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Alessandro Altobelli, a 1982 Italy World Cup winner, is confident that the Azzurri will qualify for the 2026 World Cup: ‘This team can give us satisfaction.’ Italy legend Altobelli turns 70 today and has released interviews with several Italian media, including Sport Mediaset. Gennaro Gattuso’s Italy will meet Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semifinal in March 2026, and …

Milan’s summer signing, David Odogu, has logged more minutes with the Milan Futuro side than with the senior team, so his agents, with the club’s approval, are reportedly seeking a January loan move for him. Odogu joined Milan on deadline day from Wolfsburg for €7m plus €3m add-ons, but has been struggling with playing time at a senior level this …

There’s good news for Lazio as Argentine striker Valentin Castellanos has returned to the Biancocelesti squad for a Serie A match against Milan. Lazio striker Castellanos has been included in the travelling squad for Saturday’s Serie A match against Milan at San Siro. The Argentine forward had missed the last six league games due to a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave his pre-match press conference ahead of this weekend’s big game away to Chelsea. The Gunners could make a real statement if they win at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with that result potentially putting the team nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Enzo Maresca has also spoken to the press, and …

Former Milan midfielder Samuele Dalla Bona reveals Filippo Inzaghi and Andriy Shevchenko had a big argument before the 2003 Champions League Final against Juventus: ‘Paolo Maldini walked over and told them to stop.’ Dalla Bona spoke about his career in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport on Friday. The former Italian midfielder made his professional debut at Chelsea after joining …

Manchester United remain keen on signing Conor Gallagher despite Atletico Madrid’s reluctance to sell. Conor Gallagher’s future has become a massive talking point as he no longer has a prominent role at Atletico Madrid under Diego Simeone. Manchester United are well aware of his situation, and according to a report from Fichajes, Ruben Amorim’s team are keen on acquiring his …

Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie hopes to score at least five goals and provide seven assists across all competitions this season and feels Italy’s World Cup play-off opponents are ‘within our reach’, but the Azzurri must be ‘ready and focused when we step on the pitch.’ Udogie spoke to Sky Sport Italia about his season for club and country. The former …

Chelsea and Manchester United to battle Manchester City in their pursuit of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior. Vinicius Junior’s future has become a massive talking point in recent weeks as contract renewal talks with Real Madrid have reached a standstill, and his relationship with Xabi Alonso seems tense. The Brazilian international could end up parting ways with Real Madrid next …

Juventus centre-back Federico Gatti has returned to training with the rest of the team and will be available in the upcoming Serie A match against Cagliari. Luciano Spalletti’s Juventus have been handed a much-needed injury boost in defence as Gatti completed a full training session with the rest of the team on Friday. TMW and Sky Sport Italia report that …

Brazil's Bremer is on Spurs' radar. (REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes) Tottenham have undoubtedly taken a step forward under Thomas Frank. The squad looks more balanced, the performances more controlled, and crucially, the injury list far shorter than during Ange Postecoglou’s high-octane regime. But after two heavy defeats — the 4–1 North London derby collapse against Arsenal, followed by a chaotic 5–3 loss …

Neil El Aynaoui and Manu Koné’s medical tests have ruled out ligament injuries, but the Roma duo remains in doubt for Sunday’s Serie A showdown against Napoli. Roma midfielders El Aynaoui and Koné underwent medical tests on Friday following injuries sustained in a 2-1 win over Midtjylland last night. As reported by TMW and other Italian sources, both players have …

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has spoken at a press conference ahead of this weekend’s big Premier League game against Arsenal. The Blues host the Gunners at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, and it could end up being a crucial six-pointer in this season’s title race. Chelsea are six points behind league leaders Arsenal at the moment, but they’re in fine …

Liverpool are currently plagued by problems and poor performances, with Arne Slot under extreme pressure to turn the tide before it’s too late. The Reds are in some of their worst form in 70 years, losing once again when they hosted PSV Eindhoven at Anfield in the Champions League this week. The slump follows an incredible domestic run last season, …

Former Italian midfielder Samuele Dalla Bona reveals he ‘ran away from the Atalanta boarding school’ to sign for Chelsea in 1998 and recalls seeing Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink eating carbonara before an important match: ‘Relax, I’ll score anyway.’ Former Italian midfielder Dalla Bona spoke about his time at Chelsea during an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport. A product of the Atalanta …

Former Roma and Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic has reportedly decided to call it a day on his playing career at the age of 35, shortly after rumours of a potential return to the Allianz Stadium were quashed.  According to reports from TMW, Pjanic has decided to retire from playing competitive football career and is currently studying to become an agent. …