World Cup 2022 Qualifiers Archives

Italy Veteran Mancini: “I’m Very Sorry Not to Be in the World Cup”

November 28, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, World Cup, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Italy manager Roberto Mancini has apologized for Italy’s absence at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Mancini believes the EURO 2020 victory played a big part in Italy’s outlook before the qualification process.

Roberto Mancini will continue to lean on the Euro winners, including Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne, for the clash with Argentina.

Mancini Dishes on Immobile and Insigne Azzurri Future

April 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri, World Cup, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Roberto Mancini will continue to lean on the Euro winners, including Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne, for the clash with Argentina. However, that does not necessarily mean they will continue to be regulars afterward, as the Lazio striker might retire from international duties.

Italy won’t have an easy path to the Euro 2024, as they have been pitted against England, one of the most challenging teams out of the second-tier pool.

Mancini on Italy Failure: “We Will Hurt Until December”

April 11, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Italy coach Roberto Mancini urged to find a way to move past the World Cup disappointment: “Sports are made of victories and defeats. At times, you experience great triumphs like the Euro. Then, they can throw major challenges at you, exactly as it happens in real life.”

On top of the Azzurri, a few of the most recognizable Serie A players will not participate in the 2022 World Cup following Tuesday’s results.

Several Serie A Stars Fail to Qualify for the 2022 World Cup

March 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Algeria, Chile, Colombia, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Nigeria, Peru, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Sweden, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

On top of the Azzurri, a few of the most recognizable Serie A players will not participate in the 2022 World Cup following Tuesday’s results. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sweden lost two-nil to Poland in the playoff final. Victor Osimhen and Nigeria will miss out as, and the same goes for multiple South American internationals.

Legendary Juventus stopper Giorgio Chiellini, who moved to Los Angeles FC earlier in the summer window, was inches away from playing at Real Madrid more than a decade ago.

Chiellini Mulling His Future After World Cup Disappointment

March 28, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri, Transfer Market, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Giorgio Chiellini dreamed of finishing out his stellar career in Qatar, but that will not happen. His future hangs in the balance following the loss in the World Cup playoffs. His contract with Juventus runs out in 2023, but the parties will decide together in a couple of months.

A Familiar Downfall: How Mancini Replicated the Inevitable Blunder

March 27, 2022 Michel Sakr International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

How is a coach supposed to drop a bunch of players who lent him a big serving hand in his greatest achievements? The answer is simple: "He doesn't". At least not until it's too late, and his past success has already consumed his future. In this regard, Roberto Mancini wasn't the first manager to commit the same sin, as he joins his loyalists in their great downfall.

Gabriele Gravina, the president of the FA, wants Roberto Mancini to keep guiding Italy. However, he is preparing some alternatives if he stepped down.

World Cup Champion Frontrunner if Mancini Abandons Italy Job

March 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Gabriele Gravina, the president of the FA, wants Roberto Mancini to keep guiding Italy. However, he is preparing some alternatives if the coach steps down. The manager will take a few days to mull over his decision. The Azzurri will face Turkey in a friendly in Konya Tuesday.

Giorgio Chiellini was the first Italy player to speak after the defeat against North Macedonia, while Jorginho expressed regrets for his previous misses.

Chiellini and Jorginho React to Italy Loss vs North Macedonia

March 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella International Football, Italian Football, Serie A, The Azzurri, World Cup, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Giorgio Chiellini was the first Italy player to speak after the defeat against North Macedonia: “It is tough to explain this result. We played a good game, and we just needed to score. We were not presumptuous, although we lacked something." Jorginho expressed regrets for his previous misses.

Gabriele Gravina wants Roberto Mancini to stay on the Italy bench despite the shocking loss in the World Cup playoff against North Macedonia.

Italian FA Head Backs Mancini Following World Cup Sendoff

March 25, 2022 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, World Cup, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Gabriele Gravina wants Roberto Mancini to stay on the Italy bench despite the shocking loss in the World Cup playoff: “The project continues and must be the cure for these major lacerations. We have shared extraordinary moments, and we must overcome this pain together."

Italy vs North Macedonia Player Ratings: Verratti Not Enough

March 24, 2022 Michel Sakr International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Aleksandar Trajkovski snatched the win for the Balkans with a shocking added-time winner on his old turf, spelling the end of the Azzurri's World Cup hopes, as the nation misses out on the grand carnival for the second time in a row. So here are our player ratings for Italy following their devastating defeat at the hands of North Macedonia.

Italy coach Roberto Mancini discussed the World Cup playoff against North Macedonia: “We have not had much time to prepare it.

Mancini Displays Confidence Ahead of North Macedonia Clash

March 23, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Italy coach Roberto Mancini discussed the World Cup playoff against North Macedonia: “We have not had much time to prepare it. The guys needed to recover from recent matches and travels too. We just tried something new for half a day; therefore, we mostly decided to confirm the Euro group."

Despite a long-term contract, the future of Roberto Mancini will be at stake in the World Cup playoffs. The coach will seriously mull over stepping down.

Mancini to Consider His Azzurri Future with World Cup Flop

March 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, The Azzurri, World Cup, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Despite a long-term contract, the future of Roberto Mancini will be at stake in the World Cup playoffs. The coach will seriously mull over stepping down if the Azzurri failed to qualify for Qatar 2022, missing out on the second straight edition. The gaffer had to replace one of his trusted defenders.

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