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Benitez eyes Italy job after World Cup failure

Former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez has emerged as a surprise candidate for the vacant Italy job after expressing a strong desire to lead the Azzurri. The Spanish tactician, who is currently a free agent, has publicly flirted with the idea of taking over the national team as they look to rebuild following a catastrophic period on the international stage.

UEFA unveil new era for European internationals

UEFA are preparing to radically overhaul the international football calendar from the 2028-29 season, replacing traditional qualifying stages with a Swiss-style league format. Mirroring the newly updated Champions League structure, European nations will play fewer double-headers and face a wider variety of opponents in a tiered system designed to heighten competition and eliminate repetitive fixtures.

Infantino fires back over 'shameful' World Cup ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has once again stepped in to defend the astronomical pricing of tickets for the 2026 World Cup. Facing an onslaught of criticism from supporters who have labelled the costs as "shameful," the head of world football's governing body claims the move is a financial necessity.

Fabregas breaks silence on Como future amid Chelsea and Italy links

Cesc Fabregas has insisted that he remains fully committed to his long-term project at Como amid links with Chelsea and the Italy national team. The 38-year-old manager emphasised his family's happiness at the Serie A club and his desire for daily involvement on the training pitch as key reasons for staying put.

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Conte hits out at media for 'twisting' his words about Italy job

Napoli head coach Antonio Conte has issued a stern warning to the media, firmly denying reports that he has declared his availability to take over the vacant Italy national team job. The former Chelsea manager expressed intense frustration over recent speculation, insisting he remains fully committed to his current club contract and demanding accurate reporting to maintain focus.

Egypt Group… Italian Sports Minister: We do not wish to take Iran’s place

Iran has declined to play its next match in the United States.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Nashville SC	14	10	3	1	31	11	20	33	W W W D D
2	Inter Miami CF	15	9	4	2	39	28	11	31	W W W W L
3	Chicago Fire FC	14	8	2	4	27	16	11	26	W W W L L
4	New England Revolution	14	8	1	5	22	18	4	25	L W L W W
5	Red Bull New York	15	6	4	5	25	32	-7	22	W D W W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Nashville SC

W
W
W
D
D

Inter Miami CF

W
W
W
W
L

Chicago Fire FC

W
W
W
L
L

New England Revolution

L
W
L
W
W

Red Bull New York

-7

W
D
W
W
L

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	14	10	2	2	34	12	22	32	W L W D D
2	San Jose Earthquakes	15	10	2	3	34	15	19	32	W L L D D
3	Real Salt Lake	14	8	2	4	26	19	7	26	D W W L W
4	FC Dallas	15	7	4	4	30	22	8	25	W W L W W
5	Los Angeles FC	15	7	3	5	24	17	7	24	W L L L D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form