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Italy: Bastoni and Tonali back in training: optimism that they will start against Northern Ireland

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Retegui: "No pressure, just a real desire. Gattuso told me..."

The Italian-Argentinian-born player speaks on the eve of the World Cup play-off between the Azzurri and Northern Ireland

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Bad news for Northern Ireland: Dan Ballard injured; replacement named

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.

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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.

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

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.

Capello: "In Italy, mediocre foreign players who don't help Italians grow. Gattuso gave us a soul."

Toni: "Italy in crisis? Inter gave us false hope. We need Baggio and Maldini."

The crisis in Italian football academies and Italian football? The former centre forward has a solution: bring in former top-quality players such as Roberto Baggio to the youth teams.

Italy, no playoffs for Verratti: another injury setback

The midfielder will be unable to respond to Gattuso's call-up due to a new physical problem.

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UK pubs get late night World Cup boost

Football fans across the United Kingdom have received a major boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup after the government confirmed a significant relaxation of licensing laws. Pubs in England and Wales will be permitted to extend their operating hours for knockout matches. This legislative victory ensures supporters can stay at their locals into the early hours as the tournament unfolds across North America.

England discover brutal Nations League group

England have been handed a brutal draw on their return to the top table of Nations League football. The Three Lions will take on Spain, Croatia, and Czechia in what could be seen as a Group of Death for Thomas Tuchel's men, who will first attempt to win the World Cup this summer.

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Ireland's Call: Lyrics, video & meaning

Full lyrics to the Irish Rugby national anthem, plus who wrote it, meaning and more

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World Cup play-off draw: Italy block path for Wales & N Ireland

Italy block the qualification path for Wales and Northern Ireland when it comes to reaching the 2026 World Cup, while the Republic of Ireland will face Czechia in the play-off semi-finals. There are four more places at FIFA’s flagship event up for grabs in the UEFA section, with routes to the United States, Canada and Mexico being mapped out for all of the hopefuls.

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