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AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66

Former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi, one of the ⁠most recognisable players of the golden era of Italian football in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 66, his ‌former club said on Friday.

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Returning Italy head coach Roberto Mancini dreams of winning trophies with the Azzurri

Newly-appointed Italy coach Roberto Mancini said Wednesday he was dreaming of bagging a major trophy, the Azzurri having missed out on the last three World Cups.

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Italy appoint Roberto Mancini as head coach, Claudio Ranieri named technical director

Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday.

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Clara Tauson loses titanic battle in Washington to get poor start to hardcourt season

Clara Tauson got a poor start to the North American hardcourt season when she lost in the first round of the WTA 500 tournament in Washington, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7 against Elisabetta Cocciaretto from Italy after a titanic battle which lasted three hours and six minutes.

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Pirlo out of Italy coach race after scrutiny betting company links in Russia

Former Italy international Andrea Pirlo said on Monday he was no longer in contention to become the country's ⁠head coach after his commercial links to a Russian betting company drew criticism and opposition to his potential appointment.

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Chiesa seeking 'fresh start' under Iraola, insists focus remains on Liverpool

Federico Chiesa said the arrival of new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola would mark a ⁠fresh start after he spent much of last season on the sidelines under Arne Slot, as the Italy ‌forward insisted his focus remained on Liverpool despite reports of interest from Italian ‌clubs.

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Pirlo's appointment as Italy head coach in doubt over ties to Russian betting company

Andrea Pirlo’s possible appointment as Italy head coach has hit political resistance over ⁠his commercial ties to a Russian betting company.

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Andrea Pirlo set to be named new Italy boss following Guardiola's rejection

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder ⁠Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, Italian daily La Repubblica reported on Friday.

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Pep Guardiola reportedly turns down offer to coach Italy in favour of extended sabbatical

Pep Guardiola has rejected the offer to become the next head coach of the Italian national team.

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EXCLUSIVE: Frey backs Zidane to triumph as France manager after World Cup heartbreak

In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, former Serie A and France goalkeeper Sebastien Frey gives his unfiltered take on the aftermath of the expanded World Cup. From France's disappointment and the arrival of Zinedine Zidane to the future of Serie A giants Inter and Fiorentina, Frey breaks down the biggest storylines in global football, including why Paolo Maldini is the key to restoring Italy's international glory. 

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Head of Italian FA confirms Guardiola talks but is unsure if deal can be reached

The head of Italy's football federation has confirmed he held discussions with legendary coach Pep Guardiola over the vacancy at the Italian national side but added he was "not sure that this will come about".

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EXCLUSIVE: Massimo Taibi on Paolo Maldini's Italy appointment & his spell at Man United

At the top of Italian football, following their third consecutive missed World Cup, the revolution has begun. The new federal president, Gianni Malaga, a man with a profound knowledge of Italian sport, has immediately made a decision that points firmly in this direction.

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Italy legend Paolo Maldini appointed technical director of national team

Italian football icon Paolo Maldini has been appointed technical director of the national football federation (FIGC), looking to rebuild after Italy's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.

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EXCLUSIVE: 'It still stings' - Giuseppe Rossi opens up on World Cup dream that died twice

In Italy, "Mr. Rossi" is the quintessential everyman. But when that surname dons the Azzurri shirt, the mind immediately goes to Paolo, the hero who etched the Italian national team into legend by winning the '82 World Cup in Spain.

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Paolini returns to Wimbledon quarter-finals after battling past Eala

Italy's Jasmine Paolini ended Alexandra Eala's trailblazing Wimbledon run in the fourth round with a ⁠6-4 4-6 6-3 victory on a baking hot Centre Court on Monday.

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Old wounds opened up for Senegal as Tielemans inspires Belgium in wild comeback

Argentina, Wales, France, Italy, grouped, France again, but not Senegal.

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Chelsea confirm addition of Italy defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta

Chelsea have signed Italy defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta, the Premier League club announced Wednesday.

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OPINION: Scotland need courage and conviction to break group-stage curse

Let's not take anything away from Scotland. Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the first place - a feat four-time winners Italy were unable to achieve - is, in itself, something to celebrate.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ronaldinho on joining Ravenna, his comeback and what comes next

Ravenna and Ronaldinho. A city of immense history, famous for its Byzantine mosaics, precious and unique worldwide, renowned as the former capital of the Western Roman Empire and as the final resting place of Italy’s greatest poet, Dante Alighieri, is now the talk of the footballing world, all thanks to a Brazilian icon.

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'Extremely happy' Ronaldinho comes out of retirement for Italy's third-tier

As Ronaldinho prepares to lace up his boots again at the age of ⁠46 after signing with Italian side Ravenna FC, the Brazil great hopes to inspire the younger generation to follow their dreams, just like those he fulfilled in ‌a glittering 17-year career.

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Former Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso announced as Lazio manager

Former Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso, ⁠who left the national team after they ‌failed to qualify for the World ‌Cup, has joined ‌Lazio as manager, the Serie ‌A club said on Tuesday.

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Mancini leaves Qatari club Al-Sadd, linked with return to Italian national team

Roberto Mancini has left Al-Sadd, the Qatar Stars League champions announced on Saturday, ‌with the 61-year-old coach widely ‌expected to return to ‌the Italy national team.

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Infantino refuses to rule out 64-team World Cups, jokes that even Italy could qualify

FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked that struggling Italy might manage to qualify for the World Cup if the competition was expanded from 48 to 64 teams in 2030.

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Defending champions Italy to take on hosts China at BJK Cup finals in Shenzhen

Italy will begin ⁠their Billie Jean King Cup title defence ‌against hosts China, while ‌second seeds Britain ‌will face the Czech ‌Republic in the quarter-finals ‌which are set to be played ‌in Shenzhen in September.