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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.

Como’s Jewel: Nico Paz and the return of technical artistry in Serie A

Excelling in Serie A, where space is scarce and expression is earned.

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.

Ranocchia addresses 'strange' Lukaku-Napoli feud

Former Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia has spoken out on the escalating tension between Romelu Lukaku and Napoli, describing the striker's refusal to return to Italy as a "truly strange" situation. As the Partenopei hierarchy weighs up serious disciplinary measures, his former team-mate has called for a deeper look into the Belgian's mental state following a difficult run of injuries.

Italy out of the World Cup: some are pointing the finger at the agents – how much do they earn? An analysis

Following Italy’s third consecutive World Cup exit, some are (also) pointing the finger at the agents: how much do they earn? An analysis

Napoli president calls for Serie A reform after Italy World Cup heartbreak

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has once again called for a radical restructuring of Italian football following the Azzurri's catastrophic failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The outspoken Partenopei owner believes the current 20-team format of Serie A is "destroying" players and leaving the Italy national team with no room to breathe.

Inter: the Scudetto is like Italy at the World Cup – a must-win or a failure

The Nerazzurri were held up in Florence too: Milan have closed the gap from 10 points to 6, while Napoli have narrowed the gap from 14 points to 7.

Napoli issue alarming statement as Lukaku continues to ignore return calls

Napoli have released a scathing official statement after Romelu Lukaku failed to report back to training following the international break. The Belgian striker remains in his homeland despite club orders, leaving the Partenopei hierarchy considering drastic disciplinary measures.

Why Dodò hasn’t renewed his contract with Fiorentina yet: where could he go?

The contract expires in June 2027; talks began over a year ago but have now stalled

Former Bayern teammate advises Lewandowski on a surprise transfer

It is still unclear what the future holds for Robert Lewandowski next summer. A former teammate at FC Bayern Munich has put forward a suggestion.

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How much did Milan pay for Kostic?

The striker, born in 2007, has already undergone his medical; he will arrive in Italy in June and join Milan Futuro

Lukaku hits back at Napoli as feud continues

Romelu Lukaku has broken his silence regarding the escalating tension between himself and Napoli, insisting he would "never turn his back" on the club. The striker has spent the international break in Belgium recovering from an injury, a move that reportedly left the Partenopei hierarchy frustrated and sparked rumours of a significant fallout.

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Milan make increased Andre bid but Corinthians hold firm

AC Milan have returned to the negotiating table with a fresh proposal for Corinthians midfielder Andre. After seeing previous efforts rebuffed, the Italian giants have now signaled their willingness to pay up to €22 million (£18.5m/$23.3m) to bring the teenager to San Siro, as the club looks to get its business done early.

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Wesley's injury: how many and which matches will he miss for Roma?

The Brazilian will be out for around a month following the injury he sustained in Brazil's friendly against France

Rome, a revolution on the flanks: all eyes on Carlos Augusto and Martín

Tsimikas and Celik are set to leave, whilst the future of Angeliño and Rensch for next season remains uncertain

Pisacane: "Fear isn't a limitation; it's the language of winners"

Wesley is injured – who will play in his place in Inter v Roma?

The Brazilian has been ruled out after picking up an injury in training; Gasperini is considering new options for Sunday’s big match at San Siro

USMNT World Cup hopeful Musah given next club transfer advice

USMNT World Cup hopeful Yunus Musah has been given transfer advice by Massimo Ambrosini, with the AC Milan legend telling GOAL what the American midfielder needs from his next club. Musah is currently taking in a loan spell at Atalanta, but that move has not played out as planned and the versatile 23-year-old could find himself heading out of San Siro in a different direction over the summer.

Padovano: "In prison, a guard told me to shove my money up my a…"

The former Juventus striker recounts his ordeal following a miscarriage of justice.

‘Maybe Chelsea’ - Fabregas backed for Blues or Barcelona jobs

Cesc Fabregas has been told why his career path could lead back to Chelsea or Barcelona, with the World Cup winner doing a “remarkable” job as manager of Como. The former Spain international stepped into the dugout after hanging up his boots in Italy. He is now chasing down Champions League qualification, with Massimo Ambrosini telling GOAL why a return to familiar surroundings could be agreed at some stage.

Former referee Rizzoli: "Baggio offered to protect me during my second Serie A match"

An anecdote shared by the former referee

Salah and the cappuccino, Diamanti: "I told him he’d shit himself"

Memories from the former midfielder, who was the Egyptian’s teammate during his time at Fiorentina

Martina: "Dzeko had signed for Juve. Buffon is stronger now than he was as a goalkeeper"

The long-standing agent of the Bosnian striker and former captain of Juventus and the Italian national team speaks out

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Pulisic: "It’s been a tough spell. Sooner or later the ball will bounce off my knee and I’ll score."

The American striker is struggling, and his poor form has continued with the national team as well.

Juve, a sneak peek at the 2026–27 away kit: the colour is a classic

A sneak peek at the Old Lady’s away kit for the 2026–27 season

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Zanetti: "Dimarco's celebration? Italy should focus on the match"

Inter’s vice-president spoke on the sidelines of the Serie A ‘Operazione Nostalgia’ event in Rome

McTominay to Saudi Pro League truth revealed

Scott McTominay is not believed to be in talks over a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League as he wishes to remain with Napoli. The Scotland international has been a revelation since leaving Manchester United in 2024, becoming a cornerstone of Antonio Conte's side as they won the Serie A title last season.

Frequently asked questions

: Al-Hilal are the most successful Saudi Pro League side ever, having won an astonishing 19 league titles. Their first-ever league title came at the end of the 1976-77 campaign. Currently, they are also the defending champions, having gone all the way in the 2023-24 season.
: Currently, there are 18 teams in the Saudi Pro League. In the first season ever, which took place in 1976-77, there were just eight teams. The number increased to 10 in the following season. Ahead of the 1981-82, Saudi Premier League and Saudi First Division merged to form one single league for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification process. However, from the 1984-85 season, the number teams reverted to 12.
: Legendary Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Deayea holds the record for most appearances in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Deayea played for Al-Taee and Al-Hilal and managed 406 appearances inthe league.
: Majed Abdullah, also known as the Arabian Pele, is the league's all-time leading topscorer with 189 goals in 194 league games, all of them coming with Al-Nassr in a 21-year span. He is Al-Nassr's record goalscorer, with 259 goals in just 266 games.
: Former Syrian midfielder Jehad Al-Hussain has registered the most assists in Saudi Pro League history, setting up 50 goals for his teammates in 208 games.
: Former Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to ever feature in Saudi Pro League. El Hadary was 45 years and 81 days old when he featured for Al-Taawoun in April 2018.
: Teenage sensation Talal Haji, who plays for Al-Ittihad, is the youngest player to ever play in Saudi Pro League. Haji achieved this feat at the age of 16 years and five days when he came on as a substitute for Romarinho in Al-Ittihad's 2-1 win over Al-Fateh in September 2023.
: Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, N'Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Yassine Bounou, Nacho, Aymeric Laporte, and Fabinho are among the most famous players to have played in the Saudi Pro League.
: Steven Gerrard, Laurent Blanc, and Stefano Pioli are some of Saudi Pro League's most prominent managers in history.
: The King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, which is home to Al-Shabab and Al-Riyadh, is the biggest stadium in Saudi Pro League. It has a capacity of 68,752.
: Neymar is the most expensive player in Saudi Pro League history, costing a whopping £77.6 million when Al-Hilal bought him from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.

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