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Italy CT Roberto Mancini said the Azzurri ‘never lacked important players’ and claimed he only gave ‘them confidence and a chance to play’. The former Fiorentina, Lazio and Inter coach …
Mancini: ‘Italy always had the players’ Read MoreItaly 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 …
Mancini: ‘Italy can’t underestimate the group’ Read MoreThe 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, …
Report: Italy want Mancini beyond Qatar 2022 Read MoreItaly 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 …
Italy will be 2022 qualifying top seeds Read MoreFormer 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 …
Report: De Boer new Netherlands coach Read MoreMonza 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 …
Galliani suggests full season in 2021 Read MoreRoberto 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 …
Mancini: ‘Euro 2020 and World Cup’ Read MoreFIFA 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 …
World Cup 2022 to remain at 32 teams Read MoreRoberto 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 …
Mancini: ‘Dream of Italy Double’ Read MoreGianluigi 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 …
Buffon: ‘600 not out!’ Read MoreGianni 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 …
Infantino explains World Cup changes Read MoreSepp 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 …
Blatter: ‘Russia won’t lose World Cup’ Read MoreHyundai 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 …
Hyundai call for FIFA action Read MoreDiego 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 …
Maradona blasts FIFA ‘corruption’ Read MoreJapanese electronics giant Sony have called for FIFA to investigate allegations regarding corruption into Qatar’s successful World Cup 2022 bid.
Sony call for WC 2022 investigation Read MoreUEFA 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 …
Platini wants Qatar revote if… Read MoreSepp 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 …
Blatter: Qatar was a mistake Read MoreFIFA 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 …
Boyce: No decision yet on WC 2022 Read MoreFIFA 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 …
Valcke: 2022 World Cup not in summer Read MoreThe 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 …
Qatar 2022 set for winter? Read More