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World Cup play-offs: Italy beats Northern Ireland 2-0, now faces Bosnia in Zenica
After a slow first half and a livelier second, Tonali and Kean scored as Italy won 2-0 in Bergamo and earned a playoff final against Bosnia in Zenica.
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Sport
Club World Cup Cost the Season: Juve and Almost Everyone Else Are Suffering
Last summer's Club World Cup in the United States may have paid the bills, but it left a lot of European teams short on form, fitness, and patience. From Inter and Juve at home to City and Chelsea in England, the tournament's ripple effects are visible everywhere.
Sport
Champions League Turns Spanish: La Liga Overwhelms Premier 20-9
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid all knocked out Premier League opponents, combining for a 20-9 aggregate score as La Liga reasserts itself in the Champions League.
Sport
Inter Milan's Scudetto Lead Widens: Analyzing the Collapse of Serie A Challengers
Inter Milan's 10-point lead in Serie A looks insurmountable after rivals Juventus, Napoli, and Milan all suffered defeats in a pivotal weekend.
Sport
Spalletti's Juventus Future: Contract Talks Progress Amid Season's Final Push
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti confirms new contract discussions are set to continue, emphasizing team performance over paperwork as the club chases a top-four finish.
Politics
When the Beautiful Game Meets Politics: Messi's White House Visit Sparks Backlash
Lionel Messi faces criticism for applauding President Trump's remarks on Iran during a White House ceremony honoring Inter Miami, highlighting the uneasy intersection of sports and global conflict.
Sport
How Atalanta vs Udinese Became Serie A's Must-Watch Mid-Table Clash
This weekend's Serie A showdown isn't just about points—it's a clash of contrasting narratives, with Atalanta's home fortress meeting Udinese's surprising momentum.
Sport
Italy's World Cup Playoff Path: The Unlikely Scenario That Could Still See Them Qualify
Italy faces a crucial playoff against Northern Ireland, but there's a complex, unlikely scenario that could see them qualify even if they fail.
Sport
Real Madrid's Critical Moment: A La Liga Test Before the Champions League Grudge Match
Real Madrid looks to snap a two-game losing streak against Celta Vigo, with a high-stakes Champions League rematch against Manchester City looming.
Sport
Celta Vigo's Quest: The Search for Madonna's Lost 1990 Jersey
Spanish soccer club Celta Vigo has publicly appealed to Madonna to help locate a team jersey she wore during a 1990 concert, calling it a key piece of club history.
Sport
Milan's Striker Search: How the Rossoneri Are Scouring Europe for a Goal-Scoring Spark
AC Milan are on the hunt for a physical striker this summer, with Borussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy and other high-profile names on their radar after a quiet January window.
Sport
Why Ronny Deila's Sudden Exit from Israel Speaks Volumes About Football's Human Side
Former Celtic manager Ronny Deila fled Israel by bus to Egypt as conflict escalated, highlighting the personal toll behind sports headlines.