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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sandro Tonali acknowledged the 'tension' within the Italy squad during their 2-0 triumph over Northern Ireland, asserting that for the upcoming World Cup play-off final, 'there is no other option but to win.' Playing at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo, the Azzurri found it challenging to
Italy secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semifinal match, featuring impressive goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean. The win, played in Bergamo on Thursday night, propels Italy closer to the World Cup dream. Both goals came in the second ha
Gennaro Gattuso, the coach of Italy, has issued a clear directive for his team ahead of their vital World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland: focus on positivity and avoid dwelling on fear. He stressed the importance of respecting their opponents in this high-stakes encounter.
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has linked up with the Italy national squad at their training camp, ahead of the vital World Cup play-off matches beginning this Thursday. Remarkably, he is expected to remain with the team throughout the international break, despite having underg