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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.

Manchester United are looking to bring in a quality goalkeeper, and they have identified Noah Atubolu as a target. 

The injury to Taty Castellanos only serves to amplify the problems at Lazio, as the club was effectively forced to keep hold of him this season.

Giacomo Raspadori takes a different role with Mateo Retegui, while Manuel Locatelli and Gianluca Mancini step into the Italy team against Israel in this World Cup qualifier.

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan has not yet decided whether this is the final season of his career, and warns there is ‘no point’ comparing Cristian Chivu with Simone Inzaghi at Inter now.

Antoine Semenyo is a player in huge demand after an explosive start to the new Premier League season.