Italy's road to redemption: Gattuso warns of Israel danger in must-win tie

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has urged his players to remain cautious ahead of Tuesday’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Israel in Udine, warning that their opponents possess the quality to punish any complacency. With a 3-1 victory over...

Italy vs Israel Prediction and Betting Tips | October 14th 2025

The action continues in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as Italy and Israel lock horns at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine on Tuesday. Nine goals were scored when the two nations squared off in September’s reverse fixture and another...

Italy closer to recognizing Palestine after Gaza agreement: Prime minister

BRUSSELS Italy is closer to recognizing the state of Palestine following a Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Monday. "Clearly, if the plan is implemented, Italy's recognition of Palestine will...

Italy’s Gattuso ‘very happy’ at Gaza peace deal ahead of Israel clash

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso on Monday hailed the "beautiful" Gaza peace deal ahead of his team's fraught 2026 World Cup qualifier with Israel. The Azzurri host Israel on Tuesday in Udine, a small city which will be the scene of a massive security...

Meloni: Italy ready to contribute to Gaza efforts

Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP via Getty Images After the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El Sheikh on Monday, Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni stated that Italy is ready to contribute to efforts in Gaza. She added that the recognition of the State of Palestine...

Israel coach vows fresh start after Norway defeat ahead of Italy qualifier

ISRAEL coach Ran Ben Shimon declared his team ready for a new beginning in their crucial World Cup qualifier against Italy following a heavy defeat in Norway last week. Israel currently sits third in Group I with nine points while Norway leads...

HRW urges Italy to revoke its migrant cooperation agreement with Libya

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday called on Italy to revoke its migrant cooperation agreement with Libya, saying the arrangement “has proven to be a framework for violence and suffering, and should be revoked, not renewed.” The Memorandum of...

Streets of solidarity: How Gaza awakened Italy’s conscience

In the past weeks, the protests in solidarity with Palestine have intensified and expanded across Italy, reflecting a widespread and visible discontent regarding the genocide and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip. The...

Norway's 'spare' prince moves to Italy leaving the royal family 'short of people' during scandal-plagued year

Norway's embattled royal family has revealed another of its members has moved overseas, months after Princess Ingrid Alexandra relocated to Australia. Now, her younger brother Prince Sverre Magnus has chosen to leave Norway. But the news means...

Human Rights Watch urges Italy to end support for Libyan Coast Guard

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the Italian government to revoke its immigration cooperation memorandum with Libya, describing it as a “harmful agreement that has led to widespread suffering and serious human rights violations.” HRW...

Italy’s Gattuso ‘happy’ at Gaza peace deal ahead of World Cup qualifier with Israel

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso on Monday hailed the “beautiful” Gaza peace deal ahead of his team’s fraught 2026 World Cup qualifier with Israel. The Azzurri host Israel on Tuesday in Udine, a small city which will be the scene of a massive security...

Does Meloni Smoke? Erdogan's 'Advise' To Italy PM Invokes Macron's Reaction

In a viral clip, Erdogan is seen smiling and telling Meloni, “You look great. I need to get her to quit smoking,” prompting laughter from French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo : AP A lighthearted exchange between Turkish President Recep Tayyip...

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AI reveals hidden 'ring fault' that is unleashing earthquakes in Italy

Italy ready to do its bit in Gaza says Meloni

Italy is ready to do its bit in Gaza, Premier Giorgia Meloni said after the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El Sheikh Monday, adding that the recognition of the State of Palestine was closer after the peace deal and that Rome would deploy peacekeepers...

Verdalia Bioenergy secures €671m to boost biomethane growth in Spain and Italy

Verdalia Bioenergy. Credit: Linkedin Verdalia Bioenergy, backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, has closed a €671 million corporate financing to accelerate its biomethane portfolio across Spain and Italy – one of the largest deals in Europe’s...

France, Germany, and Italy win top honors at the 6th Carpathian International Mountain Film Festival

The winners of the 6th Carpathian International Mountain Film Festival (CMIFF) were films from three countries—France, Germany, and Italy. This was reported by the festival on Facebook. The Best Feature-Length Documentary award went to the film...

Italy coach Gattuso praises Gaza peace deal pre-Israel match

: Head coach Italy Gennaro Gattuso speaks with the media during Italy press conference at Udine Stadium on October 13, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa - FIGC/FIGC via Getty Images) Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso on Monday hailed the...

Ghanaian birth certificate authentication setbacks in Italy resolved - Samuel Botchway

The Registrar of Births and Deaths, Samuel Adom Botchway, has assured Ghanaians living in Italy that the challenges surrounding the authentication of Ghanaian birth certificates for use at the Italian Embassy have been resolved. In a report by...

Why Israel’s World Cup qualifier against Italy will have a different feel to it

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