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Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve the attacking unit with the signing of Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney.  The 29-year-old has been linked with a return to the Premier League, and Chelsea are interested in signing the player as well. According to a report from TEAMtalk, the English attacker is willing to accept wages of around £200,000 a week in order …

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Four-time world champions Italy will travel to Northern Ireland in the semi-finals of the European World Cup play-offs, aiming to secure a spot at next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The Azzurri have not qualified for the World Cup since 2014, making this campaign crucial for restoring their presence on football’s biggest stage.The semi-final, a single-leg clash …

There are mixed reactions to the World Cup play-off draw that put Italy up against Northern Ireland in the semifinal, but will also force the Azzurri to play the potential final away in Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina. Italy learned their World Cup play-off opponents on Thursday. The Azzurri were paired with Northern Ireland in the semifinal, and if they …

A late call will reportedly be made on Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard as he possibly looks to make his comeback from a knee injury against Tottenham this weekend. The Gunners host Spurs at the Emirates Stadium for the North London Derby, and are set to be without a number of key players due to a long list of injuries. Arsenal …

Northern Ireland head coach Michael O’Neill admits that drawing Italy in the World Cup play-off semi-final is ‘as tough as we can get’, but has urged his players to ‘believe we can go there and get an amazing result’.  Italy will host Northern Ireland in a single-legged World Cup play-off semi-final on March 26, following the completion of the play-off …

Experience proved to be key as Vicente Guaita is set to join Parma on a free transfer, replacing the injured Zion Suzuki. Parma are ready to welcome experienced goalkeeper Vicente Guaita, who will turn 39 on January 10, 2026. Football Italia already reported on Monday that the Spanish goalkeeper was the top name on Parma’s agenda following an injury to …

Richarlison, Manor Solomon. (Reuters/Andrew Couldridge) Tottenham’s 2025/26 season has been the definition of a revival. After last year’s chaotic campaign under Ange Postecoglou — where Spurs somehow won the Europa League but collapsed domestically, finishing a disastrous 17th — the arrival of Thomas Frank has transformed the club. Spurs now look energised, organised and dangerous. The back line is firm, …

Italy have been drawn against Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semi-final. Here is what to expect from the Green and White Army when they visit the Azzurri in March.  Italy finished second in Group I in World Cup qualification, ending on 18 points from eight games, which was not enough to secure direct qualification to the final tournament …

Ex-Italy international Marco Materazzi predicts a ‘tough’ game for the Azzurri against Northern Ireland but refuses to complain about the qualification format: ‘It’s also our fault.’ Italy learned their World Cup play-off opponents on Thursday as they were drawn with Northern Ireland for the semifinal and the winner between Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the potential Final. The Azzurri …

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso warns that Northern Ireland are a team that ‘never gives up’ but insists the Azzurri are still ‘fragile’ and Federico Chiesa has ‘a problem.’ Gattuso spoke to Sky Sport Italia after Thursday’s World Cup play-off draw. The Azzurri have been paired with Northern Ireland in the semi-final, which they will play at home on March 26, …

Italy will play against Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off final, and have learned that they will take on either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the play-off final should they qualify.  The draw for the 2026 World Cup play-offs took place on Thursday afternoon.  You can see how the draw unfolded on the Football Italia Liveblog. The Azzurri …

The draw for the 2026 World Cup play-offs is now complete, and Italy have been drawn against Northern Ireland for the crucial one-legged semi-final in March.  The Azzurri finished second in Group I in the UEFA section of World Cup qualifying. Gennaro Gattuso’s side ended the group on 18 points from eight matches, winning six but losing twice against group …

Italy Delegation Chief Gianluigi Buffon insists the Azzurri played on par against Norway, ‘one of the top five or six teams in the world’, but would happily avoid Sweden in the play-off semis and Poland in the Final. Italy will learn their World Cup playoff opponents during today’s draw in Zurich, Switzerland. You can follow it LIVE on the Football …

Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot says that he is ready ‘mentally and physically’ to take part in his first Derby della Madonnina between Milan and Inter this weekend, has explained why he enjoys working under Massimiliano Allegri so much, and has explained why he had to turn down Nerazzurri striker Marcus Thuram last week.  The Frenchman gave an in-depth interview to …