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Guardiola vs Ancelotti: Ex-Bayern star outlines the biggest difference between legendary coaches

Douglas Costa has explained the biggest difference between Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti after working under both managers at Bayern Munich. The former Brazil international also suggested a surprise international role for the Manchester City boss.

Conte set to leave Napoli as he eyes second Italy national team stint

Napoli manager Antonio Conte is reportedly prepared to terminate his contract at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona by mutual consent at the end of the current campaign. The former Chelsea and Juventus tactician is said to have set his sights on securing a second stint with the Italy national team after their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Donnarumma signs 'long-term contract' with childhood sweetheart

In a world where football transfers dominate the headlines, Gianluigi Donnarumma decided to use the same terminology for his personal life. The Manchester City goalkeeper has revealed that he is officially off the market after marrying his long-term partner Alessia Elefante. The Italy international took to social media to share the news, using a clever footballing metaphor to describe the lifelong commitment.

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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