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Sweden and North Macedonia still haunt Italy before Northern Ireland World Cup play-off semi-final

According to L'Équipe, Italy face Northern Ireland on Thursday at 20:45 in a World Cup play-off semi-final, with the scars of exits to Sweden in 2017 and North Macedonia in...

O’Neill focus on Northern Ireland ‘running power’ to cause Italy problems

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill explains how he aims to ‘cause Italy problems’ in tonight’s World Cup play-off, trying to rely on their ‘running power and athleticism.’It kicks off at...

Ireland score two early goals in Czechia; Italy level with Northern Ireland

World Cup Qualifiers Friendly 2026-03-26T20:35:37ZHALF TIME: Czechia 1-2 IrelandIreland led 2-0 through Troy Parrott's penalty and a Czechia own goal before Patrick Schick pulled a goal back. 2026-03-26T20:35:06ZHALF TIME: Italy 0-0 Northern IrelandItaly...

Italy U21: Azzurrini crush North Macedonia in convincing victory

Italy swept North Macedonia aside 4-0 in their European Under-21 Championship qualifier, including Cher Ndour, Luca Lipani and Jeff Ekhator goals.The Azzurrini had won five of their six games in...

Italy ‘must not get hysterical’ if Northern Ireland are frustrating

Gennaro Gattuso’s assistant Luigi Riccio insists Italy and their fans must not ‘get hysterical’ if they struggle to break Northern Ireland down early.It kicks off at the New Balance Arena...

Gattuso: ‘Italy must think positive and not talk about fear’ of World Cup

Gennaro Gattuso warns Italy must ‘not talk about fear, but think positive’ in the World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland, but at the same time ‘respect’ their opponents.It kicks off...