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Italy feels “insulted” by the proposal to replace Iran in the 2026 World Cup

Italy will not participate in the 2026 World Cup in place of Iran – should the latter withdraw – as FIFA insists on Iran’s participation as originally planned. The Azzurri’s stance is not much different from that of Gianni Infantino’s administration. Italy failed for the third consecutive time to qualify for the 2026 World Cup […]

Official requests to Trump to replace Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Paolo Zambolli, revealed that he suggested to Trump that Italy replace Iran in the 2026 World Cup. Iran has yet to make a final decision regarding its participation in the tournament, and FIFA is reportedly considering all options, including withdrawal. One of the proposed ideas is an intercontinental playoff […]

A Second Comeback: Inter Reaches Coppa Italia Final at Como’s Expense

Inter Milan staged a remarkable comeback, overturning a two-goal deficit to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Como. Hakan Çalhanoğlu scored twice, and Petar Sučić added another goal, sending the Nerazzurri to the Coppa Italia final. The first leg at the Stadio Sant’Agata had ended in a goalless draw, leaving the tie finely poised for […]

Leão Sparks Dispute Between Laporta and Barcelona’s Management!

AC Milan star Rafael Leão has ignited a heated dispute between Barcelona president Joan Laporta and several members of the Catalan club’s sporting management. Barça are known to be looking for a new striker and are open to signing a winger if they don’t exercise their option to buy Marcus Rashford. Recently, Leão’s name has […]

Conte Needs to Make a Big Sacrifice to Return to Italy

Reports from Italy indicate that Antonio Conte will have to accept a significant pay cut if he decides to take over as Italy’s national team coach, succeeding Gennaro Gattuso. Conte is among the leading candidates for the position, along with AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri and Al Sadd coach Roberto Mancini, to lead the Azzurri […]

A new tactic from Barcelona to secure Bastoni for the lowest possible price!

Barcelona is pushing hard to sign defender Alessandro Bastoni this summer, and the Catalan club hopes to complete the deal at the lowest possible cost, given their simultaneous desire to bring in Julián Álvarez as the team’s new main striker. Barça believes that acquiring both players is possible if Inter agrees to lower Bastoni’s transfer […]

Napoli decides to offload Lukaku

According to Calciomercato, Napoli’s management has decided to part ways with Romelu Lukaku this summer following the recent major disagreements between the Belgian star and the club. Lukaku will return to Italy on Monday after spending a month in Belgium receiving treatment without the club’s permission. This prompted Napoli to issue a strongly worded statement […]

Allegri or Conte: Who Will Be Italy’s Next Coach?

On Tuesday, Italian newspapers, including La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tuttosport, unanimously agreed that Massimiliano Allegri and Antonio Conte are the frontrunners to take over as coach of the Italian national team. Gennaro Gattuso was dismissed from his position as Azzurri coach after failing to qualify Italy for the 2026 World Cup, […]

Inter Milan beat Como and move closer to Serie A title

Inter Milan moved within touching distance of the Serie A title after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Como in Matchday 32 at the Giuseppe Siniglia Stadium. This match was crucial in the title race, and reigning champions Napoli were undoubtedly hoping for an Inter slip-up after their 1-1 draw with Parma earlier in the day. […]

A major surprise: Italy could still participate in the 2026 World Cup!

Italy’s participation in the 2026 World Cup remains a possibility, depending on Iran’s final decision regarding their participation in the tournament scheduled to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Azzurri failed for the third consecutive time to qualify for the World Cup, this time after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in […]