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Russia have launched an audacious bid to replace Italy as the hosts of Euro 2032, despite being banned by UEFA and FIFA since the country's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

The world's best goalkeeper walks into a small room and folds his enormous frame into a plastic chair. On his right cheek is a three-inch scar and on a table is his first trophy in English football.

The unusual session was overseen by Italian Under-21 head coach Silvio Baldini, who was appointed in the summer, and has become known for using innovative methods at club level.

Federico Chiesa has found chances hard to come by this season but he may have finally found a route to minutes in his homeland.

Despite the avalanche of money thrown at transfers this summer, Gianluigi Donnarumma's £26million arrival as a Manchester City goalkeeper, a Pep Guardiola goalkeeper, is the most intriguing of all.

The 2006 champions remain in a battle to reach the finals of the competition next summer after losing to group leaders Norway earlier in qualifying, meaning they sit second in their group.

Goalkeeper Lamberto Boranga, who retired back in 1983, will pull his gloves back on with seventh-tier club Trevi in October and is taking his comeback seriously.

Thomas Sarritzu, of Volpiano Pianese, was left with a fractured ankle bone, neck trauma and severe bruising after the shocking scenes during an Under-14s clash with Carmagnola Queencar.

He was due to attend training with Tuscan non-league side ASD Castell'Azzara on Wednesday but fell ill and lost consciousness on Tuesday per reports.

Liverpool believe they have pulled off an almighty coup. In fact, they think they are signing the best young defender on the market. Andrea Pirlo and Arrigo Sacchi are among those that agree.

The 34-year-old played for Serie A side Genoa last season but was released this summer after making just six appearances for the club.

He left the pitch in tears as Italy suffered a heartbreaking exit from the European Under-21 Championship, losing 3-2 after extra time to Germany despite a heroic display with nine men.

Jose Mourinho was being considered for the role of Italy coach before Azzurri legend Gianluigi Buffon vetoed his appointment - according to reports from Italy. Italy appointed Gennaro Gattuso.

The 47-year-old takes charge following a turbulent start to the Azzurri's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, which began with a dismal 3-0 defeat to Norway in Oslo last week.

The 2026 World Cup begins a year from today and these are the must-know under-the-radar stars who will light up the global showpiece.

The former Chelsea, Leicester and Roma boss had been in talks with the Azzurri after they parted ways with Luciano Spalletti earlier this month with Italy at risk of missing next summer's World Cup.

It ended not with a bang but a whimper. Luciano Spalletti asked his Italy side to deliver a rousing win to end his reign and was delivered a 2-0 victory over Moldova he described as a 'struggle'.

Totti proved he still has the same magic that saw him bag over 300 goals for both club and country as he put on a show on Sunday.

Spalletti, 66, sensationally announced his own departure while speaking to reporters ahead of the Azzurri's World Cup qualifier against Moldova.

Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson has revealed how re-watching Aberdeen's painful 2018 Scottish League Cup final defeat to Celtic inspired him to a historic Coppa Italia triumph.

The stakes could not be higher for this Coppa Italia final. For Bologna and Lewis Ferguson, legend status is at their fingertips. For Milan, it could be their last chance to qualify for Europe.

'At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,' Cardinal Kevin Farrell said.

A former World Cup winner has opened up on the impact of a rare genetic condition on his life eleven years after he called time on his heavily decorated career which included a stint at Barcelona.

Tonali has inadvertently become a key figure in the latest phase of Italy's ongoing probe into illegal online betting, but Mail Sport understands the Toon star is not facing any further punishment.

Buffon retired in 2023, ending his career at Parma - still in his home country - which is the team he began his career with before moving to turn and then French side Paris Saint-Germain.

Germany capitalised on a distracted Italy team with the help of a quick-thinking ballboy during Sunday's dramatic 3-3 draw in the Nations league quarter-finals to set up a match against Portugal.

A World Cup winner's son made his professional debut for Serie B side Pisa on Sunday, a month after the 17-year-old earned his first call-up to represent his Under 18 national team.

The national team career of the 17-year-old midfielder will start after his impressive performances in the youth teams of the for Serie B side Pisa during this season.

The 22-year-old Bove was released from the hospital on Friday but won't be able to play in Italy again if he needs a defibrillator for his heart. Playing with a defibrillator is prohibited in Italy.

The 22-year-old was rushed to hospital after falling to the floor untouched in the 16th minute of the encounter against Inter Milan, which was subsequently abandoned.

Bove, 22, was rushed to hospital after falling to the floor untouched in the 16th minute of Fiorentina's match with Inter Milan on Sunday, which was subsequently abandoned.

Bove, 22, collapsed and was rushed off the pitch in an ambulance during his side's Serie A match against Inter Milan. The midfielder went down untouched in the 16th minute on Sunday.

Bove, 22, went down untouched in the 16th minute with referee Daniele Doveri hurriedly stopping the game to allow him to receive treatment.

Zinedine Zidane was dramatically shown a red card in the final game of his career after clashing heads with the former Italy star, whose side went on to lift the trophy.

The footballing legend played more than 1,000 matches in a career spanning four decades, making his debut for Parma in the 1995-96 season. He lifted the World Cup trophy in 2006.

Glenn Hoddle believes he has pinpointed the moment his heart problems began, revealing that a dramatic England match could have led to his 'traumatic' cardiac arrest in 2018.

A return would see him smash Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Serie A outfield player age record by seven years but he thinks it is possible.

His six goals, raw passion and wild eyes will always be as integral to Italia 90 as Gazza's tears and the stirring sounds of Nessun Dorma.

Back in 2020, Mail Sport spoke with Schillaci about briefly becoming one of the most famous people in sport, finishing second in the Ballon d'Or runnings and his surprise affection for Arsenal.

The latter years of his career coincided with his struggles with drug addiction, including cocaine and heroin. Now, at the age of 62, he is back in Palermo, where he was born in 1962.

Subbiano manager Alessio Guidotti landed himself in hot water after a moment of madness during his side's sixth-tier game against Pontassieve.

Calafiori, who signed for Arsenal in a £42million move from Bologna, suffered a freak blow to his ankle after Ousmane Dembele fell on him having been tackled by Bastoni.

Chiesa landed at Liverpool John Lennon Airport in the late afternoon on Wednesday having flown in on a Cessna aircraft from Turin, with the Italian international set for talks with the Reds.

Liverpool have agreed on a fee for the 26-year-old at £10m plus £2.5m in add-ons. Footage on Wednesday showed a plane from Turin landing on the tarmac at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

With their Serie A opener less than a month way, Wise has announced he has departed the club whilst seemingly aiming a shot at Cesc Fabregas in his parting statement.

The former Arsenal and Chelsea player, 37, was firstly a caretaker manager then a No.2 as Como returned to the Serie A after a 21-year absence, and will now lead the club next season.

It largely stems from England's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy, with the perception claiming that the Three Lions were too negative after taking the lead and failed to react to Italian changes.

The Azzurri slumped out of the tournament after goals from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas sent them home in the Round of 16 on Saturday.

Spalletti had seen his side lose 2-0 to Switzerland to be dumped out of the competition. And the journalist invoked Spalletti's wrath with a cheeky question.

Luciano Spalletti's side looked cowed and toothless at the Olympiastadion in Berlin in the face of a well-oiled Swiss machine, conceding twice without reply to snuff out hope of a title defence.

England have found out their opponents in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals if they manage to beat Slovakia on Sunday - after holders Italy exited the competition. 

JOE BERNSTEIN: Berlin had been the venue for Italy's triumph at the 2006 World Cup but they never looked like pulling off a repeat as they were second-best in every department.

Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates from Switzerland vs Italy at the Olympiastadion, Berlin as the defending champions were knockout out.

At just the right time for Gareth Southgate's men, rival fans are feeling nervous and pundits are identifying weaknesses in sides that were previously seen as insuperable.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Barely an hour after Italy had avoided an early Euro 2024 exit by the tiniest of margins against Croatia, Luciano Spalletti decided to let rip.

The European Championships round-of-16 gets underway on Saturday, June 29 and this is where you can watch every game.

England managed to limp their way to winners of Group C, that was enough to see them earn a favourable draw in the knockout rounds.

In a video which circulated on social media after the final whistle, Barisic showed off two nasty-looking bite marks, reportedly gained during the crush to secure the player's shirt.

Dalic's side seemed all but set to progress to the knockout stages of the European Championship after Luka Modric had fired them into the lead in the 55th minute.

His very presence in the Azzurri squad had the potential to drive the team apart due to a 'love triangle' between him, fellow Italy star Nicolo Zaniolo, and his influencer wife.

Had Italy lost 1-0, they would have finished third in Group B with three points and a minus one goal difference, with the jeopardy of potentially being knocked out.

MATT BARLOW IN LEIPZIG: Zlatko Dalic's side had looked to be heading into the last-16 after Luka Modric scored for Croatia in the second-half, just moments after missing a menalty.

Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Spain take on Albania and Croatia meet Italy in their final game of Group B.

The former Italian great was then taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries with his wife by his side, just like she has been throughout his life and career.

Relive Mail Sport's live blog for Spain vs Italy for all the build-up, live score and action from the Group stage of Euro 2024.

AADAM PATEL IN DORTMUND: Italy recovered from an early scare to beat Albania 2-1 in their opening fixture of Euro 2024.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN DORTMUND: That was the time it took for Federico Dimarco to make calamitous hash of a throw-in and for Nedim Bajrami, of Sassuolo in Italy's Serie B.

Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for Italy vs Albania for all the build-up, live score and action from the group stage of Euro 2024.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN DORTMUND: When they launch their campaign against Albania, it will be from the position of being defending champions of whom far less is expected than normal.

UEFA made headlines on the eve of the competition - with the announcement of a rule change that could significantly impact player behaviour on the pitch.

Euro 2024 is here and many will be looking at their nation's path to the final. But for some there appears to be serious cause for concern that they will not make it out of the group stage.

Bar the few thousand lucky enough to be in the stadiums, fans will soon gather around their televisions in anticipation as they wait to see what their countries can achieve on the big stage.

The cream of Europe's top stars head into the tournament looking to make their mark, but there's plenty that already have among the coaching staff in their playing careers.

Most of these kits have already had their first outing in recent international breaks, with England first sporting their new look in friendlies against Brazil and Belgium in March.

MARTIN KEOWN: With just under two days to go until the hosts kick off the tournament against Scotland in Germany, Euro 2024-mania has reached fever-pitch.

England are one of the favourites to lift the Euro 2024 trophy and have spared no expense to ensure the squad is in the most comfortable of surroundings during their stay in Germany.

After a fearsome qualifying campaign, in any other group Luis de la Fuente's side might have been the favourites, but have a path laced with landmines in the form of Italy and Croatia.

Excitement is building for the 2024 UEFA European Championship's as Germany are set to host the hotly anticipated tournament this month. Here is where all 24 teams rank with FIFA,

The countdown for Euro 2024 is well and truly on as the final pieces of the puzzle are being put together. So when will the final squads be named? Here is everything you need to know.