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Spectacular U-turn: is Italy in after all?

Rumours that four-time champions Italy, who were knocked out in the play-offs, could replace the qualified team Iran at the World Cup have gained fresh momentum.

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'It's my fault' - Buffon admits role in Zidane's red card in World Cup final

Italy icon Gianluigi Buffon has opened up on the most infamous moment in World Cup history, jokingly claiming responsibility for Zinedine Zidane's moment of madness in the 2006 final. The legendary goalkeeper believes his own heroics between the sticks pushed the French icon over the edge before his shocking headbutt on Marco Materazzi.

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Bonucci backs Guardiola for Italy job

Leonardo Bonucci has identified Pep Guardiola as the ideal candidate to lead a revolution for the Italy national team. The legendary defender believes the Manchester City boss is the only man capable of modernising Gli Azzurri after their third successive failed World Cup qualification campaign.

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Ancelotti urges Italy to return to 'defensive mentality'

Carlo Ancelotti has urged Italy to reclaim the defensive identity that once made the nation the most feared in world football. The Brazil boss believes an obsession with modern tactical trends has left the Azzurri fragile and lacking elite standards, resulting in a third straight failure to qualify for the World Cup.

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Where to watch Italy today? Live soccer streams and TV channels for upcoming games

Everything you need to know about how to watch Italy in friendlies and all major competitions

Where to watch and live stream UEFA World Cup qualifier soccer

An all-you-need-to-know guide on how to watch every UEFA World Cup qualifier game broadcast live online and on US TV

Fabregas breaks silence on Como future amid Chelsea and Italy links

Cesc Fabregas has insisted that he remains fully committed to his long-term project at Como amid links with Chelsea and the Italy national team. The 38-year-old manager emphasised his family's happiness at the Serie A club and his desire for daily involvement on the training pitch as key reasons for staying put.

Conte will be 'killing his baby' if he leaves Napoli for Italy job

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has warned Antonio Conte that he would be "killing his baby" if he leaves the club to take the reins of the Italy national team. The outspoken owner has expressed his confidence that the coach will continue the project he has built in Naples rather than walking away at a crucial stage.

Conte threatens Italian journalists over 'national team training'

What did the Napoli manager say about Gattuso’s successor?

Al-Sadd’s coach and Italy’s epic run… Mancini draws inspiration from history to defeat Al-Hilal

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Conte hits out at media for 'twisting' his words about Italy job

Napoli head coach Antonio Conte has issued a stern warning to the media, firmly denying reports that he has declared his availability to take over the vacant Italy national team job. The former Chelsea manager expressed intense frustration over recent speculation, insisting he remains fully committed to his current club contract and demanding accurate reporting to maintain focus.

Potential Iran World Cup withdrawal might reportedly open the door for Italy

Italy missed out on qualification for the upcoming showpiece in USA, Mexico and Canada, but they might reportedly get one last chance to book their ticket after all, even if Fifa remains confident no emergency scenarios are required

Italian Football Federation president clears Gattuso and blames the players for the World Cup disaster

Who is to blame for the Azzurri’s absence from the World Cup?

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Italian star seeks help from a psychologist after failing to qualify for the World Cup

Does a player’s interest in learning English signal his future prospects?

Egypt Group… Italian Sports Minister: We do not wish to take Iran’s place

Iran has declined to play its next match in the United States.

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The new Italy national team manager has been unveiled

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Donnarumma 'hurt' by claims Italy stars demanded World Cup huge bonus

Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma has furiously denied reports that the national team squad demanded a lucrative financial bonus prior to their catastrophic World Cup qualifying play-off defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina. The visibly emotional goalkeeper insists the players never prioritised money over the pride of wearing the Azzurri shirt during the devastating qualification campaign.

Ex-Italy FA chief blasts ‘structural’ failures in 11-page manifesto

Gabriele Gravina may be on his way out as president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), but he is refusing to go quietly after Italy's latest World Cup qualification disaster. Following his resignation last week, the outgoing chief has published a scathing 11-page manifesto detailing the "structural deficiencies" that have left the Azzurri in the wilderness.

'We were throwing up' - Giaccherini backs 'brutal' Conte for Italy return

Former Italy winger Emanuele Giaccherini has endorsed Antonio Conte to take over the national team for a second time following Gennaro Gattuso’s resignation after a third consecutive World Cup qualification failure. The ex-Juventus man insists that the current Napoli boss possesses the unique leadership skills required to rebuild Italy’s shattered footballing reputation.

A former Italy international has cast his vote for the coach of the season, delivering a typically colourful soundbite in the process. “With him, we’d often feel queasy right on th

Having proven himself at numerous clubs… is it time for him to return to the Azzurri? The question echoes through Italian football with renewed urgency. After guiding several clubs to silverware, the argument grows stronger that his experience and leadership could once again be vital for the national team. Supporters point to his tactical versatility, his ability to motivate players, and his deep understanding of the game as assets that could elevate the Azzurri at a critical juncture. Critics, however, caution that past success does not automatically translate into instant results on the international stage. They argue that the national team environment demands a different kind of management style, one that balances the expectations of a football-mad nation with the realities of a crowded international calendar. Moreover, with younger coaches waiting in the wings, some wonder whether the time is right to hand the reins to a new generation. Nonetheless, the case for his return remains

SSC Napoli Unveils New Manager Antonio Conte

Conte too intelligent for Italy job, Napoli chief suggests

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed he would allow Antonio Conte to leave the club and manage the Italian national team if requested. However, the outspoken owner doubts the move will happen, labelling the federation "completely disorganised". He believes the manager is too smart to accept the role without serious reform and a clear plan from the sport's governing body in Italy.

Capello on the new national team manager: "I'll say it again: as far as I'm concerned, Mancini is out of the running"

The former coach comments on the various names linked with the Italy job: "Conte is a good choice"

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Why Allegri could become the new manager of the national team

The Milan manager is one of the candidates the Football Association is considering as a successor to Gattuso

Italy and the UAE await... new Iranian statements on participation in the World Cup

What are the latest developments regarding Iran’s stance on the World Cup?

Napoli president responds to Conte: If he asks to leave, I’ll agree

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Napoli president responds to Conte's links with Italy job

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has surprisingly stated he would allow Antonio Conte to take charge of the Italy national team if requested. However, the Napoli owner paired that admission with a scathing critique of the current state of Italian football governance.

Frequently asked questions

: Il 7 giugno 1927 Alba Audace, Roman e Fortitudo Pro Roma si unirono in una sola società per dare battaglia ai club del nord e del centro-sud: naque così la Roma.
: Dan Friedkin, imprenditore e produttore cinematografico americano, è il presidente della Roma. La società giallorossa è di proprietà della società The Friedkin Group.
: La Roma gioca le partite interne allo Stadio Olimpico, inaugurato nel maggio 1953 con il nome di Stadio dei Centomila. Nel 1960 assunse il nome attuale dopo l'assegnazione delle Olimpiadi a Roma.
: La Roma può ospitare 70.634 spettatori allo Stadio Olimpico cittadino. Solo San Siro, impianto di Inter e Milan, ha più posti a sedere in Italia.
: La Roma ha vinto tre Scudetti nel corso della sua storia. Il primo è arrivato nel 1943, mentre il secondo nel 1983. L'ultimo titolo giallorosso risale al 2001.
: La Roma ha vinto una sola coppa europea, la Conference League del 2022. La Coppa delle Fiere conquistata nel 1961 non è invece considerata dall'UEFA, al contrario della FIFA.
: La Roma ha vinto 16 trofei nella sua storia, considerando anche la Coppa delle Fiere. Il record è rappresentato dalla Coppa Italia, conquistata in ben 9 occasioni.
: La Roma prende i colori giallo e rosso dal Gonfalone del Campidoglio, ovvero lo stemma della città. In alcune stagioni il colore rosso è stato più chiaro o il giallo più brillante.
: La Roma ha scelto la lupa come simbolo in virtù della lupa capitolina, che secondo la leggenda avrebbe accudito Romolo, fondatore della città, e suo fratello Remo.
: Francesco Totti è il capocannoniere della Roma di tutti i tempi. Dal 1992/1993 al 2016/2017 l'ex capitano giallorosso ha segnato ben 307 goal.
: Oltre ad essere il massimo marcatore di sempre, Francesco Totti detiene anche il record di partite giocate con la Roma. In totale il 'Pupone' è sceso in campo in 786 gare con i giallorossi.
: I giocatori della Roma sono i giallorossi, mentre la squadra è chiamata principalmente la Lupa o la Magica. I calciatori vengono anche chiamati capitolini in virtù della capitale Roma.
: Non c'è un vero e proprio motivo per cui la Roma è chiamata la magica, se non per rimarcare l'amore per il club giallorosso. Il soprannome è nato tra la fine degli anni '70 e l'inizio degli anni '80.
: Lo svedese Nils Liedholm è l'allenatore più presente nella storia della Roma. In totale ha guidato i giallorossi per 439 partite, vincendo uno Scudetto e tre Coppa Italia.
: La Roma è retrocessa in Serie B una sola volta nella sua storia, al termine dell'annata 1950/1951. Un anno dopo, la squadra giallorossa tornerà in Serie A, in cui milita ininterrotamente da allora.

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