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Capello: Italy’s defenders are good at attacking, not defending!

The veteran coach strongly criticised the Azzurri's defensive performance

Buffon confirms resignation from Italy national team role

Gianluigi Buffon has officially stepped down from his position as the delegation chief of the Italy national team following the Azzurri’s devastating failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The legendary former goalkeeper confirmed his departure shortly after FIGC President Gabriele Gravina also resigned from his post.

What’s next? Italy’s earthquake forces Buffon to resign.

The legendary goalkeeper announces his retirement after failing to qualify for the World Cup: I feel pain in my heart

Several big names are leaving the Italian national team after missing out on the World Cup

"I cried": Donnarumma speaks out after World Cup exit

Gianluigi Donnarumma is visibly emotional following Italy’s latest World Cup exit and has spoken out publicly for the first time.

Surprise... Guardiola among three candidates to manage Italy

Gattuso is on the verge of leaving

After missing out on a third World Cup in a row, Italy is dealt another heavy blow

It’s official… The president of the Italian Football Federation has resigned at an emergency meeting

World Cup failure reshapes Italian football

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

A major hurdle… Two experienced candidates in the running to succeed Gattuso following Italy’s disaster

The Azzurri miss out on the World Cup for the third time in a row... and calls for change

Italy may never recover from third World Cup apocalypse

Gianluigi Donnarumma was one of just a number of Italy players reduced to tears by Tuesday's World Cup play-off loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina - but the penalty shootout defeat in Zenica hit the goalkeeper harder than most. This wasn't the first time he'd been involved in a failed attempt to qualify - it was the third. Despite his devastation, though, Donnarumma remained defiant.

Italy could be STRIPPED of Euro hosting duties after World Cup failure

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has delivered a chilling ultimatum to Italy, warning that the nation could be stripped of its Euro 2032 hosting rights if drastic improvements are not made to its crumbling stadium infrastructure. The threat comes at a time of unprecedented crisis for the Azzurri following their third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.

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A stunning squad worth £600 million failed to qualify for the World Cup

Major teams were eliminated from the qualifiers to their great disappointment

Following the decisive dismissal... Bastoni recalls the Suarez deal with Barcelona

Is Barcelona moving towards a deal for Bastoni, similar to what happened with Suárez?

Gattuso set to pay the price for Italy's latest World Cup disaster

Gennaro Gattuso is expected to step down as Italy head coach following the nation's catastrophic failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The Azzurri suffered a heartbreaking playoff defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, marking the third consecutive time the four-time world champions will be absent from the global stage.

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Iran’s ambiguous stance leaves a sliver of hope for teams that failed to qualify

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U21 international striker Nicolo Tresoldi could play for as many as three major footballing nations and is reportedly looking to move clubs again this summer. Which national team manager will be the first to call him? And what’s the situation with BVB?

Another scandal… Former Italian footballer exposes systematic corruption in Serie A

Victim of dubious practices drops a bombshell

Following the World Cup disaster, the Italian Football Federation has made its position clear on the appointment of Inzaghi

Have preparations for the post-elimination phase begun?

Italian FA chief told to resign after World Cup failure

Italian football has been plunged into a state of civil war following the national team’s catastrophic failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After a third consecutive absence from the tournament was confirmed by a devastating penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, politicians have stepped in to demand an immediate change at the top of the Italian Football Association (FIGC) hierarchy.

Bosnia & Herzegovina v Italy - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs

Italy’s disaster turns into a boon for Barcelona

Italy's anger works in Barça's favour

Capello: Italy World Cup failure a 'disgrace'

Former Real Madrid and England manager Fabio Capello has delivered a scathing assessment of Italian football following the national team's failure to qualify for the World Cup. The legendary coach revealed the severe personal toll the elimination has taken on him, labelling the disaster a tragedy while demanding strict accountability from those at the top of the federation.

How a NYC restaurant captured Italian heartbreak after missing WC

Italy failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup on Tuesday, and a gathering in New York City restaurant showed just how painful missing the tournament is.

Donnarumma breaks his silence following the disaster of missing out on the World Cup

Italy are out of the World Cup for the third time in a row

'Enormous sadness' - Donnarumma breaks down after Italy WC disaster

Italy national team captain Gianluigi Donnarumma has publicly expressed his heartbreak following a devastating penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper revealed his profound grief on social media, confessing that he wept after the match as the Azzurri failed to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, extending their absence from the global stage.

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