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Gianluigi Donnarumma concedes that Italy ‘stopped playing in the second half’ and it is ‘unacceptable that we totally lose confidence’ in the 4-1 defeat to Norway.

Manuel Locatelli admits Italy were ‘fragile’ when crumbling 4-1 to Norway and ‘this must not be our level, we can and must do better’ in the World Cup play-offs.

Only two Italy players saved face in a 4-1 loss against Norway in the World Cup qualifiers.

Giovanni Di Lorenzo insists Italy ‘can learn’ from their 4-1 defeat to Norway when going into the World Cup play-offs in March.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Gennaro Gattuso apologised to the Italy fans after a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Norway, admitting the team ‘gets scared’ and must change this attitude for the World Cup play-offs.

Italy are now officially in the play-offs for the 2026 World Cup, as they must go through the semi-final and final in March 2026 to book their place in the tournament.

Italy are going into the 2026 World Cup play-offs, as despite leading through Francesco Pio Esposito, Norway fully earned top spot with a comeback 4-1 win at San Siro.

Lorenzo Insigne first opened talks with Lazio in July, and recent rumours about a possible move to Fiorentina are unconfirmed.

Football Italia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà previews moves from Serie A clubs in the January transfer window, explaining what they should do and what they should avoid in the transfer market.

RAI Sport pundit Daniele Adani trolled Erling Haaland after Francesco Pio Esposito’s opening goal in Italy-Norway: ‘Do you know him now?’

Arsenal’s star winger, Bukayo Saka, has offered a surprising and glowing tribute to former teammate Mesut Ozil, naming the German playmaker as the best player he has ever played alongside.

Italy member of staff Leonardo Bonucci reveals Gianluca Mancini will be ‘most involved in the battle’ with Erling Haaland of Norway in tonight’s showdown.

Lazio fans reacted angrily after the club released a statement that seemed initially to be supportive of Nicolò Rovella, but ultimately made clear ‘it was the player’s decision’ to avoid surgery.

Marco Carnesecchi admits Italy are already thinking about the World Cup play-offs, but want to ‘make a good impression’ against Norway and trust Gianluigi Donnarumma to neutralise Erling Haaland.