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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.
Lewandowski hints at Poland exit after playoff heartbreak
April 2 : Poland captain Robert Lewandowski has hinted at his international retirement following the country's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, marking the potential end for the national team's all-time leading goalscorer.
Is Türkiye Now the Favorite to Win Group D Over USA?: 'They're a Proper Team'
As far as results are concerned, things could have gone much better for the United States men's national team this past international window.
2026 World Cup Group Stage Odds: Spain, Argentina Heavily Favored
The group stage is the first step toward World Cup glory.
Bayern eye all-time goal record but busy Freiburg no pushovers at home
BERLIN, April 2 : Bayern Munich have all but wrapped up the Bundesliga title with a nine-point advantage and seven games remaining but motivation will not be an issue when they travel to Freiburg on Saturday with the league's scoring record in sight.
UConn Men's Basketball Hoping For Championship Transfer Magic Once Again
In the days and weeks after Silas Demary Jr. arrived on the next stage of his basketball career, he sought out the one UConn men’s player who was navigating a similar path coming from another power conference school.
Italy missed the World Cup again — but that's good news for Canada
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