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Italy warned another World Cup qualifier failure would be "a disaster"

Italy missed out on the 2018 World Cup after a play-off defeat to Sweden and could face a similar demise this time around with North Macedonia and then either Portugal or Turkey standing in their way

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2022

‘We should not be here’: Mancini targets World Cup win before Italy play-off

Euro 2020 winners missed the 2018 finals and must beat North Macedonia in semi-final to keep hopes of reaching Qatar alive

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022

Mancini Gunning for World Cup Glory with Italy's Qualification in the Balance

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. The European champions begin a potential two-match mini campaign in Palermo on Thursday with missing a second straight…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 22, 2022

Paul Pogba branded a ‘major disappointment’ as Manchester United linked with former City boss

Paul Pogba has been branded a disappointment by a former Manchester United coach as the club are linked with an ex-City legend.

Manchester Evening News · Jan 27, 2022

Mario Balotelli's Italy recall is not down to desperation, insists Roberto Mancini

Mario Balotelli is back in the Italy squad for the first time in nearly four years and his former boss at Manchester City - Roberto Mancini - has defended the recall, two months ahead of their crucial World Cup playoff

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2022

Mario Balotelli handed Italy recall - and can ruin Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream

The divisive former Manchester City forward has been named in the Italian national side for their upcoming World Cup qualifying clashes against North Macedonia and potentially Portgual

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022