Italy sack coach Gattuso after missing out on World Cup again
ROME, April 3 : Italy parted ways with manager Gennaro Gattuso on Friday, the country's football federation (FIGC) said, after the national team's failure to qualify for the World Cup.
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Denmark enter period of transition after missing 2026 World Cup
April 2 : Denmark’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup has plunged the national team into a period of transition, ending a decade-long run of appearances at major tournaments and raising questions over the direction of its ageing squad.
Scottish men near world curling semifinal berth and move into 1st-place tie
Scotland closed in on a bye to the semifinals at the world men's curling championship with a 7-4 win over Switzerland in Thursday's morning draw in Ogden, Utah.
Iraq qualify for World Cup with win over Bolivia
MONTERREY, Mexico, March 31 : Iraq grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday, sealing their return to the finals after a 40-year absence.
Gattuso apologises after Italy miss out on another World Cup
ZENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina, March 31 : Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso was emotional and apologetic after his side suffered a playoff penalty shootout loss in Bosnia on Tuesday, to miss out on their third successive World Cup, but he refused to talk about his future.
Italy coach Gattuso shrugs off Bosnia atmosphere saying fans don't score goals
ZENICA, Bosnia, March 30 : Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso dismissed concerns over pitch conditions and the atmosphere his side would face in Bosnia for their World Cup playoff final, saying he had never conceded a goal to a fan.
Zubimendi joins Arsenal withdrawals from international squads
March 30 : Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has withdrawn from the Spain squad due to knee pain, becoming the 10th senior player to return to the Premier League leaders during the international break.
Dutch coach Koeman praises performance but Van Dijk wants more
AMSTERDAM, March 28 : Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman praised his team’s performance after their 2-1 win over Norway in a World Cup warm-up on Friday in Amsterdam, but captain Virgil van Dijk felt there was still work to do ahead of the global soccer showpiece.