Italy's Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, has downplayed the controversy surrounding the Azzurri's celebration of Bosnia's victory over Wales, stating that the incident has been overemphasized and that he sees "nothing provocative" in their actions. A video clip circulating on T

Speaking from Coverciano, Italian international Federico Dimarco emphasized that 'mental strength' would be the paramount quality required by the Azzurri in their upcoming World Cup play-off final against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dimarco addressed journalists at Coverciano on Saturday, jus

The Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica, chosen to host the World Cup play-off final between Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina, will operate with a significantly reduced capacity. A FIFA ruling issued this past January has cut the stadium's seating by 20%, resulting in over 2,100 seats being unavail

Belgium's coach, Rudi Garcia, has expressed support for Romelu Lukaku, acknowledging the striker's need for a 'specific program' to regain fitness. Garcia hopes that the striker will see increased 'playing time' upon his return to Napoli. Garcia, who previously coached Napoli, seemed to d

Italy defender Federico Dimarco has reiterated his respect for Bosnia and Herzegovina and confirmed contact with Edin Dzeko, but expressed his belief that airing footage of Italy's celebratory reaction was "disrespectful." Dimarco became a talking point after a video showed him and fellow

Former Serie A referee Nicola Rizzoli recently shared a memorable anecdote highlighting football legend Roberto Baggio's exceptional sportsmanship. The incident unfolded during a tense Serie A match between Lazio and Brescia, where Baggio's character shone brightly, extending beyond his extrao

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Federico Dimarco reached out to his former Inter colleague, Edin Dzeko, via text message on Friday. This communication followed the widespread circulation of a video showing Italian players celebrating Bosnia's victory over Wales. On Thursday, Dimarco

Charles De Ketelaere asserts that he holds no regrets about his 2022 move to Milan, emphasizing his development as a player since joining Atalanta and with the Belgian national team. This season, the Belgian international has frequently been deployed as a false nine for his club and is no

Italy legend Alessandro Nesta has shared his insights following the Azzurri's World Cup play-off semi-final win and offered his predictions for the decisive final against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite securing a 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland, Nesta admitted he experienced moments of conc

Reports are circulating that Mohamed Salah might consider a return to AS Roma in 2026, when his current contract with Liverpool is set to expire, making him a free agent. The Egyptian international, who will turn 34 in June, has been a pivotal player for Liverpool since his €42 million tra

Napoli midfielder Luis Hasa, who is currently playing on loan at Carrarese, has made the significant decision to switch his international allegiance from Italy to Albania. The 22-year-old possesses dual citizenship, having been born and raised in Italy by Albanian parents. Hasa previ