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Del Piero backs Conte for second spell as Italy boss

Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero has described the nation's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as "embarrassing" while endorsing Antonio Conte for a second stint as head coach. The Azzurri’s dream ended in a devastating penalty shoot-out defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina, a result that has already triggered a wave of high-profile resignations within the Italian Football Federation.

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Gattuso is on the verge of leaving

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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

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.

Lukaku agent seeks Napoli peace

Romelu Lukaku’s relationship with Napoli has reached a critical juncture following his decision to remain in Belgium during the international break. While the club and manager Antonio Conte were left frustrated by his absence from the training ground, new reports suggest a diplomatic effort is underway to repair the damage.

Napoli 'furious' as Lukaku refuses to return to training base

Romelu Lukaku has sparked a major rift at Napoli after reportedly refusing to return to the club's Castel Volturno training base. The veteran striker had recently withdrawn from international duty to focus on regaining full fitness, but has opted to stay in Belgium against the wishes of club officials and manager Antonio Conte.

Napoli: another break for Conte

As in November, the manager will not be with the team when training resumes, as he will be taking some time out to recharge his batteries ahead of the crucial clash with Milan.

Inter can’t seem to win these days, keeping the Scudetto race wide open: why Napoli and Milan can still believe they can win it

The chances of each of the three teams winning the Scudetto at the end of the season.

Conte: "The Champions League wasn't a foregone conclusion; we could have collapsed..."

The Neapolitan manager’s comments ahead of the match against Cagliari.

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Naples, Manna: "Nothing is up for discussion with Conte. McTominay? There’s no fuss about it"

Comments from Napoli’s sporting director just a few hours before the match against Cagliari.

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Naples: ahead of the De Laurentiis-Conte meeting – the conditions for staying

The manager says he is ready to stay, but is asking the chairman for assurances.

Napoli: meeting scheduled between Conte and De Laurentiis – what’s being reported about the future

At Napoli, the question of Antonio Conte’s future is back in the spotlight: here are the latest updates

Conte confirms plan to stay at Napoli

Antonio Conte has clarified his position at Napoli, insisting he intends to honour his long-term commitment despite a challenging campaign. Ahead of the clash against Lecce on Saturday, the veteran coach addressed his tenure and the collective need to rebuild, insisting he remains focused on his three-year plan to restore the club's domestic and European success.

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What does the future hold for Conte? No clauses in his contract with Napoli

The Azzurri continue their Champions League campaign under Conte's leadership: what is being said about the manager's future.

'This hasn't happened to another team' - Conte rages as Napoli lose

Antonio Conte has launched a furious tirade against the standard of refereeing and his own team's "absurd" injury crisis following Napoli's elimination from the Coppa Italia. The Partenopei boss watched his side crash out on penalties to Como, before claiming that mounting fitness issues have made a Serie A title charge "ridiculous" to even consider.

Dembele, Liverpool and Europe's biggest winners & losers

We still have a title race in England! Manchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League looked to be over after they fell behind to another stunning free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai at Anfield on Sunday, but Pep Guardiola's men produce a sensational fightback to defeat Liverpool 2-1 and close the game to leaders Arsenal to just six points.

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