Gianluigi Buffon targets 2026 World Cup as iconic goalkeeper rejects retirement rumours
Gianluigi Buffon believes he can continue playing until he's 50 and is targeting a shock return to the Italian national team.
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Mancini 'curious to see' what recalled Balotelli can offer
Mario Balotelli has been recalled for an Italy training camp this week so that coach Roberto Mancini, speaking on Wednesday, can see if the striker is able to "help" in the World Cup playoffs in March.
An unexpected chance for Balotelli – can Mario fire Italy to World Cup?
Mario Balotelli's call-up to the Italy training camp, more than three years after his last cap, has raised eyebrows both in his homeland and around Europe.
Mario Balotelli: Forward named in Italy squad for first time since 2018
Mario Balotelli has been named in the Italy squad for the first time since 2018 as the European champions plan for their World Cup play-off semi-final.
Balotelli gets Italy recall ahead of World Cup play-offs
Striker Mario Balotelli has been recalled by Italy coach Roberto Mancini more than three years after he last played for the Azzurri for a training camp ahead of 2022 World Cup qualifying play-offs, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Monday.