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Gravina resigns as FIGC president, election set for June 22
Gabriele Gravina stepped down as president of Italy’s football federation during a meeting with the main federation components, with new elections scheduled for June 22.
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Scaloni calls Italy’s World Cup exit a ‘hard truth’
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was saddened by Italy’s play-off elimination, calling the result unfair and difficult to accept as pressure mounts on the Italian FA leadership.
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Spain’s FA condemns anti-Muslim chants during Egypt friendly
The Royal Spanish Football Federation and coach Luis de la Fuente denounced abusive chants that marred Spain’s goalless draw with Egypt in Barcelona, as the national team’s World Cup build-up was overshadowed by another ugly episode in Spanish football.
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Turkiye ends 24-year World Cup drought with playoff win over Kosovo
Turkiye booked a place at the 2026 World Cup after beating Kosovo 1-0 in the playoff final, returning to the tournament for the first time since 2002.
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Italy’s World Cup collapse spills into Parliament as lawmakers demand a briefing from Abodi
After the national team’s third straight failure to reach the World Cup, the political fallout reached the Chamber of Deputies, where lawmakers from across the spectrum pointed fingers at FIGC president Gabriele Gravina and called for Sport Minister Andrea Abodi to answer for the state of Italian football.
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Infantino says Iran will still play World Cup matches in the US despite war tensions
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup and play its group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite pressure to move them.
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England superfan selling £350,000 house to fund World Cup tour
Andy Milne, a 62-year-old retired teacher and familiar face among England fans, plans to sell his second home to raise £350,000 so he can follow the national team across the US, Mexico and Canada for the World Cup.
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Ancelotti: Brazil showed they can match the world’s best
After a 2-1 friendly loss to France in Boston, Carlo Ancelotti said the score stings but the performance gives Brazil confidence ahead of the World Cup.
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Iran bars teams from travelling to countries it calls 'hostile' as football schedule hangs in the balance
Iran's Sports Ministry has banned national and club teams from visiting countries it deems unable to guarantee athlete security, putting upcoming Asian Champions League matches and World Cup logistics under review.
Politics
Iran trains in Turkiye ahead of World Cup friendlies amid rising regional tensions
Iran's national team has been practicing in Belek, Turkiye, limiting media access as it prepares friendlies against Nigeria and Costa Rica and debates moving World Cup matches from the US to Mexico over safety concerns.
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Dino Zoff: Italy have the class, but belief will decide the playoff
Legendary keeper Dino Zoff says Italy are stronger on paper than Northern Ireland, Wales and Bosnia, but in one-off playoff games confidence often beats quality.
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Zidane Poised to Take France Job After World Cup, Report Says
Zinedine Zidane has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to become France head coach after this summer's World Cup, stepping in for Didier Deschamps.