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Juventus FC News / Football Italia / October 21

Papers predict Chiesa will be included in Gattuso’s next Italy national team squad

Italian outlet Tuttosport predicts that Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa will be included in the next Italy national team squad, despite Gennaro Gattuso

Empoli News / The Cult of Calcio / October 21

Italy’s Road to World Cup 2026: Squad Changes, Key Fixtures & Ticket Info

Italy got their stuttering 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a pair of convincing victories during October’s international break.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 17

Italy climb in FIFA ranking after wins over Estonia and Israel

Italy’s victories over Estonia and Israel during the international break have helped push them one place higher in the latest FIFA World Ranking, moving up to ninth.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 16

Gravina makes request to Lega Serie A ahead of Italy’s 2026 World Cup play-offs: ‘Common sense’

FIGC President Gabriele Gravina feels it will be tough to move Serie A fixtures to allow Italy to prepare for the 2026 World Cup play-offs, but hopes Gennaro Gattuso will be given a chance to organise a get-together in February 2026.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 16

Gravina wants to postpone Serie A to help Italy in World Cup play-offs

Reports on Thursday suggest that FIGC President Gabriele Gravina is keen to postpone the 30th round of Serie A fixtures in order to help Gennaro Gattuso

Atalanta News / Football Italia / October 15

Retegui leaves his mark under Gattuso, equals legendary Italy strikers

Italy striker Mateo Retegui has scored five goals in four matches under Gennaro Gattuso, just one more than those netted in 17 appearances with Luciano Spalletti.

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / October 14

Locatelli: ‘Gattuso is a real man who says things to your face’

Manuel Locatelli admits he had ‘problems with consistency’ in his career, but praises Gennaro Gattuso with a dig at previous Italy bosses. ‘He’s a real

Atalanta News / Football Italia / October 14

Retegui: ‘Italy absorbing the ideas’ of new coach Gattuso

Mateo Retegui is glad Italy are ‘absorbing the ideas’ of coach Gennaro Gattuso after beating Israel 3-0 to secure a World Cup play-off berth. Just days after a less than exhilarating 3-1 victory over Estonia, the Azzurri struggled to break down Israel at the Stadio Friuli.

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 14

Gattuso confirms Italy strike partnership for Israel: ‘Raspadori will start’

Gennaro Gattuso has confirmed that Giacomo Raspadori will partner Mateo Retegui up front for the Italy national team when they take on Israel in World

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 14

Gattuso cuts two from Italy squad ahead of key game against Israel

Gennaro Gattuso has finalised his Italy squad for tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Israel in Udine, making only minor adjustments from the win over Estonia.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 13

Italy vs Israel: Predicted Lineups as Gattuso set to switch to 3-5-2

Gennaro Gattuso is expected to make tactical changes as Italy prepare to face Israel in Udine on Tuesday, with the Azzurri aiming to seal a World Cup playoff place.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 12

Di Canio ‘can’t get carried away’ by Italy’s win over Estonia

Paolo Di Canio is not excited by Italy’s 3-1 win over Estonia, but appreciates the ‘sense of belonging’ shown by the players under Gennaro Gattuso. Former Serie A and West Ham striker Di Canio remains critical of the Italy national team despite three consecutive wins under new coach Gattuso.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / October 12

Most likely Italy opponents in World Cup playoff revealed

Sweden and Moldova are reported to be the most likely opponents for Italy in the World Cup playoffs after the Azzurri beat Estonia 3-1 on Saturday. Italy will likely need to go through the playoffs to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Bologna News / Football Italia / October 11

Gattuso: ‘Important thing is for Italy to keep creating chances’

Gennaro Gattuso insists ‘the important thing is to create chances’ after Italy beat Estonia 3-1, with his sights set firmly on the 2026 World Cup play-offs.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 11

Gattuso assistant reveals essential Raspadori role in Italy 4-4-2

Gennaro Gattuso’s assistant manager Luigi Riccio confirms that Italy’s starting system against Estonia is a 4-4-2 in name only, thanks largely to the movement of Giacomo Raspadori on the left.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 11

Gattuso cuts four players from Italy squad ahead of Estonia in World Cup qualifying

Gennaro Gattuso will have to leave four of his Italy national team players out of his matchday squad to face Estonia in World Cup qualification on Saturday

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 10

Gattuso: ‘Italy can’t relax – we must secure playoff spot before it’s too late’

Gennaro Gattuso has warned Italy cannot afford any complacency ahead of their Euro 2027 qualifier against Estonia, insisting his players must continue to collect points to secure a playoff place.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 7
‘Very simple…’ – Gennaro Gattuso gives candid explanation for latest Chiesa omission for Italy

‘Very simple…’ – Gennaro Gattuso gives candid explanation for latest Chiesa omission for Italy

Another international window will pass this month without Federico Chiesa adding to his 51 caps for Italy. Despite being utilised more frequently by Arne

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / September 25

Inter Milan Veteran Defender Open To Returning To Italy National Team Under Gennaro Gattuso

Inter Milan center-back Francesco Acerbi could reportedly return to the Italy national team under new head coach Gennaro Gattuso. According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the 37-year-old is open to rekindling his national team status after Luciano Spalletti’s exit.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / September 21

Inter Milan Star Leaves Door Open For Italy Return: 'It’s Up To Gattuso'

Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi has said it is up to Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso whether he is called back up to the national team but added “If he doesn’t want me, it’s not a problem.” Acerbi spoke to Mediaset, with quotes via FCInterNews, ahead of Inter’s Serie A clash with Sassuolo on Sunday.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / September 4
Gennaro Gattuso raves about Giovanni Leoni in explaining Liverpool gem’s maiden Italy call-up

Gennaro Gattuso raves about Giovanni Leoni in explaining Liverpool gem’s maiden Italy call-up

Giovanni Leoni could be in line to make his Italy debut before his Liverpool one! The 18-year-old is one of three players (along with Giovanni Fabbian and Francesco Pio Esposito) given their first call-up to the senior Azzurri squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Israel over the coming days.

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