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Mateo Retegui is glad Italy are ‘absorbing the ideas’ of coach Gennaro Gattuso after beating Israel 3-0 to secure a World Cup play-off berth. Just days after a less than exhilarating 3-1 victory over Estonia, the Azzurri struggled to break down Israel at the Stadio Friuli. Retegui saw a penalty saved in that game, but decided to step up again …

Mateo Retegui’s brace and Gigio Donnarumma’s saves inspired Italy’s 3-0 win over Israel on Tuesday. Donnarumma 8 – Two crucial saves, one in each half. Italy have the best keeper in the world, but should not need him this much to beat the 76th-ranked team in the FIFA ranking. Di Lorenzo 6  – A balanced performance. Even if he lost possession …

Gennaro Gattuso warns Italy ‘had it all to lose’ against Israel, as their 3-0 victory has guaranteed a place in the 2026 World Cup play-offs. The atmosphere was not ideal at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, as with security checks and a protest in the city square, only around 10,000 were in the stands. Even then, the performance was disappointingly …

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. The Azzurri squeezed past 5-4 last month in a chaotic match, and this became a head-to-head for second place behind runaway leaders Norway. Alessandro …

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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. While Michael Edwards officially stated his exit was planned after a decade and driven by a big believer in change, …

Police clashed with protesters ahead of Italy’s World Cup qualifier against Israel, while there was also tension during the national anthems. It kicks off at the Stadio Friuli in Udine at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog. The atmosphere was inevitably tense for a match that many …

Manchester United are hoping to agree on a new deal with defender Harry Maguire. Although the experienced defender has struggled for regular opportunities, there is a willingness from both sides to secure an agreement over a new deal. According to Football Insider, there is interest in the player from Saudi Arabia, and it will be interesting to see if Manchester …

Destiny Udogie returns to Udine with Italy in an unusual atmosphere against Israel, as the Tottenham Hotspur man welcomes a change of tactics. It kicks off at the Stadio Friuli in Udine at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog. “We know how important this match is, and …

Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs interested in signing Anton Palmer and Bailey Palmer.  The two players have decided to leave Middlesbrough, and they are on the radar of every top Premier League club. Along with Arsenal and Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham are keen on securing their signature as well, as per TBR. It will …

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. It kicks off at the Stadio Friuli in Udine at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog. This match is not to be taken …

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. The Azzurrini were joint top of their group with Poland after winning all three games under coach Silvio Baldini, including last week’s 4-0 victory over Sweden. Luca Marianucci was almost made to pay for a …

Manchester United are looking to bring in a quality goalkeeper, and they have identified Noah Atubolu as a target.  The 23-year-old has done quite well for SC Freiburg, and his performances have left the Manchester United scouts impressed. It will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him in the coming months. The German club …

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. The centre-forward would probably have been on the transfer market over the summer if it hadn’t been for the transfer embargo preventing the Aquile from signing any replacements. That is in part because his …

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. It kicks off at the Stadio Friuli in Udine at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog. The Azzurri squeezed past …