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The Azzurri got off to about the worst possible start in their qualification campaign. Giancarlo Rinaldi examines whether a change of coach can really address all the issues they face.

Mancini on Italy’s bad luck football’s, striker prediction and ‘one of football’s greatest mysteries’

In the second part of his interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, ex-Italy coach Roberto Mancini said the Azzurri had had ‘terrible bad luck’ in missing out

Jaka Bijol News / Football Italia / June 7

Bijol ‘ready for next step’ after Milan, Roma and Leeds United links

Udinese defender Jaka Bijol admits he feels ‘ready for the next step’ in his career amid interest from Milan, Roma and especially Leeds United. The 26-year-old centre-back attracted plenty of attention last summer thanks to his performances for Slovenia at EURO 2024.

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Luciano Spalletti News / Football Italia / June 6

Spalletti: ‘Italy must ask ourselves questions, evaluate my decisions’

Luciano Spalletti admits Italy must ‘ask yourself questions’ after a shocking performance against Norway in the opening World Cup qualifier and hints the FIGC might want to sack him.

Udinese on verge of takeover by American firm Guggenheim Partners

A sale of Serie A club Udinese to a US-based investment firm is on the verge of being completed, and could go through by the end of the week according to reports from various outlets in Italy. According to the likes of ANSA and Sky Sport Italia, Udinese are close to being sold to the US-based investment firm Guggenheim Partners.

Milan already working on Lucca deal after Tare’s first day as new sporting director

Igli Tare already held discussions over a possible deal to bring Udinese striker and Italy international Lorenzo Lucca to Milan on the same day that he

Report Pozzo family have sold Udinese to American group for 150m

Multiple reports this evening claim that the Pozzo family have agreed to sell Udinese to an American company for €150m, ending their 39 years in charge.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 23

Agent: ‘I challenge anyone to buy Udogie from Tottenham for under 50m’

Destiny Udogie has become a regular at Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur, so his agent warns Milan and other interested parties. ‘I challenge anyone

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 22

Lucca: ‘United’ Italy know how to stop Haaland

Lorenzo Lucca feels that Italy defenders’ will be able to stop’ Erling Haaland on June 6 although the Manchester City star is ‘maybe the best striker in Europe.’ Lucca released an exclusive interview with the Italian Football Podcast, talking about his career and plans for the future.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 22

Udogie describes Vicario in one word as Tottenham win Europa League

Italy international Destiny Udogie described his compatriot and Tottenham teammate Guglielmo Vicario as ‘a phenomenon’ as Spurs celebrated a massive Europa League victory.

Udinese to host 2025 UEFA Super Cup between Tottenham and either Inter or PSG

Tottenham Hotspur will face either Inter or Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on Italian soil, as it is hosted at the Stadio Friuli in Udine. The Stadio Friuli as it is known for UEFA sponsorship reasons, but the Bluenergy Stadium in Serie A, is the home of top flight team Udinese.

Moise Kean News / Football Italia / May 21

Commisso plans new Kean talks hoping for striker’s Fiorentina stay despite transfer rumours

Moise Kean’s future at Fiorentina remains uncertain, but president Rocco Commisso is preparing to make one last, decisive push to convince the striker to stay in Florence beyond this season.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 21

Udogie: ‘Difficult’ Tottenham campaign for one reason

Italy international Destiny Udogie feels injuries affected his development at Tottenham this season, but now hopes to win the Europa League for Spurs: ‘It would mean a lot.’ Udogie and Guglielmo Vicario’s Tottenham have reached the Europa League Final, which they will play against domestic rivals Manchester United in Bilbao tonight.

Cristiano Giuntoli News / Football Italia / May 19

Giuntoli: Juventus hungry for Champions League and ready to ‘make a leap forward’

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli urged the Bianconeri to take ‘one final step’ toward Champions League qualification, a target that could be key to unlocking the club’s development in the near future.

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Vlahovic’s goal won’t change Juventus transfer stance

According to Gazzetta, Juventus won’t change their mind about Dusan Vlahovic despite his goal against Udinese as the striker will be put on the market this summer.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 19

Yildiz: Juventus ‘happy’ under Tudor

Kenan Yildiz praised Juventus coach Igor Tudor after a 2-0 win over Udinese: ‘We’ve been happy since he arrived.’ Yildiz inspired Juventus’ 2-0 victory against Udinese on Sunday, resulting in the Man of the Match thanks to his two assists for Nico Gonzalez and Dusan Vlahovic.

Tudor: No Juventus players I didn’t like against Udinese

Igor Tudor praised Juventus after a 2-0 win over Udinese: ‘There wasn’t a player I didn’t like.’ The Bianconeri won their final home game of the season, beating Udinese 2-0, thanks to goals from Nico Gonzalez and Dusan Vlahovic.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 18

Player Ratings: Juventus 2-0 Udinese – Yildiz inspires crucial win

Juventus: Di Gregorio 6; Alberto Costa 6, Veiga 6.5, Kelly 6, Cambiaso 6 (72′ Weah 6); McKennie 6.5 (80′ Douglas Luiz N/A), Locatelli 6.5, Conceiçao 7 (91′ Adzic N/A); Nico Gonzalez 7, Yildiz 7.5 (91′ Mbangula N/A); Kolo Muani 5 (72′ Vlahovic 7).

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 17

What Milan and Roma need to qualify for Europe

Roma and Milan meet at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. Both sides still aim to qualify for Europe, so what do they need to achieve their target? Roma have 63 points, one less than Juventus and Lazio.

Dusan Vlahovic News / Football Italia / May 17

Four Juventus players expected to make final home appearance vs Udinese

Dusan Vlahovic is among the four Juventus players tipped to make their final home appearance against Udinese on Sunday. Juventus are expected to change their squad profoundly in the 2025-26 campaign, and several players are expected to feature for the last time at the Allianz Stadium tomorrow.

Igor Tudor News / Football Italia / May 17

Tuttosport: Tudor’s words ‘sound like a farewell’ to Juventus

Juventus coach Igor Tudor feels inferior to nobody, but Tuttosport newspaper notes that his words at a pre-match press conference on Friday sounded ‘like a farewell.’ Tudor’s future at Juventus is highly uncertain.

Tudor: Juventus in a ‘deep hole’ when I arrived, I’m not ‘inferior to anybody’

Juventus coach Igor Tudor insists he’s ‘not inferior to anybody’ and notes that the team was in a ‘deep hole’ when he was appointed in March. Juventus host Udinese in the last home game of the season on Sunday.

Pierre Kalulu News / Football Italia / May 15

Kalulu makes Juventus promise after costly red card in 1-1 Lazio draw

Pierre Kalulu has promised that he will be the team’s ‘number one supporter’ from the sidelines when he serves a two-match suspension after a costly red

Minnesota United extends point streak to seven with win over Toronto FC

Minnesota United FC extended its point streak to seven matches with a 0-0 draw against host Toronto FC on Saturday. Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, who hails from Pickering, 25 miles east of Toronto, stopped all four shots he faced for United (4-1-4, 16 points).

Udinese Slap €30m Price Tag on Inter Defensive Target

Inter Milan’s pursuit of Udinese center-back Oumar Solet has taken a blow after the Friulians named a prohibitive asking price for the ex-RB Salzburg star.