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Pirlo emerges as shock candidate for Italy managerial vacancy

Andrea Pirlo has unexpectedly emerged as a strong candidate to become the next manager of the Italy national team. Paolo Maldini and Leonardo are reportedly pushing for the appointment of the World Cup winner, adding a new dimension to a managerial race that already includes high-profile names like Antonio Conte, Roberto Mancini, and former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

An Italian journalist has told Koora that Luciano Spalletti has repeatedly mentioned Mohamed Salah's name, while Brahim Díaz has emerged as Juventus's top target

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Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It is the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde have achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, with the African nation to face Lionel Messi's Argentina on Friday.

Conte returns to Italy as national team boss

Italy have turned back to a familiar face to rescue the national team from its deepest crisis in decades. Antonio Conte is set to return to the Azzurri dugout with a mandate to restore pride and ensure the four-time world champions finally return to the global stage.

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Former PL-winning manager to take Italy national team job

Roberto Mancini is officially a free agent, and his return to the Italian national team has never been closer. The manager, who made history with Manchester City by winning the Premier League, has announced his departure from the Qatari club, paving the way for a new chapter in his career.

'I'm putting pressure on him!' - Mbappe warns Deschamps off 'awful' Italy move

Kylian Mbappe has urged Didier Deschamps to bow out of international football on a high rather than take charge of another national team after the 2026 World Cup. The France captain admitted he is trying to influence his manager's future plans and described a potential move to Italy as "awful" as Les Bleus prepare for one final campaign under their long-serving coach.