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Guardiola offered Italy manager job in face-to-face meeting with Maldini

Pep Guardiola has reportedly been offered the chance to become Italy's next head coach after holding face-to-face talks with Paolo Maldini and Leonardo in Barcelona. However, the former Manchester City boss has repeatedly insisted he is enjoying his sabbatical and has no immediate plans to return to management.

Italy v Northern Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs

Italian star seeks help from a psychologist after failing to qualify for the World Cup

Does a player’s interest in learning English signal his future prospects?

Gattuso: "There’s no difference between Bosnia and Wales. Dimarco? We were stupid to shoot ourselves in the foot."

NXGN 2026: Top 25 teenage talents in women's football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, Lena Oberdorf and Linda Caicedo in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

Bastoni not selected for Fiorentina v Inter: he risks missing Italy v Northern Ireland

Bad news for Chivu's Inter and Gattuso's national team.

Adidas revive Azzurri glory with Italy 1970’s heritage jersey

A collector’s tribute to Italy’s most iconic football decade.

Why Italy are desperate to cap Atalanta's new wonderkid

Honest Ahanor is just 17 years old - and yet on Sunday he started his fifth successive game for Atalanta, against Como. Unfortunately, Ahanor's afternoon came to an abrupt end - and quite literally by his own hand. Just eight minutes into the game at Sinigaglia, the defender was involved in an innocuous, off-the-ball clash with Maxi Perrone, who shamelessly collapsed to the ground as if Ahanor had struck him in the face.

USWNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Macario unstoppable, Thompson quiet

Several players showed up for the pair of friendlies vs. Italy, led by Cat Macario's three goals, Jaedyn Shaw's first goal on the year, and a two-game shutout from Claudia Dickey.

Shaw moves past struggles with impressive showing vs. Italy

Cat Macario shined, Jaedyn Shaw delivered a statement, and Emma Hayes couldn’t stop smiling as the USWNT capped 2025 with another dominant win over Italy.

United States v Italy - International Friendly

Macario and Shaw put on show to close USWNT's 2025 with a win

Cat Macario and Jaedyn Shaw put on a show to help secure a win in the USWNT's final match of 2025.

Youth movement, Macario’s form lead USWNT’s keys in Italy rematch

The USWNT blew past Italy in the opening match of a pair of friendlies. Will Hayes give opportunities to newer faces in Monday's rematch?

Macario nears world-class form as Lavelle shines in USWNT win

The USWNT’s chemistry is clicking at every level, with Catarina Macario and Rose Lavelle driving a dominant showing and Olivia Moultrie rising fast.

Moultrie and Macario power USWNT in rout over Italy

The USWNT opened its final camp of 2025 with a strong start, fueled by another Moultrie goal and two second-half strikes from Macario.

Girma returns, Lavelle in strong form are key in USWNT vs Italy

With Rose Lavelle flying, Naomi Girma healthy again and new faces pushing in camp, Emma Hayes gets a final 2025 look at the USWNT against Italy.

Spalletti fires back at Acerbi and jokes Mancini's phone was 'hacked'

Luciano Spalletti has responded to Francesco Acerbi's claim of being disrespected after refusing a call-up to the Italy squad.

Portugal leave it late to keep quarter-final hopes alive

Portugal left it late against Italy but secured a vital 1-1 draw that prevented early elimination, with a place in the quarter-finals still at stake.

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Patri helps Spain complete comeback victory as Italy squeeze through

Patricia Guijarro and Esther Gonzalez's goals helped Spain beat Italy, who sneaked through to the Euro 2025 knockout stage despite a 2-1 defeat.

Lehmann praises Girelli after Italy star's Euros heroics

Switzerland star Alisha Lehmann has praised Juventus team-mate Cristiani Girelli after her matchwinning brace for Italy against Norway in the Euros.

Williamson hands Lionesses boost ahead of Euro 2025 semi-final

Lionesses skipper Leah Williamson was forced off with an ankle injury against Sweden but was back in training ahead of Tuesday's crunch match.

England v Wales - UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group D

Wiegman says Carter is ready for Italy despite online abuse

Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman says Jess Carter is ready to play against Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-finals despite being racially abused online.

England v Italy - UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Semi-Final

Bronze: England have nothing to prove despite Euro 2025 drama

Lucy Bronze insists the Lionesses have no need to prove themselves despite scraping into the Euro 2025 semi-finals and final. On Monday, they overturned a 1–0 deficit to beat Italy 2–1 in extra time thanks to a stoppage-time equaliser from 19‑year‑old Michelle Agyemang and a dramatic penalty rebound goal by Chloe Kelly.