World Cup 2022

Italy CT Roberto Mancini said the 2022 World Cup qualifying Group C should ‘not be underestimated’, as the Azzurri are up against Switzerland and Northern Ireland. The draw of the…

The FIGC reportedly prepares to offer Italy CT Roberto Mancini a contract extension to run beyond Qatar 2022. The Federcalcio has been impressed with the improvements made by the coach,…

Italy are already guaranteed top seed status in the 2022 World Cup qualifying draw, as Switzerland were held 1-1 by Spain and can’t catch them. The Azzurri had organised their…

Former Inter coach Frank de Boer replaces Ronald Koeman as new coach of the Netherlands and should be in charge when Italy host the Oranje next month. De Telegraaf reveals…

Monza CEO Adriano Galliani has suggested to ‘do as in South America’ and complete the upcoming championship in the next calendar year. The resumption of the European Leauges has been…

Roberto Mancini explained his embrace of quality football and why Italy cannot limit their ambitions. “I want to win Euro 2020 and the World Cup.” The CT sat down for…

FIFA have formally abandoned plans to expand the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams, remaining at 32 squads in Qatar, but should still have 48 in 2026. “In line with…

Roberto Mancini is aiming high with his Italy ambitions. “I dream of winning the Euros and World Cup back-to-back, with a team that always takes the initiative.” The Azzurri CT…

Gianluigi Buffon discusses his upcoming 600th appearance for Juventus - “I’m glad someone is counting…” The goalkeeper has played 599 competitive games for the Bianconeri since moving from Parma for…

Gianni Infantino denies expanding the World Cup will dilute the quality - “Italy and England were knocked out by Costa Rica…” The FIFA President has proposed expanding the tournament to…

Sepp Blatter assures Russia will not be stripped of the 2018 World Cup, calling England “bad losers.” The tournament was awarded to Russia in 2010, with England also submitting a…

Hyundai are the latest partner sponsor of FIFA to call for a ‘thorough investigation’ into allegations of corruption over the 2022 World Cup bid. Qatar’s award of that edition of…

Diego Maradona has hit out at Qatar’s successful 2022 World Cup bid, accusing FIFA of being corrupt. The Napoli icon has also called for football to rediscover its roots, following…

Japanese electronics giant Sony have called for FIFA to investigate allegations regarding corruption into Qatar’s successful World Cup 2022 bid. Japanese electronics giant Sony have called for FIFA to investigate…

UEFA President Michel Platini wants a revote over the host nation of the 2022 World Cup, should Qatar be found guilty of corruption. The Middle East nation were surprisingly awarded…

Sepp Blatter has conceded that FIFA’s decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar was ‘a mistake’. The game’s governing body has come under continued criticism for their decision…

FIFA Vice President Jim Boyce has admitted he has been left shocked by Jerome Valcke's statement that the 2022 World Cup won’t be played in the summer. The FIFA general secretary…

FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has confirmed that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will not be held in June and July. Ever since the Arab state was announced as…

The 54 member associations of UEFA have voted in favour of staging the 2022 Qatar World Cup during the winter. Amid concerns about the heat and humidity of a summer…

England FA chairman Greg Dyke has called for the 2022 Qatar World Cup to be moved to the winter or reassigned. FIFA’s decision to award the tournament to Qatar in…