Today’s Front Pages Saturday 26 September 2026: La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport

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Today’s Front Pages Saturday 26 September 2026: La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport
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✅   Greetings, my friends!  I present to you the latest front pages from the Italian newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport, dated Saturday, 26 September 2026.

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Today’s Front Page La Gazzetta dello Sport, Saturday, 26 September 2026

✅ Baku GP at 13:00: Antonelli 16th after his qualifying accident. Russell takes pole.
Kimi tries again.
A comeback is needed, like in Monza. Leclerc on the front row.

✅ Azzurri beaten by Belgium (0-2)
Ending amid boos
Italy 2 slaps
Nightmare start for the new national team
Super Donnarumma
Mancini: “We have to climb the Everest.”

✅ Turkey defeated (0-1)
Concerns for Mbappé: scores and injures himself.
A left knee injury is feared.

✅ Lazio on December 22
Inter
Saudi Arabia is out, the Super Cup at San Siro

✅ Financial violations
City
114 rules violated
Risk of penalties or relegation

✅ The Azzurro says no to the fourth consecutive tournament: “I’m not ready.” The No. 1 is now at risk
Sinner also misses Beijing: what’s going on?

Today’s Front Page Corriere dello Sport, Saturday, 26 September 2026

✅ Serie A: The schedule with early and late matches through matchday 19

✅ Nations League: Starts with a 0-2 defeat
Mancini’s second spell as coach
Turkey on Monday
Courage, Italy!

Italy is a work in progress, and Belgium doesn’t forgive
A difficult start with too many errors
Godts breaks the deadlock. In the second half, Kean and Pio almost equalize.
Then Lukebakio doubles the lead
Argument between Lukaku and Donnarumma
Roberto: “Poor in the first half. The boos at the Olimpico? They’re welcome”
Montella beaten 1-0 by Zidane.

✅ New attempts to sign the Sporting defender in January
Gonçalo Inácio awaits AC Milan

✅ Financial irregularities
City risks exclusion from the Premier League
114 violations confirmed. Three possible sanctions: extra-large fine, maximum penalty, or expulsion

✅ Today, we run in Baku (13)
Kimi, another miracle needed

Today’s Front Page Tutto Sport, Saturday, 26 September 2026

Front Page Tutto Sport, Saturday, 26 September 2026

✅ Italy – Belgium 0-2
Mancini, false restart: the new Course begins in the worst way
We’re still in Zenica
Not even the Euro 2020 coach can wake us from the nightmare
Van Bommel’s team dominates, Godts and Lukebakio punish us.
Little or nothing to save: the Olimpico whistles. In the end, Lukaku silences the crowd: an argument with Donnarumma. On Monday in Bursa, we face Turkey, defeated by Zidane’s new Franxia (0-1).

✅ Interview with Causio: “Gonzalez is a game-changer; he has something extra.”
“Nico, class and grit worthy of Juve.

The former Juventus ace: “At the end of training, I would sit down with Bettega and Anastasi and try crosses, Conceicao and Kolo did the same. With Carnevali and Massara, we’re in good hands.”
Douglas Luiz, contract renewal to spread his salary.

✅ Torino, the goalkeeper problem
Serno’s method to revive Perri

The preparatory training (tornado in Granata) The basis of Vanja’s progress: he’s trying again with the Brazilian

✅ Earthquake in the Premier League?
City now trembles
“114 violations.”

The club found guilty of almost all the alleged financial infractions. Risk of exclusion.

✅ F1 / Pole Russell in Baku (at 13)
At the block: Kimi furious
Leclerc gives hope

✅ Tennis / Over two-month layoff
Ouch, Sinner also misses Beijing

“The knee isn’t right.” Zverev could take the No. 1 spot from him. Bjk Cup: Azzurre face Ukraine in the semifinals today.

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Results 2026-27 Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16

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🏆🇮🇹👉     Here’s what you need to know about the 2026–27 Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16! This marks the 80th edition of Italy’s premier domestic cup competition. The Lega Serie A has officially set the Round of 16 schedule from December 1, 2026, through January 26, 2027. Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now and catch all the exciting action!

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✅    Single-leg ties: All Round of 16 matches are played as one-off games with no second leg.

✅    No extra time: When a match ends level after 90 minutes, teams immediately proceed to a penalty shootout to determine the winner.

✅    Top seeds enter: The eight highest-ranked teams from the previous Serie A season qualify directly into the Round of 16.

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Result Italy 0 – 2 Belgium, Friday 25 September 2026, UEFA Nations League

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Result Italy 0 – 2 Belgium, Friday 25 September 2026, UEFA Nations League
Matchday 1

56% Ball Possession ITALY and 44% Ball Possession BELGIUM
   Italy 0 – 2 Belgium  
.                                          20′ Mika Godts
.                                          69′ Dodi Lukébakio
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🏆👉         Belgium came away with a convincing 2-0 victory over Italy at the Stadio Olimpico during their opening Group A1 fixture in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League on September 25, 2026. It was a disappointing result for Italy to mark their historic 900th match with a loss. To make matters worse for the Azzurri, the evening was capped off by an intense confrontation between goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and Belgium’s striker Romelu Lukaku.

I really thought Italy would put on a strong showing, but honestly, what we witnessed was pretty disappointing. Italy’s ongoing struggles are genuinely concerning. Playing on home turf at the Olimpico and failing to find the back of the net? That’s tough to swallow.

The honor goal never showed up. Italy made an effort in the second half, but unfortunately came up short.  Ironically, both of Belgium’s goals were set up by players from Serie A! Napoli’s Kevin De Bruyne provided the assist for Mika Godts’ opening goal. And Atalanta’s Charles De Ketelaere set up Dodi Lukébakio for the other one.

Before the action kicks off, the team paid tribute to legendary figures Sandro Mazzola and Franco Baresi. Roberto Mancini, back for his second stint as Italy’s Head Coach, sadly with a defeat.

Here’s what stood out from the Italian squad! Alessandro Romano, a 2006-born talent, made his exciting senior Italy debut. Pio Esposito and Moise Kean teamed up in the starting eleven. The Como striker positioned himself on the left wing of the attacking trio, while Cambiaghi held down the right flank. Romano stepped into the holding midfield spot for his debut, with Barella and Sandro Tonali providing support on either side. Since Bastoni was unavailable, Mancini and Coppola partnered up in central defense, with Di Lorenzo and Calafiori handling the full-back duties.

On the Belgian side, three Serie A regulars made appearances: Kevin De Bruyne, AC Milan’s new recruit Diego Moreira, and Atalanta’s De Ketelaere, who Van Bommel cleverly deployed as a false nine.

GROUP A1: RESULTS AND STANDINGS

Italy fell short against Belgium with a 0-2 defeat

Türkiye couldn’t find the back of the net in their 0-1 loss to France

Standings: Belgium and France are leading with 3 points each; Türkiye and Italy are still searching for their first points with 0

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Mancini’s Return: The Sequel. His last official match was on June 18, 2023, and now, 1195 days later, Roberto Mancini is back on the Italy bench. The coach will lead the Azzurri in their Nations League debut against Belgium’s new squad under Van Bommel, in the opening match of Group A1, which also features Zidane’s France and Montella’s Turkey.

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🇮🇹👉 Italy 0 – 1 Belgium 🇧🇪

Belgium struck early with a stunning goal in the 20th minute! Mika Godts found the back of the net for @BelRedDevils, firing a right-footed strike from inside the box that sailed into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Napoli’s Kevin De Bruyne, who set up the chance perfectly after a swift counterattack. Things are already looking challenging for Italy as they face an uphill battle at the Olimpico…

🇮🇹👉 Italy 0 - 1 Belgium 🇧🇪 Belgium struck early with a stunning goal in the 20th minute! Mika Godts found the back of the net for Belgium, firing a right-footed strike from inside the box that sailed into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Kevin De Bruyne, who set up the chance perfectly after a swift counterattack.

🇮🇹👉 Italy 0 – 2 Belgium 🇧🇪

Dodi Lukébakio netted a stunning goal in the 69th minute for @BelRedDevils, striking a left-footed effort from well outside the penalty area into the bottom left corner. The assist came from @Atalanta_BC’s Charles De Ketelaere, who capitalized on a rapid counterattack. Things are looking pretty tough for the Azzurri right now.

 

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Moise Kean in action against Belgium

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Get ready for an exciting showdown! The Olimpico di Roma Stadium is all set to host the thrilling Italy vs Belgium match!

 

The Italian squad is making their way into the iconic Olimpico di Roma Stadium.

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Italy’s official starting lineup against Belgium

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Italy 0 – 2 Belgium
Friday, 25 September 2026
Olimpico di Roma Stadium
Rome, Italy

20:45

Referee: Daniel Siebert GER
Assistant Referee 1: Jan Seidel GER
Assistant Referee 2: Rafael Foltyn GER
Fourth Official: Sascha Stegemann GER
VAR: Bastian Dankert GER
AVAR: Pascal Müller GER
Referee Observer: Hugh Dallas SCO

Attendance: 47,155.

⚽️     Goals: 20′ Mika Godts, 69′ Dodi Lukébakio

🟨     Yellow Cards: Raskin (B), Moreira (B), Mancini (I), Lavia (B), Fernandez-Pardo (B), Donnarumma (I) and Lukaku (B).

✅      Official lineups – Tabellino:

Lineup ITALIA (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Mancini, Coppola, Calafiori; Tonali, Romano, Barella; Kean, Esposito, Cambiaghi.

Subs: Carnesecchi, Vicario, Kayode, Ahanor, Scalvini, Frattesi, Doumbia, Mandragora, Raspadori, Scamacca, Zoma, Maldini.

Head Coach:  Roberto Mancini

Lineup BELGIUM (4-3-3): Lammens; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Tielemans, Raskin, De Bruyne; Moreira, De Ketelaere, Godts.

Subs: Vandervoordt, De Busser, Seys, Debast, Theate, Vanaken, Lukebakio, Lavia, Keita, Fernandez-Pardo, Openda, Lukaku.

Head Coach: Van Bommel

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Italian National Team Training Report on Monday 21 September 2026

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The Italian national football team kicked off their training camp at Coverciano under head coach Roberto Mancini on Monday, 21 September 2026.    Mancini is optimistic about embarking on his second stint leading the Azzurri. The squad is gearing up for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, starting with Friday’s clash against Belgium on September 25 in Rome.

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Morning session

Roberto Mancini held his official press conference. Here are the key takeaways from the head coach:

Objectives: “I’m here to win, and we’ll achieve some wonderful results. We want to bring the national team back to where it belongs.” Young Players: He emphasized calling up many fresh faces and young talents to get to know them better and build a strong foundation for the future squad.

About the 4 UEFA Nations League games: “We have to try to win them, also to climb back up the rankings. We don’t know how much time we’ll need, but we have to be quick in assessing the players we have and understanding what they can give us in the future.  We’re open to any solution. We can play with two strikers, with a 4-3-3, but also in other ways.”

Regarding the FIGC/Malagò Situation: He reassured everyone that the team should focus solely on training hard and securing a win in the challenging match against Belgium.

 

 

Italy Head Coach Roberto Mancini’s Press Conference on Monday, 20 September 2026

Afternoon Session.

The first training session took place on the Coverciano pitch this afternoon. Early tactical insights showed: Base Formation: Mancini immediately set up a 4-3-3 system. He tested players in dual and triple roles.   Mancini experimented with various combinations and different setups (such as Riccardo Calafiori being tried as a fullback).

The squad dealt with some absences due to injuries from the recent league matches, forcing the head coach to adjust his roster. For instance, Inter defender Federico Dimarco had to leave the camp due to injury. In his place, Mancini called up Aston Villa defender Matteo Ruggeri. Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante also couldn’t answer Mancini’s call, so the coach brought in Como midfielder Samuele Ricci instead.

ITALY’S UPCOMING MATCHES UNDER MANCINI

September 25, 2026 – 8:45 PM: Italy vs. Belgium (Rome)
September 28, 2026 – 8:45 PM: Turkey vs. Italy (Bursa)
October 2, 2026 – 8:45 PM: France vs. Italy
October 5, 2026 – 20:45: Italy vs Turkey (Bologna)

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Matteo Ruggeri replaced injured Federico Dimarco

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Samuele Ricci replacing Bryan Cristante

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Genoa defender Johan Vásquez called up for Mexico for September and October 2026 games

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Genoa defender Johan Vásquez called up for Mexico for September and October 2026 games

Mexico’s National Team has revealed a 30-player roster for the FIFA matches scheduled in September and October 2026.   Mexico Head Coach Rafael Márquez launches a new era heading toward the 2030 World Cup.   Márquez is a former Hellas Verona player (2014-15).

Johan Vásquez, the captain and defensive player for Genoa, received a call-up to represent Mexico in their upcoming matches against Colombia, Peru, the United States, and Chile scheduled for September and October 2026. The Mexican national team is being led by Head Coach Rafael Marquez, who previously played for Hellas Verona during the 2014-15 season.

Santiago Giménez, who previously played for AC Milan, is now competing with FC Porto in Portugal.

  • Sat, Sep 26, Mexico vs. Colombia at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD
  • Tue, Sep 29 Mexico vs. Peru at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ.
  • Sat, Oct 3, USA vs. Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ
  • Tue, Oct 6 Mexico vs. Chile at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA

 

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15 Como players have been called up to represent their nations in matches for September and October 2026.

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The international break just got a heavy dose of BiancoBlu as 15 Como players have been called up to represent their countries.

Club captain Lucas Da Cunha and goalkeeper Jean Butez have both earned their first senior caps for France and will feature in Nations League Group A against Turkey, Belgium and Italy. Summer signings Moise Kean and Samuele Ricci have been selected by Roberto Mancini for the same Italy squad, while young striker Mattia Liberali joins the Azzurrini for the 2027 UEFA Under-21 European Championship qualifiers against Armenia and Poland.

Nico Paz links up with Argentina for friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin. Martin Baturina and Ivan Smolčić will turn out for Croatia in Nations League Group C fixtures against the Czech Republic, Spain and England. Trevoh Chalobah has been named in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the same group, facing Spain, the Czech Republic and Croatia.

Willy Kambwala represents Congo in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe plus friendlies against Uganda. Tasos Douvikas has been called up by Greece for Nations League Group B games against Serbia, Germany and the Netherlands. Assane Diao joins Senegal for AFCON Group J qualifiers against Mozambique and Ethiopia as well as a friendly against Comoros.

The young Spanish trio of Jacobo Ramón, Álex Valle and Jesús Rodríguez will play for Spain Under-21s in the 2027 U21 Euro qualifiers against Finland, San Marino and Romania.

The whole BiancoBlu family will be following every minute. Best of luck to all fifteen of them — represent Como 1907 with pride.
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2026-27 Serie A Week 5 Results Live Scores

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2026-27 Serie A Week 5 Live Result and Scores.

Hello, friends! Here are the results for Week 5 of the 2026-27 Serie A. Round 5 kicked off on Friday, 18, continued on Saturday, 19, and wrapped up on Sunday, 20 September 2026.   AS Roma and Inter saw their winning streak come to an end after four straight victories. Both teams drew 2-2 in their fifth-week matchup, earning a single point apiece. This result leaves three clubs tied at the top of the standings with 13 points each: Roma, Inter, and Lazio.

As of Week 5, the leading scorer is Roma’s forward Donyell Malen, who has netted 6 goals.

The Serie A leaders are Inter, Lazio, and Roma, each sitting pretty with 13 points. Cagliari is right on their heels at 12 points, just one point behind the top three. Milan is holding steady with 11 points, two points back. Juventus, Frosinone, and Como round out the pack with 10 points.

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Roma and Inter concluded Serie A Week 5 with a thrilling 2-2 tie on Saturday at the Olimpico di Roma Stadium. Both squads have now seen their impressive four-game winning streaks come to an end. The two teams remain tied at the top of the standings, each boasting 13 points. Here’s what happened: Roma found themselves caught off guard by Inter at home. Manu Koné’s brilliant brace in the 6th and 37th minutes kept the Giallorossi ahead throughout the opening half. Then Argentine star Lautaro Martinez took center stage, leveling the match with goals in the 46th and 79th minutes of the second half.

A fantastic win for AC Milan as they defeated Lecce at San Siro Stadium. This impressive victory is a wonderful boost for the team’s confidence and morale. Plus, Milan celebrated the 100th anniversary of San Siro Stadium in spectacular fashion with this home triumph. For every action, there’s a reaction, and Milan’s response was absolutely convincing. They dominated Lecce with a commanding 3-0 victory, and honestly, the Rossoneri could have easily scored several more goals. The goals came from Christian Pulisic, Adrien Rabiot, and Diego Moreira.

What a thrilling win for Monza defeating Sassuolo at the U-Power Stadium. Monza clinches their first victory of the season and continues to be a tough opponent for Sassuolo, now boasting four wins in their last five Serie A matchups against Sassuolo.  With this result, Monza climbs to 4 points, and manager Juric’s job security gets a much-needed boost. Sassuolo, meanwhile, stays put at seven points as they await the outcomes of other fixtures.

The highly anticipated Fiorentina vs Napoli match concluded in a 1-1 draw at the Artemio Franchi stadium. Gilmour opened the scoring in the 23rd minute of the first half, with Jimenez equalizing in the 6th minute of the second half (his shot was deflected decisively by Marin). Fiorentina reached 4 points and currently sit in 17th place. Napoli earned 7 points and are positioned in 9th place. Vanoli’s Viola side secured another positive result following their 4-2 victory at Venezia and their 3-0 home win against Pisa in the Coppa Italia Round of 16.

Lazio put on an impressive display to beat Venezia FC 2-0 at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo. Their dominant second-half performance sealed the win and propelled Gennaro Gattuso’s squad to the summit of the Serie A table, level with Roma and Inter Milan on 13 points apiece.   Venezia side remains rooted to the bottom of the table with zero points and zero wins so far this season.  It was a memorable occasion for Manuel Lazzari, who marked his 250th appearance in a Lazio shirt.   The match was decided by second-half goals from Mattia Zaccagni in the 51st minute from the spot and Noslin in the 60th minute. Gennaro Gattuso’s Lazio side had never started a league campaign this strongly.

Cagliari pulled off an impressive victory at the Bluenergy Stadium. The Sardinian side now sits at 12 points with four wins in five matches and just two goals conceded under Pisacane’s management. They showcased a disciplined defensive display today, combining solid backline organization with dangerous counterattacking opportunities. Unfortunately, it’s disappointing news for Udinese. The Friuli club has now suffered three consecutive defeats despite putting in a solid performance and pressing hard throughout the second half (Caprile made several outstanding saves). The only goal of the match was scored by Daniel Maldini enough to secure the 3 points.

Juventus secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Atalanta on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Allianz Stadium during matchday 5. The Bianconeri bounced back with a smile in the league following their draw with Milan and loss to Sassuolo. Goals from Francisco Conceiçao and Bremer gave Spalletti the chance to enjoy the international break with peace of mind and continue building his team’s identity.  Juventus matched Como’s 10-point tally, though Fabregas’s side fell to Frosinone today. Atalanta, meanwhile, remains a work in progress with just six points after five matches, showing little of Sarri’s tactical fingerprint so far.

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Italian Serie A Live Standings 2026-27
Rank Teams Played Won Drawn Lost Goal difference Points Current form
1 RomaRoma 5 4 1 0 11 13 WWWWD
2 InterInter 5 4 1 0 7 13 WWWWD
3 LazioLazio 5 4 1 0 5 13 WWWDW
4 CagliariCagliari 5 4 0 1 3 12 WLWWW
5 MilanMilan 5 3 2 0 6 11 WWDDW
6 FrosinoneFrosinone 5 3 1 1 5 10 LWWDW
7 JuventusJuventus 5 3 1 1 4 10 WWDLW
8 ComoComo 5 3 1 1 3 10 DWWWL
9 NapoliNapoli 5 2 1 2 1 7 WLLWD
10 SassuoloSassuolo 5 2 1 2 0 7 LWDWL
11 AtalantaAtalanta 5 2 0 3 -2 6 WWLLL
12 LecceLecce 5 2 0 3 -5 6 WLLWL
13 UdineseUdinese 5 1 1 3 -3 4 DWLLL
14 TorinoTorino 5 1 1 3 -3 4 LLWLD
15 ParmaParma 5 1 1 3 -3 4 LLDLW
16 MonzaMonza 5 1 1 3 -4 4 LLDLW
17 FiorentinaFiorentina 5 1 1 3 -6 4 LLLWD
18 BolognaBologna 5 0 2 3 -3 2 LLDLD
19 GenoaGenoa 5 0 1 4 -7 1 LLLDL
20 VeneziaVenezia 5 0 0 5 -9 0 LLLLL
 
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Italy 34 players named for the UEFA Nations League against Belgium, France and Turkey

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Italy 34 players named for the UEFA Nations League against France and Turkey
September and October 2026

Italy’s manager Roberto Mancini has put together an expanded 34-player squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. The squad combines players from Euro 2021 with nine fresh faces making their international debuts.

Italy faces a demanding schedule with four matches packed into just 11 days.  September 25: Italy vs. Belgium in Rome. September 28: Turkey vs Italy in Bursa. October 2: France vs Italy in Stade de France, Saint-Denis; and October 5: Italy vs. Turkey in Bologna.

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As announced by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the squad will gather in Coverciano on Sunday, September 20 in the evening.   They will prepare for the upcoming matches against Belgium, France, and two encounters with Türkiye. Pessina, Ghilardi, Kayode, Kouadio, Doumbia, Romano, Sebastiano Esposito, Vergara, and Zoma are receiving their first-ever call-ups to the national team.

Italy will kick off their first training session at Coverciano on Monday, September 21.  Italy will launch their campaign in the fifth edition of the Nations League against Belgium at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico on Friday, September 25.   Three days later, the Azzurri will head to Bursa to take on Türkiye at the Atatürk Spor Kompleksi, and finally a clash with France in Saint-Denis on Friday, October 2.

The opening international window of the season will wrap up with a second home fixture against Türkiye on Monday, October 5 at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna.

This represents the start of Mancini’s second stint leading the Azzurri. Clearly, the focus is on rebuilding the national team following their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

 

 

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Four games in eleven days: a real tour de force as Italy look to rediscover enthusiasm and confidence after failing to qualify for the World Cup. The Azzurri’s Nations League campaign gets under way with Roberto Mancini back in charge and naming a 34-player squad. Nine players have received their first Italy call-up: Bologna goalkeeper Massimo Pessina, Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi, Brentford defender Michael Kayode, Monza defender Eddy Kouadio, Cagliari midfielder Alessandro Romano, Sporting CP midfielder Issa Doumbia, Sassuolo forward Sebastiano Esposito, Napoli forward Antonio Vergara and Nürnberg forward Mohamed Alì Zoma.

Honest Ahanor (Crystal Palace) and Samuele Inacio (Borussia Dortmund) retain their places after being selected for last June’s friendlies against Luxembourg and Greece. Nicolò Fagioli and Nicolò Zaniolo return to the Azzurri squad after a spell away, with both last appearing in October 2024, while Rolando Mandragora returns for the first time since March 2021.

DIANA BIANCHEDI MAKES HER DEBUT AS HEAD OF DELEGATION. 

Diana Bianchedi is set to kick off her journey as head of delegation during the team’s training camp. The ex-Azzurra fencer brings a wealth of sports management expertise to the table and proudly becomes the first female head of delegation for the national team.

👉🇮🇹      Updated Italian Squad List
Monday, 21 September 2026

Goalkeepers: Marco Carnesecchi (Atalanta), Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City), Massimo Pessina (Bologna), Guglielmo Vicario (Juventus).

Defenders: Honest Ahanor (Crystal Palace), Alessandro Bastoni (Inter), Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal), Diego Coppola (Paris FC), Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli), Daniele Ghilardi (Roma), Michael Kayode (Brentford), Eddy Kouadio (Monza), Gianluca Mancini (Roma), Matteo Ruggeri (Aston Villa), Giorgio Scalvini (Atalanta).

Midfielders: Nicolò Barella (Inter), Issa Doumbia (Sporting CP), Nicolò Fagioli (Fiorentina), Davide Frattesi (Lazio), Rolando Mandragora (Torino), Samuele Ricci (Como), Alessandro Romano (Cagliari), Sandro Tonali (Tottenham).

Forwards: Nicolò Cambiaghi (Bologna), Francesco Pio Esposito (Inter), Sebastiano Esposito (Sassuolo), Samuele Inacio (Borussia Dortmund), Moise Kean (Como), Daniel Maldini (Cagliari), Giacomo Raspadori (Atalanta), Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta), Antonio Vergara (Napoli), Nicolò Zaniolo (Udinese), Mohamed Alì Zoma (Nuremberg).

Note:  Following a medical evaluation at the Federal Technical Centre in Coverciano on Monday,  21 September, Inter defender Federico Dimarco has been ruled out of Italy’s upcoming matches after failing to recover from an injury sustained with his club. He didn’t pass a medical fitness assessment after picking up a physical issue during the 2–2 Serie A match against AS Roma. He’ was replaced by Matteo Ruggeri.

Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante is unavailable due to a physical problem In response, Mancini has called up Como midfielder Samuele Ricci.

 

PREVIOUS MEETINGS WITH BELGIUM, TÜRKIYE AND FRANCE. 

Strange but true: the last two matches played by the national team in Rome and Bologna saw Italy face Belgium and Türkiye respectively. On 10 October 2024 at the Olimpico, the Azzurri drew 2-2 with the Red Devils, taking a 2-0 lead through goals from Cambiaso and Retegui before De Cuyper and Trossard brought Belgium level. The 4 June 2024 friendly between Italy and Türkiye also ended in a draw (0-0), in the final test before the European Championship began.

Italy have the better head-to-head record against both opponents, with 17 wins, five draws and four defeats against Belgium, and nine wins and four draws against Türkiye. Italy and France have met 41 times since the national team’s first historic match on 15 May 1910 at the Arena Civica in Milan, which ended in a convincing 6-2 victory.

The Azzurri have recorded 19 wins, ten draws and twelve defeats. There have been many memorable encounters, from the 2006 World Cup final, won on penalties by Marcello Lippi’s Italy, to the EURO 2000 final, when France prevailed thanks to David Trezeguet’s golden goal.

THE 2026/27 NATIONS LEAGUE. 

Ahead of the Nations League reform, which from the 2028/29 season will adopt a format similar to that of the new club competitions (the leagues will have three groups of six teams, with each national team playing six matches against five different opponents), the regulations for this fifth edition of the tournament have also changed. To realign the numbers of national teams under the new format (each league will increase from the current 16 teams to 18) the promotion and relegation mechanisms will inevitably change.

Until last season, the bottom team in each of the four League A groups was automatically relegated to League B, while all four third-placed teams faced a relegation play-off against the League B runners-up. In the 2026/27 Nations League, only the two lowest-ranked fourth-placed teams will be automatically relegated. The two best third-placed teams across the four groups will remain in League A, while the two lowest-ranked third-placed teams and the two best fourth-placed teams will face the runners-up from the four League B groups in play-offs. To secure direct access to League A in the next, revamped edition of the Nations League, reaching the quarter-finals or at least finishing among the two best third-placed teams will be important.

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25 September 2026 (20.45 CEST): Italy vs. Belgium – Stadio Olimpico, Rome.

28 September 2026 (20.45 CEST): Türkiye vs. Italy – Atatürk Spor Kompleksi, Bursa.

2 October 2026 (20.45 CEST): France vs. Italy – Stade de France, Saint-Denis.

5 October 2026 (20.45 CEST): Italy vs. Türkiye – Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna.

12 November 2026 (20.45 CEST): Italy vs. France – Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan.

15 November 2026 (20.45 CEST): Belgium vs. Italy – King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels.

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✅    Here are the results of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League – League Phase.  This phase includes 36 teams competing in eight matches each, starting on Tuesday, September 8. The concluding match will take place at Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid on Saturday, June 5, 2027.

Naturally, we will focus on the four Serie A teams participating in the tournament: Como, Inter, Napoli, and Roma. Let’s get ready to support our teams as they strive for success in Europe. Additionally, a special mention goes to Como, who are making their first appearance in the UEFA Champions League!

Inter            Napoli            Roma          Como

This is the 72nd edition of the UEFA Champions League, which was formerly known as the European Cup. It is also the 35th season under its current name and the third season utilizing the league phase format.

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Hello, friends! I am absolutely delighted. Don’t forget to circle the dates on your calendars because the Serie A season for 2026-27 begins on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 2026.

This page will provide you with real-time updates on live scores, results, standings, top scorers, most assists, and the highest number of yellow and red cards, along with Serie A standings and more.

I can hardly contain my excitement to see how this season will play out. Just a quick reminder, Inter is the defending champion. Last season, Lautaro Martinez from Inter was the top scorer with 17 goals. I wonder if we will witness even more goals this season. Will we have a new champion? I bet you are just as excited as I am.

👉 We are preparing for an exhilarating start with several new coaches. New challenges lie ahead. Let’s give a warm welcome to the three teams promoted from Serie B to Serie A this season: Venezia (Serie B champions), Frosinone (runners-up), and AC Monza (play-off winners).

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1 RomaRoma 5 4 1 0 11 13 WWWWD
2 InterInter 5 4 1 0 7 13 WWWWD
3 LazioLazio 5 4 1 0 5 13 WWWDW
4 CagliariCagliari 5 4 0 1 3 12 WLWWW
5 MilanMilan 5 3 2 0 6 11 WWDDW
6 FrosinoneFrosinone 5 3 1 1 5 10 LWWDW
7 JuventusJuventus 5 3 1 1 4 10 WWDLW
8 ComoComo 5 3 1 1 3 10 DWWWL
9 NapoliNapoli 5 2 1 2 1 7 WLLWD
10 SassuoloSassuolo 5 2 1 2 0 7 LWDWL
11 AtalantaAtalanta 5 2 0 3 -2 6 WWLLL
12 LecceLecce 5 2 0 3 -5 6 WLLWL
13 UdineseUdinese 5 1 1 3 -3 4 DWLLL
14 TorinoTorino 5 1 1 3 -3 4 LLWLD
15 ParmaParma 5 1 1 3 -3 4 LLDLW
16 MonzaMonza 5 1 1 3 -4 4 LLDLW
17 FiorentinaFiorentina 5 1 1 3 -6 4 LLLWD
18 BolognaBologna 5 0 2 3 -3 2 LLDLD
19 GenoaGenoa 5 0 1 4 -7 1 LLLDL
20 VeneziaVenezia 5 0 0 5 -9 0 LLLLL
 
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🏆🇮🇹👉   The 2026–27 Coppa Italia, known as the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa due to sponsorship, will mark the 80th edition of this national domestic tournament. A total of 44 teams will be participating.

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Preliminary round: the tournament kicks off with four teams from Serie C and four from Serie B.

👉  First round: the four winners from the preliminary round are joined by the remaining 16 Serie B teams and 12 Serie A teams.

👉  Second round: the 16 winners compete against each other.

Second phase

👉   Round of 16 (single-elimination): the eight winners from the previous round are joined by Serie A clubs, seeded 1–8 (including last year’s champions Inter Milan and the top 7 teams from the 2025–26 Serie A).

👉   Quarter-finals (single-elimination): the eight winners face off.

👉   Semi-finals (two-legged): the four winners compete against each other.

👉   Final (single-elimination): the two winners will go head-to-head.

 

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Hello, my friends!  The Lega Serie A unveiled the fixture list for the 2026-27 Serie A Enilive n Friday, June 5, 2026. The event took place at the Teatro Regio in Parma, as part of the Serie A Festival. The Serie A Calendar for the 2026-27 Season will kick off on 23 August 2026 and is expected to wrap up on 30 May 2027.

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The 2026–27 Serie A will mark the 125th season of top-tier Italian football. Additionally, it will be the 95th season in a round-robin format and the 17th since the establishment of its own league committee, the Lega Serie A.

This season promises to be thrilling with the return of Venezia, Frosinone, and Monza to Serie A after absences of one, two, and one year, respectively. Unfortunately, Cremonese, Hellas Verona, and Pisa have been relegated from the top flight after one, eight, and one year, respectively.

Matchday 1 will showcase the newly promoted team Frosinone from Serie B going up against Juventus. On Matchday 3, fans can look forward to an exciting clash between Juventus and AC Milan. This match is particularly significant as both teams are not participating in the UEFA Champions League this season. The renowned Milan derby, known as the “Derby della Madonnina,” will take place between AC Milan and Inter on matchdays 10 and 24.

✅   Three International breaks (national team fixtures):
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  • 28 March 2027.
✅   Serie A Midweek Rounds

Two midweek rounds are scheduled for 28 October and 6 January 2027, and there will be a Christmas break on 27 December.

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Quarter-finals (League A): The two highest-finishing teams from each League A group move forward to compete in two-legged matchups during March 2027, with one game at home and one away.

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Mancini reacts to Italy’s 2-0 defeat by Belgium

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Roberto Mancini admitted Italy’s first-half display was “below expectations” after the Azzurri suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Belgium in the Nations League.

The returning EURO 2020 hero had hoped for a stronger beginning to his second spell in charge, but Italy now faces an uphill battle in the competition. Belgium was the better side before the break, while Italy improved significantly after half-time without finding an equaliser.

Mancini admits Italy fell short

Mancini acknowledged that Belgium had the upper hand during the opening 45 minutes but felt Italy responded well after the interval and created enough opportunities to get back into the match.

“Belgium played better in the first half; we took the initiative in the second and could’ve equalised, but we conceded on a counterattack with our error. This is football,” Mancini told RAI Sport.

“The first half was below expectations, as Belgium played better, but not the second half. The team did really well until that second goal; we had four or five chances to equalise, we pinned them back, but Belgium are a strong side.”

Italy suffers a 2-0 defeat to Belgium

Although Italy showed signs of improvement after the break, Belgium ultimately secured the victory. Dodi Lukebakio scored on the counter-attack after Mika Godts had opened the scoring, leaving Mancini’s side without a goal despite their second-half pressure.

The defeat leaves Italy at the bottom of Nations League Group A on goal difference after France recorded a 1-0 away victory over Turkiye.

Mancini’s return to the Azzurri dugout therefore began with a disappointing result, with Italy already facing a difficult challenge in the group.

Mancini responds to Italy’s jeers

The reaction from the supporters was also a difficult part of the evening, with Italy jeering both at half-time and again at the final whistle.

Mancini accepted that such a response can come with defeat, particularly given the disappointment surrounding the national team in recent years.

“When we lose, nobody is happy. When you lose, you can get jeered,” he said.

Italy handouts international debuts

There were also opportunities for new faces during the match. Alessandro Romano made his Italy debut in the starting XI after switching his allegiance from Switzerland.

Momo Zoma and Issa Doumbia were also handed their first senior appearances late in the game, adding further new international faces to Mancini’s squad.