Gianluigi Donnarumma anchored Italy’s defense as the Azzurri faced Turkey at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna, goal.com reported. The fixture brought together two national sides facing distinct pressures in international competition. Italy secured a 3-1 victory against Turkey on Monday, continuing a strong run under the direction of Roberto Mancini and preventing France from … Read more
Zinedine Zidane secured a historic 1-0 victory over Turkey in his managerial debut for France on Friday night, breaking a 32-year drought for Les Bleus managers in their opening matches. Zidane Ends 32-Year Opening Match Curse for Les Bleus With this hard-fought result, Zidane became the first France national team manager to win his inaugural … Read more
For broadcasters Vincenzo Ciuro and Silvio Proto, stepping into the commentary booth to cover the Belgian national team carries a deep personal resonance, especially as the Red Devils prepare to face Italy in Rome. Rather than feeling torn by their family heritage, both commentators view the assignment through a singular lens of national pride rooted … Read more
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign young defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta for a package worth approximately €48 million, including add-ons and bonuses, according to widespread reports in the Italian sports media. The structured deal marks a significant investment by the Premier League club into emerging Italian defensive talent, though specific timelines regarding when … Read more
Fiorentina has moved aggressively in the current Serie A transfer window, targeting a double reinforcement to bolster their roster, while Torino faces uncertainty regarding the futures of Adrien Tameze and Mergim Vojvoda. As clubs across Italy navigate the mid-July market, these negotiations highlight the ongoing efforts to finalize squad compositions before the start of the … Read more
Kylian Mbappé has publicly challenged his status within the French national team, recently signaling a growing friction regarding his tactical role and leadership expectations under manager Didier Deschamps. The Real Madrid forward, who has been excluded from the latest squad selections by Deschamps, has reportedly expressed frustration over the current direction of Les Bleus, according … Read more
Italy’s 2026 World Cup Squad: 19 Debutants, 11 Without Serie A Experience By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief | Archysport | May 26, 2026 ROME — Italy’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has always been a story of evolution, but few squads have arrived with as much youthful exuberance as the Azzurri’s 26-man roster for … Read more
Baldini Calls Fresh New Italy Squad with Dortmund Starlet Inacio Among Experimental Picks The Italian national team is entering a period of significant transition. Following a challenging cycle that saw the Azzurri fail to qualify for the World Cup, interim head coach Silvio Baldini has opted for a bold, forward-looking strategy for the upcoming June … Read more
ZENICA, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Italy defender Federico Dimarco has defended his and his teammates’ celebration of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s penalty shootout victory over Wales, insisting the reaction was “instinctive” and born of respect, not arrogance. The incident has sparked debate in Italy, with some criticizing the players for appearing to revel in a result … Read more
BERGAMO, Italy – Federico Chiesa has been recalled to the Italy national team for the first time in nearly two years, as coach Gennaro Gattuso announced a 28-man squad on Friday for their upcoming World Cup playoff matches. The Azzurri face a daunting task to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, having failed … Read more