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Honest Ahanor has seized his opportunity once Atalanta lost multiple defenders due to injury, but Milan had a shot to sign him last summer.

Atalanta Prodigy Quickly Turned Into a Regret for Milan

October 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, The Azzurri, Transfer Market One comment

Honest Ahanor has seized his opportunity once Atalanta lost multiple defenders due to injury, quickly adapting to a new role as the left-braccetto and providing excellent performances. It’ll be difficult to unseat him, even after a few veterans return.

Matias Soulé has carried the Roma attack in the early going, but he has yet to become a regular for Argentina and has the Italian passport.

Roma Star Considering Switching Allegiance to Italy

October 8, 2025 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Italian Football, Italy, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, The Azzurri

Matias Soulé has carried the Roma attack in the early going amid their strikers’ struggles and Paulo Dybala’s injury woes. However, his sound performances in the last few months haven’t resulted in a role for Argentina. The winger is considering giving in to Italy’s courtship.

Federico Chiesa turned down the opportunity to depart Liverpool after deadline day. Besiktas and some Saudi teams have been tracking him.

Chiesa Staying at Liverpool Despite Some Late Offers

September 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Napoli, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A 2025-2026, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Federico Chiesa turned down the opportunity to depart Liverpool after deadline day. Besiktas and some Saudi teams have been tracking him recently. The winger has never been particularly eager to flee Anfield. His call didn’t change after the Champions League exclusion.

Italy helped themselves by surviving a rollercoaster of a game against Israel, but the road toward the 2026 World Cup remains curvy.

What Do Italy Need to Do to Qualify for the World Cup

September 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, World Cup

Italy helped themselves by surviving a rollercoaster of a game against Israel, but the road toward the 2026 World Cup remains curvy. The Azzurri have gotten closer but will have the work cut out for them. Gennaro Gattuso’s guys seized control of second place.

Despite the courtship by the Federation, Claudio Ranieri won’t be the new Italy coach following Luciano Spalletti’s sacking.

Ranieri Turns Down Opportunity to Take Over Italy

June 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Italy, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, The Azzurri

Despite the courtship by the Federation, Claudio Ranieri won’t be the new Italy coach following Luciano Spalletti’s sacking. The veteran gaffer thought about it but will stay committed to his new Roma role exclusively despite the go-ahead from the ownership.

Italy beat Moldova 2-0 in Reggio Emilia in their second Qualifier game on the road to World Cup 2026, the last with Spalletti in charge

Italy vs Moldova 2-0: Average Azzurri Fail to Redeem Themselves

June 9, 2025 Matteo Carnevale International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, World Cup

The good news is that this international window is over. Italy will now have three months to look in the mirror and try to understand what the heck is going on with the Azzurri, as a new coach take the reins. Tonight, they beat Moldova 2-0 at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia in their second Qualifier game on the road to World Cup 2026, the last with Luciano Spalletti in charge.

FIGC president Gabriele Gravina wants Claudio Ranieri or Stefano Pioli to replace Luciano Spalletti on the Italy bench.

Two Clear Frontrunners Quickly Emerge for the Italy Job

June 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Italy, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, The Azzurri

FIGC president Gabriele Gravina wants Claudio Ranieri or Stefano Pioli to replace Luciano Spalletti on the Italy bench. The former Roma coach is the top choice for the federation. He’ll have to be talked into delaying his retirement a second time.

Though we're still in the early stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying, four-time world champions Italy already have no margin for error

2026 World Cup Qualifying Preview: Italy vs Moldova – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

June 8, 2025 Marko Vrakela International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Though we're still in the early stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying, four-time world champions Italy already have no margin for error. Monday's home clash against continental minnows Moldova is a textbook definition of a must-win affair for Gli Azzurri.

2026 World Cup Qualifiers Preview: Norway vs Italy – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

June 5, 2025 Marko Vrakela International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Norway, Serie A, The Azzurri, World Cup

Italy head to Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo to take on Norway in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday night. Embroiled in UEFA Nations League action in March, Gli Azzurri remain the only team in qualifying Group I yet to play a game in the ongoing cycle.

he future of Carlo Ancelotti will be on the line in the return leg of the Champions League’s quarter-finals.

Ancelotti Reveals Azzurri Snub and Liverpool Tidbit

April 16, 2025 Enrico Passarella everton, Italian Football, Italy, La Liga, Liverpool, Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A, The Azzurri

The future of Carlo Ancelotti will be on the line in the return leg of the Champions League’s quarter-finals, as Real Madrid will attempt to mount an improbable three-goal comeback over Arsenal, and in the final La Liga rounds.

Roberto Mancini was reportedly the runner-up for the Juventus job after Thiago Motta got the boot, but he wouldn’t have accepted the same deal as Tudor.

Mancini Breaks His Silence Following Juventus Chatter

March 28, 2025 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini was reportedly the runner-up for the Juventus job after Thiago Motta got the boot, although he likely wouldn’t have accepted the same contract Igor Tudor took: "If things do go well, it’s fair for the boss to take the blame."

The match between Spain and Italy played at the Stadio de Chamartin on March 27, 1949, went down in history as Valentino Mazzola's last game for Italy

Today in Serie A – March 27, 1949: Valentino Mazzola’s Last Game for Italy

March 27, 2025 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, On This Day, Serie A, Spain, The Azzurri

The match between Spain and Italy played in Madrid on March 27, 1949, went down in history as Valentino Mazzola's last game for Italy. A little more than one month later, the Azzurri captain perished with the whole Torino team in the plan crash known as the Tragedy of Superga.

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