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Italy, Gattuso: "Now we're off to play in the final. We have to thank Bergamo and the fans"

The Italy manager's comments following the victory over Northern Ireland.

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Italy has two sides to it, but let’s move on – that’s the only thing that matters

An analysis of the match played by the Azzurri.

Italy v Northern Ireland, player ratings: Tonali named MVP with a 7.5. Kean was lethal; Esposito’s 30 minutes were better than Retegui’s

The ratings for the match played by the Azzurri.

Italy v Northern Ireland: no boos for Bastoni – the welcome in Bergamo

The Inter defender received a warm welcome ahead of the play-off against Northern Ireland.

Italy v Norway - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Gattuso ahead of the match: "We're in good shape up front"

The manager speaks just a few hours before the match in Bergamo

Italy v Armenia - UEFA Euro U21 Qualification

Camarda: "Let’s all cheer on Italy together. When will I be back? There’s a set timeline."

The words of the young Italian striker during half-time in the Italy Under-21 match.

Italy v Northern Ireland LIVE on 1vs1 – join the Watch Party on YouTube!

Don’t miss our creators’ live stream – join them in watching Gattuso’s Italy take on the world.

Italy v Northern Ireland: a minute’s silence in memory of Beppe Savoldi

The FIGC pays tribute to Beppe Savoldi

Italy v Northern Ireland LIVE

The Azzurri face the play-off semi-final for a place at the 2026 World Cup

Argentinian referee Horacio Elizendo (L)

Which player has the most red cards in World Cup history?

Everything you need to know about the disciplinary history of the World Cup, ahead of the 2026 tournament in the United States of America, Mexico, and Canada. There have been notable dismissals in almost every tournament to date, from sending offs in World Cup finals, to games that saw both teams lose their heads, and more than a few players...

Northern Ireland overwhelmed by comments from Italian fans: the Calciatoribrutti initiative

Ahead of the playoff match, Italian fans flooded Northern Ireland’s social media accounts

Lewa, Donnarumma & 11 stars at risk of missing the World Cup

The final international window before the end of the 2025-26 club season is here. For most of the globe's traditional powerhouses, this month is about finetuning ahead of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. But not every team has the luxury of such forward planning, with several big-hitters still yet to punch their ticket to the tournament.

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Premier League predictions - Matchday 37

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Italy, it’s playoff day: the squad list, Cambiaso ruled out

All the latest updates as kick-off approaches

How much does Italy stand to gain if it qualifies for the World Cup (and how much does it stand to lose if it doesn't)?

The World Cup serves as a barometer of Italy’s financial health: let’s look at the potential revenue and losses depending on whether or not they qualify for the tournament

Italy vs Northern Ireland: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

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

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O'Neill: "Italy don't have Totti or Del Piero; the longer the match goes on at 0-0..."

Comments from the Northern Ireland manager ahead of the play-off semi-final against Italy.

Why wasn't Kayode called up to the national team?

The Brentford full-back has been left out of the manager's squad despite being one of the best full-backs in the Premier League

Bartesaghi: "Baldini? Just like Allegri at Milan"

Comments from the Rossoneri’s left-back at the Under-21 national team’s training camp.

Italy: Bastoni and Tonali back in training: optimism that they will start against Northern Ireland

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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

Gennaro Gattuso Italy NT press conference

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

Di Gennaro: "The players have ousted Spalletti from the national team; he can't keep his ego in check"

Udinese Calcio v ACF Fiorentina - Serie A

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 Under-19s, aiming for the European Championships: Liberali the star, the opponents and where to watch the matches on TV and via streaming

The Elite Round of the Under-19 European Championship qualifiers kicks off on Wednesday 25 March

Frequently asked questions

: Juventus Turin wurde am 1. November 1897 in der piemontesischen Hauptstadt Turin gegründet.
: Juventus Turin ist mehrheitlich im Besitz von EXOR N.V., der Holding der Agnelli-/Elkann-Familie. Die Nachkommen des Fiat-Mitgründers Giovanni Agnelli haben seit 1923 das Sagen über den Verein.
: Die Heimstätte von Juve heißt seit 2017 aufgrund eines Namenssponsorings Allianz Stadium (vorher Juventus Stadium).
: Das erst in 2011 eröffnete Allianz Stadium hat eine Kapazität von 41.507 Fans.
: Juve ist mit 71 Titeln einer der erfolgreichsten Vereine Europas. Unter anderem gewann der Klub zweimal die Champions League bzw. den Europapokal der Landesmeister, und dreimal den UEFA Cup.
: Die meisten Erfolge hatte Juventus aber auf nationaler Ebene. Die Serie A gewann die Alte Dame 36-mal, die Coppa Italia 15-mal und die Supercoppa Italiana 9-mal, in allen drei Wettbewerben ist Juve Rekordsieger.
: Alessandro Del Piero ist mit 705 Einsätzen Rekordspieler für Juve, hinter ihm folgt Gianluigi Buffon mit 685 Partien.
: Alessandro Del Piero ist nicht nur Rekordspieler, er hat auch die meisten Tore geschossen: 290 sind es an der Zahl.
: Die Liste der Weltstars, die in der Vergangenheit für Juve aufgelaufen sind, ist lang. Hier eine kleine Auswahl: Alessandro Del Piero, Gianluigi Buffon, Michel Platini, Zinedine Zidane, Roberto Baggio, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pavel Nedved, Andrea Pirlo, Fabio Cannavaro oder Giorgio Chiellini.
: Prominente Trainer standen ebenfalls an der Seitenlinie, die erfolgreichsten waren Giovanni Trapattoni (u.a. 6x Serie A, 1x Europapokal der Landesmeister), Marcello Lippi (u.a, 5x Serie A, 1x Champions League) und Massimiliano Allegri (u.a. 5x Serie A, 5x Coppa Italia). Auch Carlo Ancelotti und Andrea Pirlo coachten Juve.
: Der wohl bekannteste Spitzname von Juventus Turin ist "La Vecchia Signora" ("die Alte Dame"), auch die "Bianconeri" ("die Schwarz-Weißen") und "Juve" sind gängig.

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