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Looking back on the blow of failing to qualify for the World Cup, Italian captain Gianluigi Donnarumma said: We must start anew with this pain.

Italy, the "Azzurri," will face Luxembourg and Greece in friendly matches in June. Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma said that failing to qualify for the World Cup finals again is a heavy blow, but he also emphasized that they must start anew with this pain.

2026-06-01 05:29

Serie A · Serie B · Chief Referee · Gianluca Rocchi · Italian Referees Association

Referee Rocchi is under investigation for suspected sports fraud and has suspended himself from his post.

Gianluca Rocchi, the head referee of the National Referees Committee responsible for assigning referees in Serie A and Serie B, is currently under investigation by the Milan prosecutor's office for alleged involvement in sports fraud during the 2024-25 season.

2026-04-27 02:27

World Cup Qualifiers · Italy · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Barbarec · Nikola Katic

Barbarec has qualified for the World Cup finals and aims to participate in major tournaments every two years.

Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Italy 4-1 on penalties in the 2026 World Cup European qualifying play-off final after Tabakovic equalized in regulation time. Head coach Barbarec expressed his appreciation for the team's fighting spirit and looks forward to their continued participation in major tournaments in the future.

2026-04-02 02:56

World Cup Qualifiers · Italy · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Spinazzola · Gattuso

Spinazzola expressed disappointment that Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup, unable to convert chances into goals.

Italy took the lead in the 2026 World Cup European qualifying play-off final thanks to a goal from Kean, but then suffered a humiliating defeat after Bastoni was sent off and a goal was conceded, ultimately losing 1-4 to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout and failing to qualify for the World Cup finals. Spinazzola stated that the team had numerous scoring opportunities during the match, and therefore felt extremely disappointed by their elimination.

2026-04-02 01:17

Football · World Cup Qualifiers · 2026 World Cup · Italy · Italian Football Federation

Italian Football Federation President: I have asked Gattuso to stay on as coach; he is a great coach.

Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriel Gravina said on Tuesday that he has asked national team coach Gennaro Gattuso to remain in his post.

2026-04-01 08:19

2026 World Cup · qualifying play-offs · Italy · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Gennaro Gattuso

Italy suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina; coach Gattuso apologizes.

In the final of the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs, Italy lost 1-4 to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout, thus being eliminated from the competition.

2026-04-01 03:46

World Cup Qualifiers · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Italy · Kean · Bastoni

World Cup Qualifiers – Italy eliminated after losing 1-4 to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout.

The European play-off final of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers saw Italy take the lead with a goal from Kean, but then suffered a setback when Bastoni was sent off and a goal was conceded. Ultimately, they lost 1-4 to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout, failing to qualify for the World Cup finals.

2026-04-01 00:27

World Cup Qualifiers · Italy · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Gatti · Dzeko

Gatti: We must give 110% in our fight for a spot in the World Cup finals.

The European qualifying play-off final for the 2026 World Cup is approaching, with Italy traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina. To secure qualification for the World Cup finals, Italian defender Gatti stated that the players must give 110% regardless of the match's outcome.

2026-03-31 04:11

World Cup Qualifiers · Italy · Dimarco · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Kean

Dimarco: We must be mentally strong enough to qualify for the World Cup finals.

Italy, nicknamed the "Azzurri," will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2026 World Cup European qualifying play-off final for a place in the World Cup finals. In an interview, Dimarco stated that the players must be mentally strong and that he believes the team will win.

2026-03-29 02:06

World Cup Qualifiers · Italy · Northern Ireland · Gattuso · Tonali

Italy advances to World Cup qualifying play-off final, Gattuso thanks fans for their support

Italy defeated Northern Ireland 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup European qualifying play-off, thanks to goals from Tonali and Keane. Gattuso expressed his gratitude for the fans' continued support and hoped the players would be fully fit for the final.

2026-03-28 05:20

World Cup Qualifiers · Tonali · Italy · Northern Ireland · Keane

World Cup Qualifier – Tonali scores as Italy defeats Northern Ireland 2-0

In the European qualifying play-offs for the 2026 World Cup, Italy, playing at home, defeated Northern Ireland 2-0 thanks to goals from Tonali and Keane.

2026-03-27 00:11

Basketball · NBA · Danilo Gallinari · Knicks · Nuggets

Former NBA sharpshooter Gallinari announced his retirement at the age of 37.

Italian basketball legend and former NBA forward Danilo Gallinari officially announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending his 21-year professional career. He released a statement on his personal social media account, which reads as follows:

2025-12-03 05:31

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