Arrigo Sacchi warns Italy that no opponent should be underestimated in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, and hopes players have understood that success ‘doesn’t come by divine grace.’ Italy will visit Estonia in the World Cup qualifiers on Saturday and even if the Azzurri already beat them 5-0 last month, Sacchi feels that the gap…
ROME (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino issued an appeal for protesters to keep calm ahead of Israel’s upcoming soccer World Cup qualifying matches in Norway and Italy after an agreement was reached with Hamas to a pause in their devastating two-year war. Pro-Palestinian protesters approached the gates of the Italy squad’s training center in…
Beijing is committed to a “fair” playing field for Italian investors, top diplomat Wang Yi pledged in Rome on Wednesday, as he courted international support for China’s next five-year plan. Addressing a joint press conference with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, the Chinese foreign minister also announced a further extension to Beijing’s unilateral visa-free entry…
Another month, another international break. Do not despair, domestic league devotees: this particular one is the last of its kind. In the meantime though, there’s a smorgasbord of tasty World Cup qualifying fixtures to sink your teeth into, with several big nations facing a fight to secure their spot at the table next summer. Here…
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Here are the key events from day 1,322 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Published On 8 Oct 20258 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Here is how things stand on Wednesday, October 8, 2025: Fighting Russian President Vladimir Putin said his forces have captured almost 5,000 square kilometres (1,930sq miles)…
While Gennaro Gattuso confirmed Italy are in talks to call up Nicolò Tresoldi and Honest Ahanor, they have very different legal situations, despite both being born in the Peninsula. The Azzurri are looking to the future for new players who can bolster the options available to coach Gattuso. Advertisement He stated in today’s press conference…
ROME (AP) — Host nation Italy is going to really spread around the honors at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics with an unprecedented four flag bearers for the opening ceremonies. While the main opening is slated for the San Siro soccer stadium in Milan on Feb. 6, there will also be a smaller event that Friday…
Erling Haaland had never scored at the Gtech Stadium in the Premier League. The Manchester City striker ended that barren run with the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over Brentford on Sunday (5 Oct). It took just nine minutes for the prolific Norwegian to get on the scoresheet as he raced…
Beijing’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, is scheduled to visit Italy and Switzerland from Tuesday until October 12, China’s foreign ministry said on Sunday. Wang would attend the 12th joint meeting of the China-Italy government committee and the fourth round of the China-Switzerland strategic dialogue held between foreign ministers, the ministry said in a statement. His…