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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

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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: 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"

Long-term Spurs absentee Kulusevski to join up with Sweden squad

Tottenham forward Dejan Kulusevski is set to link up with the Sweden national team ahead of their 2026 World Cup playoff despite his ongoing injury struggles. The winger has been sidelined for nearly a year following a serious knee injury suffered last season.

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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.

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".

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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.

Bosnia's manager accuses Brøndby's Welsh coach: "He deliberately dropped Tahirovic from the squad"

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.

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 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.

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

The condition of the Giallorossi centre-back.

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.

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.

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.

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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?

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.

'I have to mess up the party again' - Slot provides Isak update

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has warned fans to temper their expectations regarding Alexander Isak's return. The British-record signing has endured a nightmare debut season at Anfield following a series of fitness setbacks and a long-term leg injury ,with Slot now having provided the latest on his recovery.