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1982 World Cup winner and former CT Dino Zoff is one of the latest stars to condemn the viral video clip that showed a handful of Italy players celebrating Bosnia and Herzegovina’s penalty shoot-out victory against Wales in their World Cup play-off semi-final, but says that he is ‘optimistic’ that the Azzurri will still qualify

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An almost entirely French officiating team led by referee Clement Turpin will take charge of the upcoming World Cup play-off final between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy coming up on Tuesday evening. The Azzurri will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica at 19.45 BST on Tuesday evening for a spot at the final 2026

The FIFA World Cup, the mother of all sports tournaments, is just round the corner, and Julian Nagelsmann’s next big decision is already on the calendar. Per a report captured by @iMiaSanMia, Germany’s national team head coach will announce his World Cup squad on May 12th at 13:00 CEST, setting the stage for one of

Kimi Antonelli claimed the Formula 1 world championship lead for the first time in his career after taking advantage of a well-timed Safety Car to win the Japanese Grand Prix. Having dropped from pole position to sixth on the opening lap as Mercedes’ start woes continued, Antonelli was running fourth ahead of the sole round

Hyo-Joo Kim broke the 54-hole record on the LPGA Tour with an 11-under 61 taking the South Korean to 25 under at the Ford Championship and into a four-shot lead as she looks to secure her second title in as many weeks. The 30-year-old broke the previous 54-hole record by one shot and now has

The friendly between Mexico and Portugal was the first at Mexico City’s Estadio Banorte since the stadium’s reopening following years of renovation. Fernando de Dios / Getty Images March 28, 2026 10:12 pm EDT A fan died from a fall at Mexico City’s Estadio Banorte, formerly known as Estadio Azteca, during the Mexico-Portugal friendly on

Down secured the Division Three title as they saw off Wexford 0-21 to 0-18 after extra time at Croke Park in a final that carried significant All-Ireland implications. The Mournemen started brightly, with Odhran Murdock claiming the throw-in and helping to set up Miceal Rooney for the opening score inside a minute. Wexford responded immediately

Milan have moved quickly to secure one of the Balkans’ most promising young forwards, with Partizan teenager Andrej Kostic set to undergo his medical on Friday ahead of completing a permanent move to the club. Read Football Italia Ad-Free and get access to Exclusive News – Free Trial – Click Here Advertisement The 2007-born Montenegrin

Dominating a league for decades is something many clubs in the football world have managed to do. Whether it’s Bayern Munich in Germany, Celtic in Scotland, or PSG in France – all three teams have won the title in nearly every season over the past ten years. But the following club can only smile at

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Manuel Akanji of Internazionale looks on as he warms up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Manuel Akanji has delivered a confident and unambiguous message to

Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and the confirmed lineups for the USMNT vs Belgium international friendly at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The 2026 World Cup is edging closer, with the pressure building on every qualified country. The USMNT will be eager to make an impact at this summer’s competition,

UEFA have confirmed the details for the Champions League semi-finals, with Arsenal potentially in line for a trip to Spain if they can make it past Sporting CP. Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images UEFA have confirmed the dates for the Champions League semi-finals early, with the quarter-final matches still yet to be played at this

Andrea Pibiri is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young prospects in Italian football, currently doing well within the youth ranks of Cagliari. Born in March 2009, the 17-year-old defensive midfielder has become a cornerstone of the Rossoblù’s technical project, demonstrating a tactical maturity that exceeds his years. Advertisement International Pedigree His

Mandela Keita has impressed in Serie A this season for Parma, with the midfielder attracting interest from Aston Villa and Tottenham. La Gazzetta dello Sport – via TuttoBolognaWeb, report about the 23-year-old and believe that the player is attracting a lot of interest from Italy and abroad. Advertisement Bologna are keeping an eye on him

Italy defender Federico Dimarco insists he respects Bosnia and Herzegovina and confirms he texted Edin Dzeko, but believes it was ‘disrespectful’ to show his celebration on TV. Dimarco made headlines following Italy’s win over Northern Ireland on Thursday as he and other Italy players were caught on camera while celebrating Bosnia and Herzegovina’s win on

Italy’s Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, believes that the Azzurri’s celebration of Bosnia’s victory over Wales has been overemphasised: ‘There doesn’t seem to be anything provocative.’ Minister for Sport: No ‘excessive enthusiasm’ in Italy’s celebration A group of Italian players was caught on camera on Thursday night while briefly celebrating Bosnia and Herzegovina’s

Over the past 25 years, we have witnessed some of Uruguay’s greatest players grace the Premier League. Gus Poyet, who joined Chelsea from Spanish side Real Zaragoza in the summer of 1997, made a memorable impact on the league after becoming the first Uruguayan to play in England’s top flight. The midfielder would go on

March 28, 2026 — European football fans are in for a treat as Switzerland takes on Germany in a thrilling international friendly at St. Jakob-Park Stadium, Basel. With both teams fine-tuning their squads ahead of Euro 2026, this match promises competitive action and tactical experimentation. (uefa.com) 🗓 Match Details Date: March 28, 2026 Time: 8:30

Shay Bottomley, from Maidenhead United, said the club was “very grateful” to Juventus for their support. “Juventus fans are renowned for their fantastic vocal support, so I’m sure they’ll fit right in with the Magpies at York Road,” he said. “It’s shaping up to be a brilliant celebration of non-league football.” To mark Non-League Day,