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We now have the final groups for the 2026 World Cup after last night’s play-off results as Italy will once again be absent from the world’s biggest international tournament.

Napoli News / Football Italia / March 31

Meret: ‘Italy are ready’ for Bosnia and 2026 World Cup play-off

Goalkeeper Alex Meret assures Italy ‘are ready’ for tonight’s World Cup play-off final with Bosnia and Herzegovina. ‘Every moment could be decisive.’ Read Football Italia Ad-Free and get access to Exclusive News – Free Trial – Click Here It kicks off at the Stadion Bilino Polje in Zenica at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT, 20.45 CEST).

Romelu Lukaku News / ESPN / March 31

Lukaku in hot water after missing Napoli training

Romelu Lukaku is facing potential disciplinary action at Napoli after failing to return to training.

Napoli News / Football Italia / March 31

Napoli prepared to take ‘disciplinary’ action against Lukaku

Napoli confirm Romelu Lukaku did not show up for a training session on Tuesday, so the club will take ‘appropriate disciplinary’ action, including possibly freezing him out of the first team.

Napoli News / Football Italia / March 30

Report Lukaku not happy with Napoli medical staff

Napoli are prepared to freeze Romelu Lukaku out after he refused to return from Belgium, as it’s reported both he and Kevin De Bruyne disagree with the club’s medical staff.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 29

Italy ready to confirm starting XI for World Cup play-off final

Italy changed their schedule ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup play-off in Bosnia, but it seems as if Gennaro Gattuso is not inclined to change his starting XI.

Napoli News / Football Italia / March 29

Di Lorenzo injury delay is worrying for Napoli

There are concerns that Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo could be out for another month, as his injury is more serious than previously thought. Read

Napoli News / Football Italia / March 29

McTominay focus is only on Napoli, reassures expert Romano

Transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano reassures that Scott McTominay is totally focused on Napoli, despite rumours he was talking to Saudi Pro League clubs.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 29

Politano: Italy ‘deserve’ World Cup qualification, ‘stay with us, cheer us on’

Matteo Politano insists that Italy ‘deserve’ to get to the 2026 World Cup but says that he and his teammates have to prove their worth on the pitch first,

Napoli News / Football Italia / March 29

Conte takes fine but escapes suspension after furious insults to referees

Antonio Conte has taken a fine but has avoided any form of suspension after the controversial comments he made towards referee Gianluca Manganiello during

Napoli News / Football Italia / March 29

Who is the referee for Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Italy play-off final?

An almost entirely French officiating team led by referee Clement Turpin will take charge of the upcoming World Cup play-off final between Bosnia and Herzegovina

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 28

Pio Esposito agent backs Italy coach Gattuso to ‘make the right choices’ about Inter starlet

Mario Giuffredi, one of Italian football’s most prominent agents, has spoken at length about several of his clients ahead of Italy’s World Cup playoff final against Bosnia, touching on Pio Esposito’s potential starting role, Matteo Politano’s remarkable evolution and Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s injury timeline.

Napoli News / Football Italia / March 28

De Bruyne admits: ‘Not a good situation’ for Lukaku at Napoli

Kevin De Bruyne admits Romelu Lukaku is ‘not in a good situation’ but feels that whatever happens at Napoli ‘gets amplified.’ Read Football Italia Ad-Free

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Napoli News / Football Italia / March 28

Rudi Garcia: I understand Lukaku and hope for ‘more playing time’ at Napoli

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia sides with Romelu Lukaku, who has to follow a ‘specific program’ to get back in shape and hopes the 32-year-old will get ‘more playing time’ when he returns to Napoli.

Mikel Arteta News / The 4th Official / March 27

Arsenal Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Paris Saint-Germain Winger: Dream Choice For Arteta?

In a recent report, The Independent revealed that Arsenal are keeping a keen eye on Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are hoping to land the Georgian wide player later this year.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 27

Palestra proved he is ready to shine for Italy at age 21

Marco Palestra made his senior Italy debut last night and in just a few minutes showed why he’s being seriously considered to start against Bosnia. Read

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 27

Napoli midfielder Hasa chooses Albania over Italy

Napoli midfielder Luis Hasa, currently on loan at Carrarese, has decided to quit the Italy team and play his international football for Albania. Read Football Italia Ad-Free and get access to Exclusive News – Free Trial – Click Here The 22-year-old has dual citizenship, as he was born and raised in Italy, but has Albanian parents.

Napoli News / Football Italia / March 27

Tension grows as Napoli send ultimatum to Lukaku

Sky Sport Italia claims that Romelu Lukaku will be frozen out of the Napoli squad if he doesn’t return to the club’s training centre before next Tuesday, but according to Il Mattino, the striker is planning to remain in Belgium for at least another week.

Napoli News / Caught Offside / March 27

€60m Bruno Fernandes transfer bid set to come in from surprise club

Manchester United can reportedly expect a surprise €60m transfer bid from Galatasaray for star player Bruno Fernandes this summer. The Portugal international’s contract at Old Trafford runs until 2027, causing some uncertainty surrounding his future ahead of the next transfer window.

Napoli News / Extratime Talk / March 27

Victor Osimhen To Barcelona: How The 37-Goals-A-Season Striker Would Revolutionize Hansi Flick’s Forward Line

Every transfer window, it feels like his name inevitably resurfaces, as Victor Osimhen to Barcelona rumours have started, with him being linked to another European giant.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Italy vs Northern Ireland World Cup Qualifier Lineups, Live Streams, How & Where to Watch In the USA

The 2026 UEFA World Cup qualification playoffs will see Italy in Path A, and they will face Northern Ireland in the Path A semifinal 1. The other semifinal in Path A is Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Napoli News / Caught Offside / March 25

Arsenal eye statement signing of 19-G/A attacker who destroyed Chelsea this season

Arsenal are looking to sign the PSG attacker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at the end of the season. The 25-year-old Georgian International has been a key player for the French outfit since joining them, and he has proven himself at Napoli prior to that.

Napoli News / The Cult of Calcio / March 25

Napoli Reluctant to Sell Midfield Maestro to Juventus

Napoli could rejuvenate their midfield in the summer and let go of a pair of veterans, Stanislav Lobotka and Frank Anguissa, but they’d be unwilling to sell the former to Juventus, even if they chose to part ways, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Napoli News / Total Pro Sports / March 19

Galatasaray’s Noa Lang Appears To Get His Finger Chopped Off By Advertising Board During Horrific Moment At UCL Game vs. Liverpool

Wednesday’s game between Galatasaray and Liverpool saw another shocking injury in the world of soccer. The Turkish giants arrived at Anfield Road with a 1-0 lead after Mario Lemina gave them an early lead in Istanbul.

Napoli News / The Cult of Calcio / March 19

Napoli Pair De Bruyne and Lukaku Could Split Apart

Napoli stars Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku have experienced polar returns from fairly similar injuries. The former has looked good right away and quickly convinced Antonio Conte to give him substantial minutes, while the latter has been used sparingly for a few weeks now.