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Italy and Ukraine off to strong start in Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers

Italy moved to the brink of another Billie Jean King Cup Finals appearance on Friday as Jasmine ⁠Paolini and Elisabetta Cocciaretto gave the holders a commanding 2-0 lead over Japan in their qualifier in Velletri.

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Under-21 manager Silvio ‌Baldini to manage Italy in June friendlies after Gatustoo

Italy, who missed out on ⁠the World Cup finals for the third consecutive ‌time, will return to action ‌for two friendlies in ‌June, with Under-21 coach Silvio ‌Baldini taking charge of the ‌team for the fixtures against Luxembourg and Greece, ‌the Italian Football Federation ⁠said ‌on Friday.

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Donnarumma denies reports of Italy players demanding bonuses for World Cup qualification

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma said he was hurt by ⁠reports claiming the national team's players had demanded a bonus if they qualified ‌for this year’s World Cup.

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Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu defends under-fire Alessandro Bastoni after Italy red card

Inter Milan boss Cristian Chivu came to the defence of under-fire Alessandro Bastoni on Saturday, praising his centre-back's courage ⁠and sense of responsibility after Italy's World Cup playoff loss and criticising the media scrutiny around the club.

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Massimiliano Allegri plays down Italy links as he keeps focus on Milan's top-four hopes

Massimiliano Allegri has been linked with the Italy manager's role, but the AC Milan ⁠coach said on Saturday he has not given that any thought as he focuses on getting his team back into ‌the Champions League.

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Italy's mass exodus continues as head coach Gennaro Gattuso resigns from position

Following Gravina's resignation and Buffon's departure, the head coach has officially decided to end his relationship with the FIGC. The national team now enters the most fragile phase of its recent history, left without leadership or a technical guide.

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Pegula comes from behind to beat Cocciaretto & keep title defence alive in Charleston

Defending champion and top seed Jessica Pegula fought back to reach the WTA Charleston Open quarter-finals on Thursday, requiring a final-set tiebreak to see off Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (1).

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President of Italian FA resigns after nation miss out on World Cup again

After seeing Italy fail to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row, FIGC president Gabriele Gravina faced unprecedented pressure, and he has now announced his resignation.

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OPINION: Allegri, not Conte, should replace Gattuso as the Italy manager

With current coach Gennaro Gattuso set to leave the Italian national team, several potential replacements are being talked about. Among them, the most popular seem to be Roberto Mancini, Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Allegri, and the latter would be the most suitable.

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Dzeko says injury in Italy triumph felt like fate: 'It all feels like it comes from above'

Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko could only clutch an ice pack and watch as ⁠his teammates secured World Cup qualification, the 40-year-old declaring it must have been "fate" after a last-gasp injury ruled him ‌out of Tuesday's penalty shootout against Italy.

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'Unacceptable disagrace': Outrage & disbelief across Italy as World Cup nightmare goes on

Italy woke up angry and disillusioned on Wednesday after ⁠the national team missed out on the World Cup for the third time in a row by losing a play-off ‌to Bosnia, prolonging a sporting nightmare for the football-mad country.

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Winners and Losers: Italy miss out on World Cup again as Gyokeres delivers for Sweden

The final week of qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup provided not only answers, but also tears. Fans of the Czech Republic, Sweden or Turkey may have wept with happiness, while the bitterness of Poland's defeat can at most be dampened by the fact that there are even bigger teams in the defeated group.

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Gennaro Gattuso apologises to Italy after missing out on third straight World Cup

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso was emotional and apologetic after his side suffered a playoff penalty shootout loss in ⁠Bosnia on Tuesday, to miss out on their third successive World Cup, but he refused to talk about his future.

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FIGC president asks Gennaro Gattuso and Gianluigi Buffon to stay in roles with national team

Gennaro Gattuso has been asked to stay on as coach of the national team, Italy's football chief said moments after Tuesday's play-off defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina which left the Azzurri out of a third straight World Cup.

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Italy miss out on third-straight World Cup as Bosnia seal qualification on penalties

Italy failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for a third time in succession, after a 1-1 draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina – who will participate in their first finals for 12 years after a penalty success over the four-time world champions at the Bilino Polje in Zenica.

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Italy coach Gattuso bats off Bosnia atmosphere concerns: 'Fans don't score goals'

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso dismissed concerns over pitch conditions and the atmosphere his side would face in ⁠Bosnia for their World Cup playoff final, saying he had never conceded a goal to a fan.

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Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko believes Italy feel the pressure ahead of play-off final

Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko brushed aside the controversy over Italy players celebrating his team's win over Wales, but feels the reaction ⁠showed the four‑times champions are feeling the heat ahead of the World Cup playoff final between the two sides.

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Dimarco insists Italy respect Bosnia and Herzegovina after celebrating Wales' loss

Federico Dimarco insisted on Saturday that Italy respect Bosnia and Herzegovina, after he and teammates were caught on camera celebrating when their opponents reached the World Cup qualifying final by beating Wales.

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Sinner to meet Lehecka in Miami Open final for chance at Sunshine Double

World number two Jannik Sinner of Italy stretched his win streak over fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev to seven matches on Friday, advancing to a Miami Open men's final against Czech Jiri Lehecka.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina defeat Wales on penalties to set up Italy play-off final

Following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes of football, Bosnia & Herzegovina beat Wales 4-2 on penalties to set up a FIFA World Cup (WC) qualifying play-off final against Italy.

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Italy's World Cup hopes remain alive after battling past Northern Ireland in semi-final

Sandro Tonali played a starring role to help Italy move one step closer to their first FIFA World Cup (WC) since 2014, as the midfielder grabbed a goal and an assist to overcome Northern Ireland 2-0 in their play-off semi-final.

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Why Northern Ireland have a mountain to climb against Italy in the World Cup play-offs

Thursday night sees the World Cup play-offs take place for several countries, and nowhere is the game more intriguing than at Atalanta's New Balance Arena, as Italy takes on Northern Ireland.

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Italy manager Gattuso claims World Cup play-off is 'biggest match' of his career

Gennaro Gattuso on Wednesday called Italy's World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland the most important match of his coaching career.

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Gattuso prioritising 'right mentality' as Italy prepare for World Cup play-off

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has called for composure ahead of Italy’s World Cup play-off ⁠semi-final against Northern Ireland on Thursday, urging his players to block out the trauma of past failures.