Giorgio Chiellini makes his feelings clear on Robert Mancini after Italy's humiliation
Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini has backed manager Roberto Mancin i to continue as manager despite the nation’s humiliating World Cup qualifying exit.
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Italy stars ‘destroyed and crushed’ by ‘nightmare’ World Cup failure: ‘It’s difficult to understand’
Italy’s footballers have spoken of their crushing disappointment after the reigning European champions inexplicably failed to qualify for a second successive World Cup.
Tearful Jorginho admits he'll be "haunted for life" by penalty misses after Italy exit
Italy midfielder Jorginho says he will be "haunted for life" by the penalty misses that ultimately led his nation to defeat in the World Cup play-offs against North Macedonia.
Manchester United pair reach World Cup as Anthony Elanga makes Sweden bow
It proved to be a successful evening for Manchester United's international stars on Thursday evening as the line-up for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar took a step closer towards being finalised.
Italy 'destroyed and crushed' by failure to qualify for World Cup, says Chiellini
European champions Italy were "destroyed and crushed" after missing out on the World Cup finals again following a 1-0 defeat at home by North Macedonia in Thursday's playoff semi-final, defender Giorgio Chiellini said.
Wales 2-1 Austria: ‘They should all be ashamed of themselves’ – Gareth Bale hits out at ‘disgusting’ treatment in Spain
Gareth Bale has hit out at what he calls his ‘disgusting’ treatment in Spain after firing Wales past Austria in their play-off semi-final at the Cardiff City Stadium. Bale scored both goals – the first of which was a vicious, dipping free-kick – to put Wales one game away from qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1958, having beaten Austria 2-1 to triumph in the semi-final. Ad/> However, the Welsh captain has been the focus of much criticism from both the press and fans during his stint in the Spanish capital.
Italy 0-1 North Macedonia: Jorginho's penalty misses v Switzerland proved costly
Italy were involved in one of the biggest World Cup upsets in history on Thursday evening.