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

The Italian-Argentinian-born player speaks on the eve of the World Cup play-off between the Azzurri and Northern Ireland

The manager on the World Cup play-off semi-final match against Northern Ireland

The words of the Fiorentina striker’s brother.

Interview with Albania’s former manager.

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.

Gattuso's possible options should a penalty be awarded.

Tottenham forward Dejan Kulusevski is set to link up with the Sweden national team ahead of their 2026 World Cup playoff despite his ongoing injury struggles. The winger has been sidelined for nearly a year following a serious knee injury suffered last season.

The comments made by the Azzurri defender at the press conference.

A press conference will be held after lunch, ahead of the second afternoon training session under manager Gattuso.

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso has confirmed that Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa was sent home ahead of a crucial World Cup play-off tie against Northern Ireland. The manager says the forward had some "minor issues" and "wasn't up to it".

The words of the manager who will face Italy.

The words of the Juventus captain, fresh from missing a penalty in Serie A.

The Azzurri squad list for Thursday’s play-off in Bergamo.