Conte hints at Italy job… Napoli open to the move
Napoli coach Antonio Conte has hinted at his desire to manage the Italian national team in the future, citing his successful stint with the Azzurri between 2014 and 2016. The search continues for a new Italian national team coach following the dismissal of Gennaro Gattuso after Italy failed to qualify for the 2016 World Cup […]
Inzaghi Responds: Will He Leave Al-Hilal to Coach Italy?
Al-Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi has ruled out coaching the Italian national team in the near future, stating his great happiness working in Saudi Arabia and his desire to complete his full contract with the Blue Wave. Inzaghi is one of the highest-paid coaches in the world, earning €27 million with Al-Hilal, who currently sit second […]
Conte says yes to coaching Italy
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that current Napoli coach Antonio Conte is open to taking on the role of Italy’s national team coach and overseeing the rebuilding of the Azzurri squad following the dismissal of Gennaro Gattuso. The AC Milan legend left his post after failing to qualify Italy for the 2026 World Cup, losing […]
Inter Milan Rejects Barcelona’s First Offer for Bastoni
Italian media outlets have reported that Barcelona submitted their first official offer to Inter Milan for Alessandro Bastoni during the upcoming summer transfer window. The Italian defender is currently the Catalan club’s top target to bolster their central defense, and he is said to have welcomed the idea of joining Barça, considering it a significant […]
Officially… Gattuso leaves his post as Italy coach
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed in an official statement that national team coach Gennaro Gattuso has mutually terminated his contract following Italy’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs. Gattuso took over from Luciano Spalletti in June 2025 and made his debut as the new coach in September 2025 with a resounding 5-0 […]
Barcelona are determined to sign Bastoni and are unconcerned by his mistake against Bosnia
Barcelona officials are not overly concerned about Alessandro Bastoni’s egregious error in Italy’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bosnia and Herzegovina. There is a strong push to sign the Inter Milan defender in the upcoming summer transfer window. Bastoni fouled a Bosnian striker in the final moments of the first half, preventing him from going […]
Italy’s National Team Dreams of Hiring Guardiola
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has identified Pep Guardiola as its dream candidate to coach the national team and build a new project for Italian football in the coming years. The Azzurri failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup for the third consecutive time after losing the European […]
Napoli owner proposes first solution to save Italian football
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has stated that the number of Serie A clubs should be reduced to just 16 teams to give the national team more training time. These statements come as Italy is reeling from its third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup, after the Azzurri lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina […]
Despite the disaster… Gattuso to remain Italy coach!
Gennaro Gattuso will remain in his position as Italy coach at least until the next international break in June, according to team manager Gianluigi Buffon. The Azzurri failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup for the third consecutive time after a shock penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, a match Italy played mostly […]
Italy Fails to Reach the 2026 World Cup
Bosnia and Herzegovina pulled off the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, defeating Italy 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time. Italy had reached the playoff final after a 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland, and there was widespread belief that the Azzurri would easily overcome Bosnia and secure […]