Italy coach Roberto Mancini did not discuss his own future but told distraught fans on Saturday that "accepting even defeats in life is part of a healthy path of human and sports growth,"... more »
Until Gareth Bale pulled up with cramp late in Wales' 2-1 win over Austria in their World Cup play-off semi-final, there was little to suggest this was a man desperately short of action for his club.... more »
Roberto Mancini's future as Italy boss is uncertain after an unimaginable play-off defeat to North Macedonia denied the team he guided to Euro 2020 glory a place at the World Cup.... more »
Turkish captain Burak Yilmaz has announced his retirement from international football after missing a crucial late penalty in the 3-1 defeat by Portugal in Thursday's World Cup play-off.... more »
Italy is once again reeling after failing to reach a second straight World Cup, throwing away automatic qualification before falling to a devastating defeat in the play-offs to North Macedonia.... more »
Portugal are through to a decisive World Cup qualifying play-off final next week after beating Turkey 3-1 in Porto on Thursday, but only after Burak Yilmaz missed a crucial late penalty for the visitors.... more »
A brilliant double from Gareth Bale took Wales to the brink of a first World Cup since 1958 thanks to a 2-1 win over Austria in Cardiff on Thursday.... more »
Gareth Bale has set his sights on leading Wales to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years after declaring himself fit for the play-off semi-final against Austria.... more »
The Czech football team had to postpone their departure for a World Cup 2022 playoff game in Sweden because of a plane problem on Tuesday, the national team spokesman said.... more »
Zlatan Ibrahimovic said Tuesday that Sweden fans should not expect too much of him in the World cup playoffs and that he was "panicking" at the prospect of retiring.... more »
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has tested positive for Covid after experiencing symptoms, the Dutch football association (KNVB) said on Tuesday.... more »
Tom Saintfiet, the Belgian coach who transformed Gambia from minnows to Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finalists this year, desperately wants to avoid the fate that befell Madagascar.... more »
Italy are aiming for World Cup glory despite having to navigate a treacherous play-off path in order to get the 2022 tournament, with North Macedonia the first barrier standing in their way.... more »
North Macedonia forward Aleksandar Trajkovski is hoping to enjoy something close to home advantage when his team face Italy in Palermo on Thursday in the World Cup play-offs.... more »
Napoli defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo has been ruled out of Italy's upcoming World Cup play-offs with a right knee injury, the Italian football federation (FIGC) confirmed on Sunday.... more »
Lazio defender Luiz Felipe and Cagliari forward Joao Pedro have both received their first call-up for Italy on Friday ahead of next week's World Cup play-off against North Macedonia.... more »
Manchester United's David de Gea was dropped from the Spain squad on Friday, with Brentford goalkeeper David Raya a surprise inclusion by coach Luis Enrique.... more »
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday refused to suspend FIFA's ban on Russia taking part in the playoffs for the 2022 World Cup finals that was imposed over the invasion of Ukraine.... more »
Sweden said Wednesday it believed its team could be at a disadvantage after FIFA confirmed that Russia would be kicked out of the 2022 World Cup playoffs over the invasion of Ukraine.... more »
