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"An unacceptable disgrace": Politicians call for the Italian leader to resign

After Italy once again failed to qualify for the World Cup, the president of the Italian Football Federation is facing calls for his resignation from politicians.

📽️ | Djokovic spotted celebrating in crowd as Italy stunned by Bosnia

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic was a surprise guest in the stands as Italy suffered a historic defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina, failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The 24-time Grand Slam winner joined a raucous crowd in Zenica to witness the four-time world champions lose a tense playoff final clash on penalties.

"Italy in hell": World Cup disaster described as a "national disgrace"

The Italian national team has failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row. Reactions from the press to the disaster.

'I feel bad for all of Italy' - Spinazzola speaks out after playoff failure

Leonardo Spinazzola has laid bare the heartbreak within the Italy squad after Bosnia and Herzegovina extinguished their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup. The veteran fullback admitted his own international dream is likely over while expressing his deepest sympathies for a generation of Italian children who have never seen their nation on the biggest stage.

'Really hurt' Gattuso vents after Italy miss out on THIRD straight World Cup

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso admitted he is in deep pain after the Azzurri failed to qualify for their third consecutive World Cup following a dramatic playoff defeat in the hands of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite the historic failure, the Italian football federation has already moved to clarify the manager's immediate future amid the fallout.

Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

We are now just over two months out from the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with all 48 teams now locked in following the culmination of the various play-offs during the March international break. All of the pre-tournament favourites made it safely through qualifying, including Spain, Brazil, England, France and defending champions Argentina.

Inter: the Scudetto is like Italy at the World Cup – a must-win or a failure

The Nerazzurri were held up in Florence too: Milan have closed the gap from 10 points to 6, while Napoli have narrowed the gap from 14 points to 7.

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List of World Cup Golden Glove winners

Which goalkeepers have won the FIFA World Cup Golden Glove award across the history of the competition? The award was introduced for the 1994 tournament, meaning plenty of iconic goalkeepers, including the likes of Gordon Banks and the initially eponymous Lev Yashin, missed out on the individual award. GOAL has everything you need to know about the award handed to the standout stopper at any single tournament.

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Bosnia v Italy: the latest on the line-ups – what Gattuso says to children dreaming of the World Cup

A decisive day for Gattuso’s national team.

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Capello: "Italy will need a tow truck to move Bosnia's bus"

The former manager of Milan, Roma and Juventus presents the World Cup play-off final.

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Sinner and Bezzecchi: "Azzurri, take us to the World Cup"

The tennis player and the motorcyclist are cheering on Gattuso’s team in Bosnia.

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup Qualification UEFA match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy, as well as kick-off time and team news

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Bosnia: Italian soldier on training duty accused of being a "spy" – the case erupts

Allegations from the Bosnian newspaper Klixba: tensions are mounting ahead of the Zenica match, which will decide the World Cup qualification.

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Bosnia v Italy: all the latest news and updates on the line-ups

The eve of the match for Gattuso's national team.

Italy, Donnarumma: “We need to be tough. There’s a bit of nervousness.”

The national team goalkeeper’s comments at the press conference.

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

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Agent Zaniolo: "He was hoping for a call from Gattuso. The future? He’s happy in Udine"

The striker’s future remains uncertain, and hopes of a call-up to the national team remain high.

Bosnia, Barbarez: "We'll park the bus in front of goal if we take the lead"

The manager speaks at a press conference on the eve of the play-off final for qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Italy, final training session: Kean and Retegui, but without Politano and Barella

Insights from Italy's final training session

Wales v Bosnia and Herzegovina - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO Play-off

Dzeko: "Dimarco didn't offend us, but if Italy is afraid of Wales…"

The former Inter striker speaks ahead of the play-off final for qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Bergomi: "Tonali has banished the demons. Bosnia is better than Wales"

For the former Italy and Inter defender, the sense that they might not make it was palpable against Northern Ireland. Now it’s Bosnia, who are beatable

Capello: "Retegui has the rhythm of Arab football. Pio will be key"

The former England manager is guiding the Azzurri towards the World Cup

Can Italy banish their demons & end World Cup woe?

Italy are World Cup royalty. Only five-time winners Brazil have been crowned champions on more occasions than the Azzurri (four). And yet it's now 20 years since Italy last lifted the trophy. Worse still, they've failed to qualify for the past two tournaments, meaning there's an entire generation that have never seen their country even play in a World Cup.

Following Germany and Italy: Tresoldi is next in line

Thanks to his performances, the striker has attracted the attention not only of the big clubs but also of the top nations.

San Marino’s manager: “Bosnia are slow; the stadium in Zenica is like the one in Crotone”

The views of the Italian coach who has become a San Marino national

Dzeko and a squad worth as much as Bastoni and Dimarco: everything you need to know about Bosnia

A guide to the Azzurri’s opponents in the play-off final: from their ‘fortress’ stadium to a squad worth €120 million.

Frequently asked questions

Kaizer Chiefs were founded in January 1970 when Kaizer Motaung returned to South Africa from the USA where he played as a striker for the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League (NASL).

Club founder Kaizer Motaung combined his own first name with the second name of the club (Atlanta Chiefs) he played for while in the USA.

Kaizer Motaung is the owner and chairman of the club with various other undisclosed individuals and entities holding shares in the club.

The club’s official home ground is the FNB Stadium but the club regularly plays home matches at other grounds, most notably the Moses Mabhida Stadium and New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The club is known as Amakhosi or The Glamour Boys by fans.

52 domestic trophies and one African Cup Winners Cup (2001).

Chiefs have won a total of 12 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (4), NSL (3) and NPSL (5).

Doctor Khumalo holds this record with 497 appearances.

Marks Maponyane with 85 goals.

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