World Cup 2026, Gennaro Gattuso reignites debate over qualifiers
"Something needs to be fixed" said the national team’s technical commissioner on the eve of Moldova-Italy.
"Something needs to be fixed" said the national team’s technical commissioner on the eve of Moldova-Italy.
The'former national team coach returned to the shocking elimination against Sweden in the 2018 World Cup playoff
Mateo Retegui’s double and Gianluca Mancini’s winning frame: Italy’s 3-0 win over Israel is worth the 2026 World Cup playoff.
Gattuso’s national team, in Udine, aims for the mathematical certainty of second place in the round. A few lineup doubts.
First place in the group is now in the hands of Norway. Azzurri await two decidedly complicated challenges.
The Azzurri keep pace with Norway, but they retain a six-point lead with a better goal difference.
Between defense, midfield and attack, coach Gennaro Gattuso is banking on men of quality and continuity to form Italy's central axis.
Straight from the Coverciano training camp with the national team, the Newcastle midfielder did not close the door on a return to Serie A
Straight from the Coverciano training camp with the national team, the Newcastle midfielder did not close the door on a return to Serie A
The Italian goalkeeper, protagonist of an excellent start to the season with the Rossoblù, has attracted the attentions of top Italian and European clubs
At 37 years old, the Rooster has not yet decided what he will do in the near future. For now he is waiting for the right call.
For Saturday night’s engagement in Tallinn, the presence of the Kean-Retegui duo is almost certain but there are many ballots.
"After two World Cups without Italy, there cannot be a third. In 2026 we have to be there", says Gigio Donnarumma, captain of the Azzurri.
After Olympic silver in Paris, Giacomo Gentili, Andrea Panizza, Luca Rambaldi and Luca Chiumento shine in Shanghai.
Against Estonia and Israel next Oct. 11 and 14, it will be Italy huddled: injuries that will affect coach Gattuso’s choices.
The 1982 World Champion is convinced that by now the playoffs are almost inevitable but the current ct is the right person for Italy.
The FIP president is betting heavily on Luca Banchi who, however, may not even be coach of the Azzurri full time.
The possibility of facing, especially in the final of the mini-tournament, a strong national team is tangible. The list is long.
After the convincing win with Estonia, comes a key challenge for second place in the group. Always Kean and Retegui.
The national basketball team’s head coach is ready for Sunday’s round of 16 between Italy and Slovenia.
The 1993-born player’s attorney, Mario Giuffredi, revealed that he is in contact with the management of the partenopei for the renewal.
The 1982 world champion does not mince words when talking about Francesco Pio Esposito and Giovanni Leoni, who were summoned by Gennaro Gattuso.
CT called upon to make important choices. Lots of ballots, both in defense and midfield. Friday night can’t go wrong.
The coach of the Red Furies is convinced that it will be a very tough challenge: "Experienced and talented" team.
Several new names and returnees among the 28 players that coach Gattuso has chosen for his Italy’s upcoming engagements, against Estonia and Israel
At 37 years old, the Italian won, as a star player, the Puerto Rican championship. Now the adventure with Italy at the European Championships.
After a decidedly unlucky period, the class of 2003 is ready to do well with Atalanta also to regain his place in the national team.
The FIP president has no doubts about the'injury that stranded the Minnesota T'Wolves blue. Lots of confidence in the replacement.
The'azzurro fell badly on his neck during the rings exercise. Italy withdraws gymnastics team from Universiade.
The Azzurre take the field in the evening for the quarterfinal match of the European competition