called up for their character as well"

The Minister for Sport has commented on the possibility of the Italian centre-back being called up to the national team.

Fiorentina: Kean named in the squad for the Cremonese game – will he start or be on the bench?

Zaniolo: "I was immature, but now I feel more like a man. I can’t afford to make any more mistakes."

An interview with the Udinese player who still hopes to play for Italy at the World Cup.

Italy v Moldova - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Tonali thanks Gattuso: "We need a good thrashing"

The Newcastle midfielder is ready for the World Cup play-offs.

Why ex-City & Liverpool star Balotelli still has ‘itch’ to play

Mario Balotelli is representing the 14th club of what has been an eventful career, with a former Italy international team-mate telling GOAL why the enigmatic striker still has “that itch” to play. Giuseppe Rossi knows what ‘Super Mario’ is all about as a performer and person, and has pointed out that - amid all of the headlines - the charismatic forward has always just wanted to play.