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Serie A icon Immobile announces retirement

One of Italy's greatest modern goalscorers has officially called time on his playing days. Ciro Immobile, the legendary forward who dominated Serie A scoring charts for over a decade, has announced his retirement from professional football. The news marks the end of a prolific era for both Italian football and the various clubs he represented across Europe.

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Maldini reveals how close Guardiola came to taking Italy job

Paolo Maldini has provided a fascinating insight into the FIGC’s ambitious pursuit of Pep Guardiola, revealing the Catalan icon was on the verge of taking the Italy reigns. Despite the legendary defender's best efforts to lure the former Manchester City boss to the Coverciano training base, the deal ultimately collapsed at the final hurdle.

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Zola returns to Italy setup amidst a complete overhaul of the Azzurri

The Italian Football Federation has officially confirmed that legendary forward Gianfranco Zola will return to the national team setup in a prominent backroom role. Zola joins an elite management team tasked with modernising the Azzurri, working alongside newly appointed head coach Roberto Mancini and technical director Claudio Ranieri.

'He was the toughest player I faced' - Romario pays tribute to late Baresi

Brazilian icon Romario has paid a heartfelt tribute to Franco Baresi following the death of the legendary AC Milan defender at the age of 66. The World Cup winner hailed his former rival as the single toughest opponent he encountered throughout his illustrious career, reflecting on their memorable battles on the world's biggest footballing stages.

'Great sadness' - Tributes flow in for Franco Baresi

The football world is mourning the tragic loss of AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi, who has passed away at the age of 66. Tributes have poured in from across the globe to honour the iconic defender following a spectacular career for club and country.