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84%4h ago

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Buffon says Italy must change after missing a third straight World Cup

Gianluigi Buffon described Italy's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup as painful and almost unimaginable, calling for honest analysis and structural change. The comments come after his departure from the national team setup following the play-off defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

87%13d ago

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Mancini returns to Coverciano but avoids Italy return talk

Roberto Mancini returned to Coverciano to receive an award but declined to discuss reports linking him with the vacant Italy national team job. He also praised youngsters Marco Palestra and Matteo Cancellieri while saying he must first finish the season with Al-Sadd.

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85%16d ago

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Kombouaré mocks Italy’s World Cup qualification failure

Antoine Kombouaré joked that Paris FC has more Italians than Juventus and AC Milan while referencing Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup. The piece is a media report on his remarks rather than a direct squad or match update.

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42%16d ago

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Luciano Spalletti signs new Juventus deal amid Italy links

BBC reports that Luciano Spalletti has signed a new contract with Juventus despite links to the Italy job. The update points to short-term managerial continuity at Juventus while cooling speculation around a possible national-team move.

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56%25d ago

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Conte and Napoli to hold decisive end-of-season talks amid Italy links

Antonio Conte and Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis are expected to meet after the 2025-26 Serie A season to decide the coach's future. Conte is being linked with a return as Italy national team manager following Gennaro Gattuso's exit.

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78%27d ago

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Calafiori uses Italy's World Cup disappointment as motivation for Arsenal's run

Riccardo Calafiori said Arsenal's late Champions League win over Sporting helped lift him after Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup and Arsenal's FA Cup defeat at Southampton. He framed the quick turnaround as a positive mental reset.

81%27d ago

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Antonio Conte emerges as leading candidate for Italy head coach role

Reports in Italy say Antonio Conte is the preferred candidate to become the next Italy national team coach. FIGC presidential contenders Giovanni Malagò and Giancarlo Abete are said to support his appointment.

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78%28d ago

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Napoli president open to Antonio Conte leaving for Italy job

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis said he would not block Antonio Conte from taking the vacant Italy coaching job. Conte said he should be considered after Gennaro Gattuso resigned following Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup.

87%28d ago

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Kimmich disappointed by Italy missing the 2026 World Cup

Joshua Kimmich said he is unhappy that Italy will miss the 2026 World Cup, while reminding Italian football that the country still won the European Championship in recent years. The article also notes Italy's latest World Cup play-off elimination and the resignations of FIGC president Gabriele Gravina and coach Gennaro Gattuso.

85%29d ago

Antonio Conte Opens Door to Italy Return Amid Napoli Uncertainty

Antonio Conte has suggested he could consider a second spell as Italy coach while uncertainty remains over his Napoli future. The comments increase speculation around both Napoli's managerial stability and Italy's longer-term coaching plans.

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Goal.com

72%29d ago

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Inter fans back Bastoni and Barella after Italy's World Cup play-off trauma

Inter supporters gave Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolò Barella an emotional show of support in the 5-2 win over Roma after Italy's penalty defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Barella scored, while Bastoni received a standing ovation after heavy criticism following his red card in the play-off.

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80%30d ago

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Marotta defends Bastoni after Italy exit and leaves Barcelona door slightly open

Inter president Beppe Marotta publicly defended Alessandro Bastoni from heavy criticism after Italy's World Cup playoff elimination. He said Bastoni remains an important Inter asset, while not fully ruling out future discussions over a possible move to Barcelona.

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83%30d ago

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Spalletti plays down Juventus contract talk and says Vlahovic is available for Genoa

Luciano Spalletti said Juventus are fully focused on the run-in for Champions League qualification and dismissed urgency around his contract situation. He also confirmed Dusan Vlahovic is fit enough to be available against Genoa, though unlikely to start.

84%31d ago

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Italian players' union proposes mandatory use of Italian players in Serie A

Italy's players' association, AssoCalciatori, has proposed new legislation to require Serie A clubs to use more Italian players. President Umberto Calcagno said the federation lacks the legal tools to impose such a rule without political intervention.

Football Italia

84%32d ago

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Milan warned Allegri could be approached for Italy job if Gattuso exits

A prominent Milan journalist said Massimiliano Allegri could receive an approach from the Italian federation to replace Gennaro Gattuso as Italy coach. Milan have been urged to back Allegri to reduce the risk of him being tempted by the national team role.

Football Italia

79%33d ago

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Federico Chiesa available for Liverpool after Italy withdrawal

Federico Chiesa has returned from Italy duty and is available for Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City. Arne Slot confirmed the winger trained with the squad after withdrawing from the Italy camp.

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89%33d ago

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Guardiola floated as surprise candidate for Italy job after Manchester City exit

Italian media have suggested Pep Guardiola as a potential future Italy head coach if he leaves Manchester City at the end of the season. The report comes amid expected changes around the national team after Gennaro Gattuso's anticipated departure.

OneFootball

79%33d ago

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Mancini reportedly confident of returning as Italy coach

Reports in Italy claim Roberto Mancini believes he is a leading candidate to return as Italy head coach amid major FIGC upheaval. The possibility appears stronger if Giovanni Malagò becomes federation president.

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78%33d ago

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Former Milan youth player blames toxic system for Italy's World Cup failure

A Sports Mole report says a former AC Milan youth player has linked Italy's World Cup elimination to what he described as a toxic and murky system in Italian football. The piece frames the exit as part of a broader structural problem rather than a single-match issue.

Sports Mole

63%34d ago

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Moggi says Italian football is broken and urges Gravina to resign

Former Juventus and Napoli executive Luciano Moggi says Italian football is in structural crisis after Italy's third straight World Cup elimination. He called for FIGC president Gabriele Gravina to step aside and backed Aurelio De Laurentiis' push for major reform.

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87%34d ago

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Italy miss another World Cup opportunity after playoff defeat

The Guardian's Football Daily newsletter reflects on Italy's latest failure to reach the World Cup after a playoff loss, framing it as another example of recurring tactical and disciplinary shortcomings. It also notes Sweden's dramatic win over Poland to qualify.

78%34d ago

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Italy sink to new low after missing another World Cup

The Straits Times reports on Italy's latest failure to qualify for the World Cup, framing it as another major setback for the national team. The piece highlights the scale of Italy's decline on the international stage.

The Straits Times

73%35d ago

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Canada's World Cup group outlook improves after avoiding Italy

Canada's 2026 World Cup group outlook has shifted after avoiding a tougher opener against Italy. The report frames Canada's revised path as more favorable and reflects growing confidence around Jesse Marsch's side.

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