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Italy Face France in Nations League Showdown Amidst Lineup Speculation

Italy are set to clash with France in the Nations League on Friday, with Moise Kean tipped for a starting role despite fitness concerns, as Zinedine Zidane prepares for his first home match as France’s head coach.

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Zidane Reflects on 2006 World Cup Headbutt Ahead of First Home Game as France Manager

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Zinédine Zidane will manage L’Équipe de France on French soil for the first time against Italy, a match that brings back memories of his infamous 2006 World Cup final red card.

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Zidane’s Home Debut: France Host Italy in Nations League Showdown

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

Zinedine Zidane takes charge of France at home for the first time as Les Bleus meet Italy in the Nations League. Seven Serie A players feature for France, while Italy has made squad adjustments.

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Italy U21s Manager Baldini Eyes Direct EUROs Qualification

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Italy U21s manager Silvio Baldini has discussed his side’s chances of direct qualification for the 2027 U21 European Championship as they prepare for key qualifiers against Albania and Poland this week.

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Andrea Stramaccioni Defends Mancini Amid Italy Criticism

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Former Inter coach Andrea Stramaccioni has defended Italy boss Roberto Mancini, calling criticism after just three days ‘ridiculous’ and highlighting the need for tactical adaptation with a different squad.

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Mancini Urges Italy to Accept Boos Amid Veteran Criticism

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Roberto Mancini reportedly told Italy players to accept fans’ boos after their 2-0 loss to Belgium, while four experienced players, including Tonali, were singled out for criticism by La Gazzetta dello Sport.

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Italy Confirm Squad Numbers and Expected Line-up for Belgium Nations League Clash

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Italy has confirmed its squad numbers for the upcoming Nations League match against Belgium, with Pio Esposito, Moise Kean, and Giacomo Raspadori taking prominent shirts. Roberto Mancini’s second debut as head coach will see a number of players excluded from the final 23-man squad.

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Italy vs Belgium: 40,000 Fans Expected for Mancini’s Nations League Return

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Around 40,000 fans are anticipated at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico for Italy’s Nations League opener against Belgium, marking Roberto Mancini’s first match back as head coach.

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Cagliari’s Romano Set for Italy Debut, Must Pay Swiss Federation €100,000

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Alessandro Romano is poised for his Italy debut, but the Cagliari midfielder faces a €100,000 compensation payment to the Swiss Federation for his international allegiance switch.

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Sebastiano Esposito Reflects on Italy Call-Up Alongside Brother Pio

發佈留言 / NEWS / Davies Chloe

Sebastiano Esposito has expressed his immense pride after earning his first senior Italy call-up, a special moment he shares with his younger brother Francesco Pio. The Sassuolo forward and his sibling are set to join the Azzurri for their Nations League campaign.