A growing rift between Napoli and Romelu Lukaku has emerged, with reports from Sky Sport indicating the club has issued an ultimatum: the Belgian striker faces being frozen out of the squad unless he reports to the training center by next Tuesday. This comes amidst claims from Il Mattino that L

Fabio Capello expressed his belief that Italy displayed 'pride' and 'soul' during their 2-0 victory against Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semi-finals on Thursday night. He also believes the Azzurri secured the most favourable outcome from the semi-final matchups. Under Gennaro

Italy's Under-21 team achieved a commanding 4-0 victory over North Macedonia in their European Championship qualifier. Goals were scored by Cher Ndour, Luca Lipani, and Jeff Ekhator, with Seydou Fini sealing the win from the penalty spot. This dominant performance marked the Azzurrini's s

Bosnia and Herzegovina has secured their spot in the World Cup play-off final by defeating Wales away on penalties in the semi-final. They are now set to face Italy next Tuesday in a highly anticipated clash. Meanwhile, Italy, often referred to as the Azzurri, advanced to the final after

Italy has advanced to the World Cup play-off final after a dominant 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland. The decisive win was spearheaded by Sandro Tonali, who delivered a stellar performance by scoring one goal and assisting Moise Kean for the second. The Azzurri entered this critical matc

Vincenzo Montella's Turkiye has successfully qualified for the World Cup play-off final after securing a 1-0 victory over Romania. However, this achievement comes with a significant setback as Inter Milan's star midfielder, Hakan Calhanoglu, was forced off the field in the closing minutes due t

Welcome to our live coverage of the crucial World Cup play-off fixture between Italy and Northern Ireland. Join us for real-time updates, analysis, and all the key moments as these two nations battle for a coveted spot in the upcoming World Cup tournament. Italy, often a dominant force, will be

Marco Palestra marked a significant milestone in his career, making his senior debut for Italy in a crucial 2-0 World Cup play-off victory against Northern Ireland. The 21-year-old midfielder expressed his elation, stating, "I'll remember this for the rest of my life." The Azzurri faced a r

Manuel Locatelli shared insights into Gennaro Gattuso's comments during Italy's 2-0 victory against Northern Ireland, emphasizing his sense of responsibility towards the young supporters of the Azzurri. The Italian national team advanced closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup by secu

Gennaro Gattuso acknowledged that Italy's 2-0 win against Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semi-final was a hard-fought battle, but affirmed that the team is now united and ready for the final match. The tension was palpable leading into the semi-final held in Bergamo, intensifyin

Following Italy's crucial 2-0 victory against Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semi-final, striker Moise Kean expressed immense relief, stating he 'felt the weight of the entire nation' on his shoulders after scoring. He acknowledged, however, that securing a World Cup spot still req