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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. The Azzurri knew that even a victory would be insufficient to top the group, as they required a 9-0 result to overturn the huge gap in goal difference. Nonetheless, …

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. The Azzurri knew going into tonight’s match against Norway that nothing short of a 9-0 victory would suffice to overturn the huge gap in their goal difference, even with …

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. The Azzurri knew that although a victory would put them level on points with Norway, only a 9-0 result could overturn the massive gap in goal difference. With that in mind, …

Lorenzo Insigne first opened talks with Lazio in July, and recent rumours about a possible move to Fiorentina are unconfirmed. Insigne’s move to Lazio remains an option as the Biancocelesti and the Italian winger opened talks in July, as Football Italia exclusively reported back then. Insigne’s free transfer to the Stadio Olimpico still depends on several factors, but the game …

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. New day, new YouTube video from our transfer expert Pedullà, who previews possible winter moves from Italian clubs. Juventus will need a deep-lying playmaker and possibly a full-back and …

RAI Sport pundit Daniele Adani trolled Erling Haaland after Francesco Pio Esposito’s opening goal in Italy-Norway: ‘Do you know him now?’ Italy host Norway at San Siro this evening in the final matchday of the Group I European World Cup qualifiers. Click here to follow the build-up and live action from Milan on the Football Italia LIVEBLOG. Inter striker Pio …

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. The endorsement from the 24-year-old, who has shared the pitch with the likes of Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Phil Foden,  for England, underscores the unique and undeniable genius of the …

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. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog. Although a win here would put both teams joint top on 21 points, …

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. The midfielder has been out of action since September 21 when the recurring sports hernia issue deteriorated, forcing him to limp off in the Derby della Capitale against Roma. …

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. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog. The Azzurri had never won six games before …

Italy want revenge on Erling Haaland’s Norway in this final World Cup qualifier, turning to Mateo Retegui, Francesco Pio Esposito and returning Gianluigi Donnarumma. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog. Although a victory here would put the teams level on points, it’d require …

This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page! Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the final World Cup qualifier of Group I, as Italy go head to head with leaders Norway. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT. Although a victory here would put …

Nicolò Rovella has broken his silence to confirm he is ‘forced to undergo surgery’ for a sports hernia, but insists ‘there are many inaccurate things being said about me.’ The Lazio and Italy international midfielder has been struggling with a recurring issue since last season and has been out of action since the Derby della Capitale against Roma on September …

Italy are preparing for the World Cup play-offs in March 2026, with reports the semi-final will be in Bergamo, and the potential final in Rome. The Azzurri play their last game of Group I this evening at San Siro, hosting Norway at 19.45 GMT. Although a victory would put the two teams level on points, it would require an incredible …

Champions Bibiani Gold Stars returned to winning ways in the Ghana Premier League with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Karela United on Sunday at the Dun’s Park in BibianiSanou Razak settled the contest in the 38th minute, finishing calmly to hand the Miners a deserved win and lift them back into the top four.It was a controlled display from Gold …