Italy humiliated by North Macedonia and miss another World Cup
Italy will miss their second World Cup in a row after slumping to a shock 1-0 play-off semi-final defeat to North Macedonia.
Giorgio Chiellini Sport News
European champions Italy OUT of World Cup after shock loss to North Macedonia
North Macedonia stunned European Champions Italy in the dying minutes to set up a clash against Portugal in the World Cup qualifying finals. The four-time World Champions failed to qualify for the tournament in Russia after being knocked out by Sweden in the play-offs.
Italy fail to qualify for World Cup after late North Macedonia goal
European champions Italy have been knocked out of qualifying for this year's World Cup.
Italy 0-1 North Macedonia: European champions stunned in World Cup play-offs
European champions Italy will not play in the 2022 World Cup after being stunned by North Macedonia in their play-off in Palermo.
Italy just need to be themselves to qualify for World Cup, says Chiellini
PALERMO, Italy: Italy do not need to do anything extraordinary to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar and will not have to outdo themselves to reach the same level they did when winning last year's European Championship, captain Giorgio Chiellini said on Wednesday.
Wembley To Host "Finalissima" Between Italy And Argentina
Wembley will host the 'Finalissima' clash between European champions Italy and Copa America winners Argentina on June 1, UEFA announced on Tuesday. The glamour tie will take Italy back to the scene of their dramatic European Championship final victory over England on penalties last year. Argentina won the latest South American crown last year, beating Brazil in the final in Rio. The 'Finalissima' was initially announced in September, with confirmation in December that it would be held at a venue in London.
'Juve must forget about Champions League exit, we are on right track' - Allegri
TURIN, Italy : Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri called on his side to forget about their midweek Champions League exit, saying they were on the "right track" at the moment.
Se acaba el sueño de Balotelli
La hora de la verdad ha llegado para Italia. La Azzurra se jugará a partir de la semana que viene la repesca ante Macedonia (24 de marzo en Palermo) y, si triunfa, ante el ganador del Portugal-Turquía (29 de marzo en Oporto o Konya). Los italianos deben evitar la hecatombe que supondría perderse dos Mundiales seguidos y ya conocen los hombres que intentarán cumplir esa misión. Al final, Roberto Mancini no convocó a Mario Balotelli a pesar de los 12 goles y seis asistencias que sumó en el Adana Demirspor turco. 'Supermario' confesó varias veces el deseo de volver a vestirse de azzurro por primera vez desde 2018, pero le tocará seguir esperando. En la lista del seleccionador, no obstante, sí hubo sorpresas, como las presencias del defensa Luiz Felipe (Lazio) y del delantero Joao Pedro (Cagliari), ambos brasileños con pasaporte italiano. Regresan, además, Mattia Zaccagni, Matteo Politano, Stefano Sensi y Pierluigi Gollini. El juventino Manuel Locatelli, positivo en covid, se juntará al resto de sus compañeros una vez terminado su aislamiento.