World Cup play-off draw analysis: Will Italy and other European hopefuls be happy with their path?

Italy's team manager Gianluigi Buffon, left, and head coach Gennaro Gattuso at the World Cup play-off draw on Thursday ...

What is Northern Ireland's record against Italy?

Northern Ireland have recorded just one victory over Italy in the 11 previous meetings between the two nations. Michael ...

Italy face Northern Ireland in European playoffs, Sweden meet Ukraine

Italy will face Northern Ireland in the European playoffs in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup while Sweden meet ...

World Cup 2026 play-off draws live updates: Italy draw Northern Ireland, Wales to face Bosnia & Herzegovina

The inter-confederation draw has plotted Jamaica against New Caledonia and Bolivia against Suriname — with DR Congo and Iraq ...

Naomi Girma returns for year’s final USWNT matches against Italy

Defender Naomi Girma has been named to the U.S. roster for a pair of upcoming matches against Italy after returning from a ...

Prosecutors seek six-month ad ban for Italy's Tod's over alleged labour abuse

By Emilio Parodi MILAN (Reuters) -Italian prosecutors have placed luxury group Tod's and three of its executives under ...

‘Fake’ carbonara sauce causes outrage in Italy

Italy is pushing to ban “Italian-sounding” foods abroad amid a scandal over the appearance of a Belgian-made carbonara sauce ...

Brussels set to issue formal warning to Italy over ‘golden power’ rules

Brussels is set to issue a formal warning to Rome over concerns that Italy’s far-reaching “golden power” rules may breach EU ...