Italy's Giorgio Chiellini and teammates look dejected after the match on March 24, 2022
Preview:Turkey vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Turkey and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 27, 11:09
Portugal's Otavio celebrates scoring against Turkey on March 24, 2022
Preview:Portugal vs. North Macedonia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Portugal and North Macedonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 27, 08:03
Former player Fabio Cannavaro during the awards, November 29, 2021
Fabio Cannavaro to replace Roberto Mancini as Italy boss?
Fabio Cannavaro is reportedly regarded as a potential candidate to replace Italy boss Roberto Mancini after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
Mar 25, 14:33
Italy coach Roberto Mancini reacts on March 24, 2022
Italy boss Roberto Mancini: 'There's too much disappointment to talk about my future'
Roberto Mancini refuses to talk about his future, following Italy's shock 1-0 defeat to North Macedonia in their 2022 World Cup playoff semi-final on Thursday.
Mar 24, 22:56
Italy's Alessandro Florenzi looks dejected after the match on March 24, 2022
North Macedonia stun Italy to book World Cup playoff final with Portugal
European champions Italy will not compete at the 2022 World Cup after suffering a shock 1-0 defeat at home to North Macedonia in their playoff semi-final on Thursday.
Mar 24, 21:45
Italy's Ciro Immobile celebrates scoring against Switzerland at Euro 2020 on June 16, 2021
Team News: Leonardo Bonucci absent, Ciro Immobile named as captain in Italy XI for North Macedonia tie
Ciro Immobile is named as captain in Italy's starting lineup for Thursday's 2022 World Cup Qualifying playoff semi-final against North Macedonia.
Mar 24, 18:55
Euro 2020 winners Italy celebrate with the trophy on July 11, 2021
Wembley Stadium to host 'Finalissima' between Italy and Argentina
Wembley Stadium is confirmed as the host venue for the 'Finalissima' clash between Italy and Argentina on June 1.
Mar 23, 13:51
Juventus' Leonardo Bonucci celebrates scoring their second goal against Sampdoria on September 26, 2021
How Italy could line up against North Macedonia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Thursday's World Cup 2022 playoff semi-final with North Macedonia.
Mar 22, 09:53
Italy coach Roberto Mancini pictured on October 6, 2021
Preview:Italy vs. North Macedonia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Italy and North Macedonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 22, 09:43
Brescia forward Mario Balotelli pictured in October 2019
Mario Balotelli omitted, Jorginho, Marco Verratti named in Italy's World Cup playoff squad
Italy boss Roberto Mancini names a 33-man squad for their upcoming 2022 World Cup playoff semi-final clash against North Macedonia, but Mario Balotelli is not selected.
Mar 18, 17:24
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon pictured in March 2021
Gianluigi Buffon eyeing Italy return at 2026 World Cup
Gianluigi Buffon refuses to rule out the prospect of returning to the Italy team for the 2026 World Cup, by which point he will be 48 years old.
Feb 6, 18:14
Italy coach Roberto Mancini pictured on October 6, 2021
Roberto Mancini an option for Manchester United in summer?
Italy boss Roberto Mancini may reportedly emerge as a potential option for the position of Manchester United manager in the summer.
Jan 26, 23:56
Mario Balotelli pictured in February 2020
Mario Balotelli receives first Italy call-up in over three years
Italy boss Roberto Mancini includes Mario Balotelli in his 35-man squad for January's training camp, in preparation for their World Cup playoff with North Macedonia in March.
Jan 24, 18:30
Lionel Messi in action for Paris Saint-Germain in December 2021
Lionel Messi voted for Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema as best players of 2021
Argentina captain Lionel Messi chose Paris Saint-Germain teammates Neymar and Kylian Mbappe as his top two choices for The Best FIFA Men's Player, with Karim Benzema third.
Jan 17, 19:54
Italy coach Roberto Mancini pictured on October 6, 2021
Italy boss Roberto Mancini denies Manchester United 'agreement'
Italy manager Roberto Mancini insists that links with a move to Manchester United in the summer are "all false".
Dec 7, 17:38
Italy coach Roberto Mancini pictured on October 6, 2021
Roberto Mancini 'emerges as candidate for Manchester United job'
Italy manager and ex-Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is reportedly under consideration for the Manchester United job.
Nov 30, 17:48
Italy coach Roberto Mancini pictured on October 6, 2021
Roberto Mancini 'rejects approach from Manchester United'
Italy boss Roberto Mancini turns down the chance to become Manchester United's new manager, according to a report.
Nov 24, 23:59
Italy coach Roberto Mancini pictured on October 6, 2021
Italy drop into World Cup playoffs after goalless draw against Northern Ireland
European champions Italy miss the chance to qualify automatically for the 2022 World Cup after playing out a goalless draw away against Northern Ireland on Monday night.
Nov 15, 22:48
Italy celebrate beating Spain on penalties at Euro 2020 on July 6, 2021
How Italy could line up against Northern Ireland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying clash with Northern Ireland.
Nov 13, 11:53
Italy midfielder Jorginho in action against Belgium at Euro 2020 on July 2, 2021
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Northern Ireland and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 13, 11:18
England's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring their third goal against Andorra in World Cup 2022 Qualifying on October 9, 2021
UEFA World Cup qualifying permutations: Who needs what to qualify for Qatar?
Sports Mole takes a look at the permutations for the final round of UEFA World Cup 2022 Qualifying and who needs what to advance.
Nov 11, 14:21
Italy attacker Federico Chiesa pictured on July 6, 2021
How Italy could line up against Switzerland
Sports Mole looks at how Italy could line up in Friday's World Cup 2022 qualifier against Switzerland.
Nov 10, 09:54
Italy coach Roberto Mancini pictured on October 6, 2021
Preview:Italy vs. Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Italy and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 10, 09:42
Italy coach Roberto Mancini pictured on October 6, 2021
Tommaso Pobega receives first senior call up to Roberto Mancini's Italy squad
Italy manager Roberto Mancini names a 28-man squad ahead of November's World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Norther Ireland.
Nov 6, 16:48
Italy coach Roberto Mancini pictured on October 6, 2021
Manuel Locatelli, Giacomo Raspadori named in Italy XI against Belgium
Italy manager Roberto Mancini makes five changes to his starting lineup for Sunday afternoon's UEFA Nations League third-place playoff against Belgium.
Oct 10, 12:16
Italy coach Roberto Mancini pictured on October 6, 2021
How Italy could line up against Belgium
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Sunday's Nations League clash with Belgium.
Oct 9, 08:31
Italy's Lorenzo Insigne, Nicolo Barella and Federico Bernardeschi look dejected after defeat against Spain on October 6, 2021
Preview:Italy vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Italy and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 9, 08:21
Italy's Lorenzo Insigne, Nicolo Barella and Federico Bernardeschi look dejected after defeat against Spain on October 6, 2021
Italy's 37-game unbeaten run ended by Spain in Nations League semi-finals
Italy's world-record unbeaten run of 37 matches came to an end on Wednesday night, as Spain claimed a 2-1 victory to advance into the UEFA Nations League final.
Oct 6, 22:07
Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates as his team beat England to win Euro 2020 on July 11, 2021
Jorginho, Federico Chiesa named in Italy's 23-man squad
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini names his 23-man squad ahead of their UEFA Nations League semi-final clash at home against Spain on October 6.
Oct 2, 17:29
Italy's Manuel Locatelli celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on June 16, 2021
How Italy could line up against Lithuania
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how leaders Italy could line up for Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying Group C clash with winless Lithuania.
Sep 6, 20:08
Italy's Manuel Locatelli celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on June 16, 2021
Preview:Italy vs. Lithuania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Italy and Lithuania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 6, 19:39
Italy celebrate beating Spain on penalties at Euro 2020 on July 6, 2021
How Italy could line up against Switzerland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Sunday's World Cup Qualifying clash with Switzerland.
Sep 3, 20:29
Italy's Federico Chiesa celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on June 26, 2021
Preview:Switzerland vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Switzerland and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 3, 20:00
Italy celebrate beating Spain on penalties at Euro 2020 on July 6, 2021
How Italy could line up against Bulgaria
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Thursday's World Cup Qualifying clash with Bulgaria.
Aug 31, 20:16
Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates as his team beat England to win Euro 2020 on July 11, 2021
Preview:Italy vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Italy and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 31, 19:48
Juventus' Federico Chiesa celebrates with the Coppa Italia trophy on May 19, 2021
Manchester City 'join race for Juventus winger Federico Chiesa'
Manchester City reportedly join the race to sign Juventus and Italy winger Federico Chiesa this summer.
Jul 21, 13:22
Domenico Berardi pictured in October 2018
Chelsea enquire about Sassuolo's Domenico Berardi?
Champions League winners Chelsea reportedly make an enquiry for Sassuolo and Italy forward Domenico Berardi.
Jul 21, 12:57
Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates as his team beat England to win Euro 2020 on July 11, 2021
How did the Italian media react to the Azzurri's Euro 2020 win?
Roberto Mancini's men were crowned champions of Europe for the first time since 1968.
Jul 12, 12:00
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 11, 2021
Gareth Southgate: 'I need a break'
The Three Lions suffered shoot-out agony in Sunday's Euro 2020 final against Italy.
Jul 12, 11:03
Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates as his team beat England to win Euro 2020 on July 11, 2021
Leonardo Bonucci: 'Football is coming to Rome'
The victory extends Italy's unbeaten run to 34 games, going back to their failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 12, 07:43
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