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Manchester United have held positive talk with Harry Maguire over a new contract.

Manuel Locatelli admits he had ‘problems with consistency’ in his career, but praises Gennaro Gattuso with a dig at previous Italy bosses. ‘He’s a real man who says things to your face.’

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino put in another superb performance for the Spanish national team on Tuesday night, scoring twice in his country’s 4-0 win over Bulgaria.

Mateo Retegui is glad Italy are ‘absorbing the ideas’ of coach Gennaro Gattuso after beating Israel 3-0 to secure a World Cup play-off berth.

Mateo Retegui’s brace and Gigio Donnarumma’s saves inspired Italy’s 3-0 win over Israel on Tuesday.

Gennaro Gattuso warns Italy ‘had it all to lose’ against Israel, as their 3-0 victory has guaranteed a place in the 2026 World Cup play-offs.

Mateo Retegui stepped up with two goals, plus Gianluca Mancini’s header, as Italy beat Israel 3-0 in a strange atmosphere to lock down that World Cup play-off place, but it was far from a convincing performance.

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The high-profile signing of forward Darwin Nunez in the summer of 2022 is widely cited as a key moment that demonstrated Jürgen Klopp’s increasing transfer power, potentially contributing to the departure of highly-rated Sporting Director Michael Edwards later that year.

Police clashed with protesters ahead of Italy’s World Cup qualifier against Israel, while there was also tension during the national anthems.

Manchester United are hoping to agree on a new deal with defender Harry Maguire.

Destiny Udogie returns to Udine with Italy in an unusual atmosphere against Israel, as the Tottenham Hotspur man welcomes a change of tactics.

Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs interested in signing Anton Palmer and Bailey Palmer. 

Italy assistant Leonardo Bonucci confirms they ‘changed a few things’ after the 5-4 win over Israel and are ready for tonight’s World Cup qualifier.

Italy continued their strong Under-21 qualifying campaign with a 5-1 victory over Armenia, as Francesco Camarda bagged a brace, but Cher Ndour missed a penalty.