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Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning squad: How many of the players can you name?
To celebrate the 19th anniversary of Italy's fourth World Cup triumph, Sports Mole challenges you to name every member of their 2006 World Cup-winning squad.13:57
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Gennaro Gattuso confirmed as Italy head coach: What “fundamental” traits will he bring to national team job?
Italy confirm the appointment of Gennaro Gattuso as their new head coach of the national team following the dismissal of Luciano Spalletti.Jun 15, 15:13
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The top 10 greatest World Cups of all time, one year out from the 2026 finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico
Sports Mole considers some of the greatest World Cups to have been played and ranks the top 10, one year out from the 2026 finals.Jun 11, 16:46
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Top 10 most controversial World Cup moments of all time, ahead of the 2026 finals which start one year today
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most controversial moments in tournament's history.Jun 11, 16:38
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The top 10 biggest World Cup shocks of all time, one year out from the 2026 edition
Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most shocking results in World Cup history, including the Miracle of Bern from 1954 and the Agony of Mineirao in 2014.Jun 11, 16:26
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The top 10 teenagers in World Cup history, one year out from the 2026 edition
With 365 days to go until the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 teenagers to have made an impact on the global stage.Jun 11, 16:15
Top 10 greatest games in World Cup history, on the one-year countdown to the 2026 finals
Sports Mole takes on the challenging task of selecting the top 10 greatest games in World Cup history.Jun 11, 15:55
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The top 10 players to have never won the World Cup, one year out from the 2026 finals
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players never to have won football's most famous competition.Jun 11, 15:45
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Italy lineup vs. Norway: Predicted XI for World Cup Qualifying contest, as Spalletti deals with defensive crisis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Friday's World Cup Qualifying clash with Norway.Jun 4, 15:26
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Preview: Norway vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Norway and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 14:08
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Riccardo Calafiori injury: Arsenal's transfer mistakes exposed following "big setback" for Mikel Arteta
Arsenal expert Charles Watts concedes that Riccardo Calafiori may be "susceptible" to frequent injuries following his latest blow on international duty with Italy.Mar 25, 14:29
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Germany 3-3 Italy (5-4 agg): Highlights, man of the match, stats as Joshua Kimmich, Julian Naglesmann scrape through in Nations League
Julian Nagelsmann's Germany progress to the semi-final of the Nations League on Sunday night after a dramatic clash with Luciano Spalletti's Italy at Signal Iduna Park.Mar 23, 22:05
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Sunday's Nations League predictions including Spain vs. Netherlands
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Nations League fixtures, including Spain vs. Netherlands.Mar 23, 06:00
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Arsenal 'discover severity' of Riccardo Calafiori knee injury as Mikel Arteta handed Real Madrid concern
Arsenal reportedly learn how long Riccardo Calafiori will be out for with a knee injury following the defender's withdrawal from the Italy squad.Mar 21, 18:00
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Italy vs. Germany: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash between Italy and Germany, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two countries.Mar 21, 16:12
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Italy lineup vs. Germany: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League quarter-final clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Sunday's UEFA Nations League quarter-final clash with Germany.Mar 21, 15:29
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Germany lineup vs. Italy: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League quarter-final clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany could line up for Sunday's UEFA Nations League quarter-final clash with Italy.Mar 21, 14:52
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Preview: Germany vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League quarter-final between Germany and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 21, 13:58
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Arsenal handed Riccardo Calafiori injury concern as Luciano Spalletti provides update
Arsenal are left sweating over the fitness of Riccardo Calafiori, who was withdrawn in the closing stages of Italy's 2-1 defeat against Germany in the UEFA Nations League.Mar 20, 23:42
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Italy 1-2 Germany: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Joshua Kimmich demonstrates his creative touch
Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich provides two assists to help Germany come from behind to beat Italy 2-1 in their UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg.Mar 20, 21:56