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The Italian bottle job! The Azzurri have two games to avoid nightmare of Euro 2024 play-offs... failure to beat North Macedonia - who ruined their World Cup dreams - and Ukraine would be stumbling Italy's latest disaster
17/11/23 16:09
After the choruses of 'Football's Coming Rome' subsided, the hangovers had worn off, and Roberto Mancini's Giorgio Armani suit had come back from the dry-cleaners, Italy will have set about planning how to defend their Euros title in Germany. What they will not have taken into consideration was whether or not they would even qualify. It has been 35 years since the reigning champions failed to qualify for a European championship. The great French team of the 1980s was still reeling from the loss of their talisman Michel Platini in 1987, and failed to make the cut in 1988 having gone all the way in 1984....read
ENGLAND'S EURO 2024 SQUAD LADDER: Rashford and Trent leap up the rankings but Phillips and Toney plummet... after two fine wins, how is Southgate's 26 shaping up?
20/06/23 21:00Yes, England won their two European Championship qualifiers in the last week very comfortably - but there will still be lots to stew on for manager Gareth Southgate.THE NOTEBOOK: Time for a rest, Gareth? No, the England boss is off to Georgia! PLUS, Steven Gerrard discusses Saudi offer and the ball is in West Ham's court over Declan Rice
19/06/23 21:14SAMI MOKBEL AT OLD TRAFFORD: The season's over…finally! Well, not for Gareth Southgate and his assistant Steve Holland. They're not putting their feet up despite two more qualifying victories.England 7-0 North Macedonia - Euro 2024 qualifier RECAP: Saka nets a brilliant hat-trick - including a STUNNING second - as Three Lions run riot at Old Trafford, with Kane scoring twice in season finale
19/06/23 17:15Recap Mail Sport's live blog for tonight's Euro 2024 qualifier between England and North Macedonia.Gareth Southgate is ready to recall Man City's Treble winners to England's starting XI, as manager warns his side not to underestimate North Macedonia
18/06/23 16:18DOMINIC KING: Gareth Southgate is ready to restore some of Manchester City's Treble winners to England's team as he warned against underestimating North Macedonia.Brighton's Lewis Dunk 'is in the frame for an England call-up for next month's Euro 2024 qualifiers'... FIVE YEARS after his only cap - with Man City's Champions League finalists set to miss Malta and North Macedonia games
22/05/23 08:16Dunk has once again had a fine season as Brighton captain, in which Roberto De Zerbi's team have surpassed all expectations and now the centre back is poised to return to the England squad.Bruno Fernandes' double books World Cup spot for Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo and Co avoid slip-up against Italy's conquerors North Macedonia
29/03/22 17:45MATT BARLOW IN PORTO: Cristiano Ronaldo and his gifted supporting cast decreed enough was enough and North Macedonia's unlikely flirtation with the World Cup would end here.North Macedonia's giant-killers are offered €500,000 reward by their prime minister if they destroy Cristiano Ronaldo's dream and complete staggering qualification for the World Cup in Qatar
29/03/22 15:07Portugal are ranked 59 places above North Macedonia but tonight's fixture could still go down to the wire. Portugal will have to take extra care after Kovacevski promise to pay his side if they win.The World 'Cut'! Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal take on Italy's conquerors North Macedonia, it's Salah vs Mane again as Egypt and Senegal do battle, USA are on the brink and Australia still have plenty of work to do as teams face the chop tonight
29/03/22 09:43The qualification process has been ongoing since the summer of 2019, but the majority of nations will imminently decide their fate with a number of key clashes ahead.North Macedonia are forging a reputation for shocking Europe's big guns having beaten Italy and Germany... their side is ready to 'burn' on the pitch to dump Portugal and Ronaldo out of the World Cup
29/03/22 08:42They sent shockwaves around the world of football last week by dumping Italy out of World Cup qualifying and now, Portugal are in North Macedonia's sights.'I want hell breaking loose!': Cristiano Ronaldo issues a rallying cry to Portugal ahead of their World Cup play-off showdown with North Macedonia, as he calls for national anthem music to be turned off so fans have to sing it even louder
28/03/22 14:22North Macedonia created a huge shock when they eliminated Italy, the winners of four World Cup titles. Hence the Portugal talisman has called on fans to ensure they do not suffer the same fate.Gareth Southgate's England will find out their World Cup group opposition in exactly ONE WEEK with the draw for the first ever winter edition of the competition approaching fast: Everything you need to know
25/03/22 15:40A total of 32 nations will compete at this winter's World Cup, which takes place over November and December, with 29 teams to have qualified by the time of the draw.Roberto Mancini is coy over his future as Italy manager after their humiliating World Cup play-off defeat by North Macedonia... as he bemoans 'bad luck' for missing out on a place in Qatar
24/03/22 23:05Roberto Mancini has lamented Italy's bad luck for their shock World Cup play-off defeat by North Macedonia, before remaining coy on his future.Portugal and Italy are one game from the ULTIMATE World Cup play-off... but write off their opponents at your peril! Turkey have netted in ALL their qualifiers so far, while unfancied North Macedonia are a team more than ready to spoil the party
24/03/22 11:35Whatever the outcome come Sunday evening, one of these world heavyweights will not occupy one of the three European berths yet to be decided ahead of this winter's tournament.World Cup 2022 play-offs EXPLAINED: Portugal and Italy are at real risk of missing out on Qatar, with Scotland and Wales also set to scrap it out... but just how will the knockouts work? Which teams will be involved? And when is the draw?
15/11/21 15:38The 2022 World Cup qualifying group stage comes to an end on Tuesday, with the focus then shifting quickly to next year's play-offs. Sportsmail breaks down exactly how they will work.World Cup State of Play: Spain, Russia, Portugal and Croatia all face nervy final-day clashes and Wales are in the play-offs at least, while England could qualify TONIGHT... but there could be trouble for Uruguay and Ivory Coast
12/11/21 11:47Qualification for the 2022 World Cup is now well and truly heating up across the globe, with just over a year until the tournament gets underway in Qatar. But which nations are at risk of missing out?Cristiano Ronaldo misses a big chance to grab Portugal winner as they are held to a goalless stalemate by the Republic of Ireland with defender Pepe seeing red... but they still go top ahead of final-day showdown with group rivals Serbia
11/11/21 18:43Portugal moved closer to automatic World Cup qualification on Thursday despite a poor 0-0 draw with Republic of Ireland that left them needing another point in their final game against Serbia.Euro 2020 race for the Golden Boot: Harry Kane is now just ONE GOAL behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who will win as things stand... while Switzerland's Steven Zuber has the most assists so far
07/07/21 22:30Harry Kane is now just one goal behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the Euro 2020 Golden Boot. Sportsmail takes you through the players with the most goals and assists.Andreas Christensen stepped up when Denmark needed him, West Ham's Czech duo Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek have shone, but Bruno Fernandes had a tournament to forget... how the Premier League's foreign stars have fared at Euro 2020
28/06/21 15:08West Ham stars Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek starred once again for the Czech Republic. But which other non-British Premier League stars have lit up the tournament and who has flopped?Mancini's swagger, Denmark doing it for Eriksen and Modric's masterclass... Sportsmail's experts take their pick of the best GOAL, MOMENT AND GAME from the Euro 2020 group stages
24/06/21 21:31The Euro 2020 group phase has been a memorable one, with gripping drama in every four-nation pool as we narrowed down to 16 teams.The COMPLETE Euro 2020 fixture and results guide: Television schedule for the semi-finals, kick-off times and updated scores
24/06/21 13:02Just like that, the semi-finals are over, and those left in the competition can see glory on the horizon. Sportsmail takes you through the complete fixture list, TV schedule and updated results.Euro 2020 race for the Golden Boot: Cristiano Ronaldo currently leads the way while Switzerland's Steven Zuber has the most assists so far - but Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling have time to catch up
24/06/21 09:00The battle for the Euro 2020 Golden Boot continues as the knockout stages arrive. Sportsmail will keep you up-to-date with the goals and assists standings as each game comes.Goran Pandev is applauded off the pitch by his North Macedonia team-mates with emotional guard of honour... as experienced forward brings 20-year international career to an end with his 122nd cap vs Holland
21/06/21 18:14Pandev, making his 122nd and final appearance for his country, was substituted in the 69th minute of North Macedonia's 3-0 defeat to Holland. His team-mates formed a guard of honour.Holland score fantastic counter-attacking goal as Donyell Malen and Memphis Depay combine before the new Barcelona man scores... but North Macedonia players fume over a possible foul by Daley Blind
21/06/21 18:08Blind's robust challenge on Goran Pandev led to the Netherlands attacking, with Ryan Gravenberch laying the ball off to Malen before the 22-year-old carried it forward brilliantly and set up Depay.North Macedonia 0-3 Holland: Frank de Boer's improving Dutch side maintain their 100% record with Gini Wijnaldum netting twice and Memphis Depay on target
21/06/21 14:00Given the freedom and licence to get forward, Wijnaldum has thrived and added three more goals to his impressive international goal tally, as many as anyone else has managed at Euro 2020.Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal could be in trouble while Spain look to avoid a shock early exit: Permutations explained for the final Euro 2020 groups as knock-out rounds near
21/06/21 12:52The Euro 2020 group stages are now coming to an end, with the last set of matches to be played on Wednesday. But who could each team play in the last-16? And who's at risk of going out?Andriy Shevchenko's side are up and running at Euro 2020 as first-half goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk are enough for three points in Group C after strike by Leeds' Ezgjan Alioski threatened a comeback
17/06/21 11:00UKRAINE 2-1 NORTH MACEDONIA: Andriy Shevchenko's side got their Euros campaign up and running despite their wastefulness in front of goal as they saw off the Group C minnows.Players and coaches from every nation at Euro 2020 including Gareth Bale, Kieran Trippier and Andrew Robertson wish Christian Eriksen good luck in touching video as the Danish star continues his recovery from cardiac arrest in hospital
16/06/21 11:52The Danish star is recovering in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest and collapsing on the pitch during their opening match against Finland in Copenhagen on Saturday night.Slovakia impressed to earn three points and North Macedonia went close to earning a draw... every underdog has their day and they're adding to the romance
14/06/21 21:32A SIDEWAYS GLANCE AT THE EUROS - DANIEL MATTHEWS: This format isn't going anywhere. So let's enjoy the small crumbs of romance when the underdogs have their day while they last.Euro 2020 is now in full swing, with matches being played every day until the group stages end on June 23: Updated results, tables, fixtures and odds to qualify for the knockouts
14/06/21 12:09Euro 2020 is well underway with matches coming every day until the end of the group stages on June 23. Sportsmail takes you through the updated tables, fixtures, results and odds.Euro 2020 race for the Golden Boot: The updated top scorer and assists standings as Cristiano Ronaldo becomes outright top scorer after netting two penalties in France draw
14/06/21 11:00The battle for the Euro 2020 Golden Boot is now underway, with Cristiano Ronaldo currently at the top of the standings. Sportsmail will keep you up-to-date as each game comes.Austria 3-1 North Macedonia: Marko Arnautovic seals victory over Euro 2020 tournament minnows after Goran Pandev had pounced on defensive blunder to equalise
13/06/21 14:00Late goals from substitutes Michael Gregoritsch and Marko Arnautovic gave Austria a convincing 3-1 victory over European Championship debutants North Macedonia in their opening Group C clash.The COMPLETE Euro 2020 fixture and results guide: Television schedule for every match, kick-off times and updated scores
11/06/21 12:30There are set to be 51 matches at this summer's Euro 2020, all of which will be shown on TV in the UK. Sportsmail takes you through the complete fixture list, TV schedule and updated results.The European Championships get underway TODAY as Turkey and Italy go head-to-head - but when is the opening ceremony and how to watch it?
11/06/21 09:30Euro 2020 gets underway today as Turkey and Italy go head-to-head in Rome. The opening ceremony will take place shortly before. Sportsmail details everything you need to know.Euro 2020 build-up RECAP: The European Championships start TODAY as Turkey and Italy go head-to-head in Rome... while England receive a major boost with the return of Harry Maguire - all the latest news and pictures here
11/06/21 09:00EURO 2020 BUILD-UP LIVE: Sportsmail takes you through the breaking Euro 2020 news and latest picctures, as the tournament kicks off TODAY with Turkey vs Italy.Italy and France look in ominous form, Spain and Germany can't find any consistency and although England secured back-to-back wins, there's PLENTY of questions to be asked... who's in form and who's struggling to find their feet ahead of Euro 2020
10/06/21 17:33Here, Sportsmail takes a closer look at how every team has fared in the warm-up games and assesses who's in form and who looks rusty going into the tournament.Euro 2020 starts TOMORROW, with a total of 51 matches to be played across 11 different cities - but which stadiums will be used? How many fans will be allowed to attend? And what are the current coronavirus protocols?
10/06/21 16:30With Euro 2020 starting tomorrow, Sportsmail takes you through the 11 host cities, which venues are being used, how many fans can attend and what the requirements are.Can anyone stop France from winning Euro 2020? Is it between Kylian Mbappe and Romelu Lukaku for the Golden Boot? And who is the young star to watch? Sportsmail's experts have their say on the major tournament talking points
10/06/21 13:32Here, Sportsmail's experts give their thoughts on the big talking points ahead of the Euro 2020 curtain-raiser between Turkey and Italy in Rome on Friday night.Euro 2020 build-up LIVE: Boost for England as Harry Maguire returns to training ahead of their opening match against Croatia... follow all the latest news and pictures here as the tournament prepares to kick off TOMORROW in Rome
10/06/21 08:32EURO 2020 BUILD-UP LIVE: Sportsmail takes you through the breaking Euro 2020 news and latest picctures, with just one day remaining until the tournament gets underway.Belgium, Poland and Switzerland have to trek a combined 18,000 MILES in the group stage, while England, Italy and Spain stay at home... so, how far does each country have to travel at the Euros?
09/06/21 10:03Sportsmail has plotted each team's travel plans for the group stages from the initial flight from home to their training camp and to each and every match away from their base.Euro 2020 build-up RECAP: All the latest news and pictures with just TWO DAYS to go until the tournament kicks off in Rome... as England put the finishing touches on their preparations ahead of opening clash with Croatia
09/06/21 09:00EURO 2020 BUILD-UP RECAP: Sportsmail takes you through the breaking Euro 2020 news and latest picctures, with just two days remaining until the tournament gets underway.Guide to the Euro 2020 minnows: North Macedonia ordered their strip in the WRONG colour, Slovakia's talisman has scored 100 goals in Serie A... and the average player is paid just £17 per hour in Finland
08/06/21 20:00North Macedonia and Finland have qualified for their first finals, while Slovakia who continue to punch above their weight, face a tough test this time after a slump in form - our guide to the minnows.Euro 2020 build-up LIVE RECAP: All the latest news and pictures with just THREE DAYS to go until the tournament kicks off in Rome... With England beginning their final training camp today
08/06/21 08:59EURO 2020 Build-up RECAP: Sportsmail takes you through the breaking Euro 2020 news, with just three days remaining until the tournament gets underway .Robin to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Batman with Sweden, a Chelsea and Arsenal and target pulling the strings for Italy and a Polish winger lighting up the Championship for Wayne Rooney's Derby! Top 10 young stars YOUR club will be keeping an eye on at Euro 2020
01/06/21 21:00A major international tournament is a huge opportunity for players on the fringes of stardom to announce themselves as the main attraction. Sportsmail picks out 10 to keep an eye on.Euro 2020 confirmed squad lists: EVERY player selected for this summer's tournaments... as Benzema earns a shock recall to the France team, Gilmour is named in Scotland's squad and Alexander-Arnold earns a place in Southgate's 26
19/05/21 11:24Euro 2020 is now under a month away, and a number of nations are starting to announce their provisional squad lists. Sportsmail takes you through each and every player set to feature.There will be 51 matches played across 11 cities at this summer's European Championships, but which stadiums will be used and how many fans will be allowed to attend?
17/05/21 14:21With this summer's European Championships now under a month away, Sportsmail takes you through the 11 host cities, which venues are being used and how many fans can attend.Eleven host cities and 51 matches in a month and England as favourites... here's all you need to know about Euro 2020 which is being played across the continent
14/05/21 09:09Euro 2020 is finally set to go ahead this summer after being postponed last year, with the tournament running from June 11 to July 11. Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know.Can England and Scotland both get out of their group and which one out of France, Germany and Portugal will suffer in the 'Group of Death'? All you need to know about the Euro 2020 group stages as the tournament edges closer...
13/05/21 12:37With this summer's tournament closing in, Sportsmail previews each team participating in the European Championships taking part across the continent and the star names to look out for...'We cannot allow that to happen': Ilkay Gundogan SLAMS Germany's defending in shock World Cup qualifier defeat at home by 65th-ranked North Macedonia... while Joachim Low blames tiredness
31/03/21 23:45The Manchester City midfielder slammed Germany's poor performance in their shock 2-1 home defeat to North Macedonia, claiming they made it 'easy' for the European minnows.Timo Werner produces HORRENDOUS miss in Germany's shock World Cup qualifying defeat by North Macedonia... with the £53m Chelsea striker spurning the chance just five minutes before the minnows scored their winning goal
31/03/21 22:16The £47.5million Chelsea striker failed to tap into an empty net from a few yards out during Germany's shocking 2-1 home loss to North Macedonia on Wednesday.Germany 1-2 North Macedonia: Joachim Low's side STUNNED as they lose a home World Cup qualifier for the first time since England beat them 5-1 in 2001 - with Eljif Elmas' late strike winning it after Timo Werner missed a sitter at 1-1
31/03/21 20:42North Macedonia scored an 85th-minute winner through Eljif Elmas to stun Germany in their World Cup qualifier as the Balkan country celebrated their greatest international victory.Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos says it is 'wrong' for Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup due to their human rights record... but insists boycotting next year's tournament would NOT be the best thing to do
31/03/21 15:38A report released last month by the Guardian revealed how 6,500 migrant workers have died since Qatar was awarded World Cup host statusEngland will look to finish the international break by making it a perfect start to their World Cup 2022 qualification campaign as they host Poland on Wednesday: Everything you need to know ahead of kick-off
30/03/21 16:00England play their final match of the international break on Wednesday in their World Cup 2022 qualifier against Poland. Sportsmail takes you through the all-important details ahead of kick-off.David Alaba's agent Pini Zahavi says Real Madrid and Barcelona are not the Austrian defender's only options when he leaves Bayern Munich this summer with Chelsea and PSG also in frame
29/03/21 14:56The Austria international, 28, is set to leave Bayern Munich after 13 years when his contract expires in the summer. This has led to a flurry of speculation over the defender's destination.'Things haven't gone smoothly': Kai Havertz opens up on 'tough' first season after £71m Chelsea move and hopes not to 'overthink' negative moments ahead of Blues' Premier League run-in
29/03/21 11:09The 21-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge from German side Bayer Leverkusen for £71million in September 2020, the most expensive player in the club's summer spending spree.He's had much more success with all-conquering Bayern Munich, but FOUR ex-Arsenal stars make Serge Gnabry's 'Dream XI' - including Gunners reject Mesut Ozil alongside Lewandowski, Neuer and Co
29/03/21 09:21Gnabry was highly rated at Arsenal after joining from Stuttgart but after just 18 appearances across four seasons - including a disappointing loan at West Brom - he left for Werder Bremen in 2016.Joachim Low insists Toni Kroos remains a 'very important' part of Germany's side despite Real Madrid midfielder missing out on World Cup qualifier triple-header through injury
27/03/21 09:23The Real Madrid midfielder joined up with the national side at their headquarters in Dusseldorf earlier this week but was then sent back to Spain with an adductor injury.WORLD CUP QUALIFYING ROUND-UP: Robert Lewandowski rescues Poland in six-goal thriller against 10-man Hungary in England's group, while Albania edge past Andorra... plus the rest of the action
25/03/21 23:35Krzysztof Piatek and Kamil Jozwiak were also on target for Poland, while Roland Sallai, Adam Szalai and Willi Orban struck for the hosts. Hungary's Attila Fiola was sent off in added time.Ilkay Gundogan is flying, Timo Werner and Antonio Rudiger are back in form and the departing Joachim Low wants a swansong at Euro 2020 this summer... four months after being HUMILIATED by Spain, things are looking up for Germany
25/03/21 16:30Several of Joachim Low's squad have found form for their clubs with Ilkay Gundogan leading Manchester City's title charge. Chelsea's German contingent have also been reinvigorated.Germany's World Cup qualifier against Iceland WILL go ahead despite Jonas Hofmann testing positive for Covid-19 after Joachim Low's squad were 'confined to their hotel rooms' to reduce the risk of spreading
25/03/21 11:47The qualifier is due to take place at 7:45pm GMT at the MSV Arena, and DFB spokesman Jens Grittner told BILD on Thursday morning the game would 'definitely take place as things stand'.England begin their quest for World Cup 2022 qualification TODAY as Gareth Southgate's side take on San Marino at Wembley: Everything you need to know ahead of kick-off
25/03/21 09:35England play San Marino on Thursday evening in their opening match of World Cup 2020 qualification. Sportsmail brings you the all-important information ahead of kick-off.Germany must restore pride, Portugal need to cram their stars into one team, Gareth Southgate is still working out his best England line-up and France look ominous for Euro 2020 glory... the key issues to look out for in March's busy international schedule
23/03/21 21:00International football is back and this month's World Cup qualifiers promise to give fans a fascinating glimpse of what we can expect at this summer's European Championships.Holland were one of Euro 2020's favourites before the Covid delay... With Van Dijk now crocked, star men facing uncertain club futures and De Boer replacing Koeman, the World Cup qualifiers will give a first glimpse of just how strong they really are
23/03/21 20:00What a difference a year makes. With the football season playing catch up after last year's Covid-19 lockdown across Europe, it is Holland's fans who are left ruing how time has left its mark on their squad.Virgil van Dijk is still 'determined to play for Holland at this summer's European Championships', despite Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp claiming it's 'unlikely' defender will feature as he continues to work his way back from horror knee injury
21/03/21 00:45The 29-year-old centre back has been on the sidelines since suffering a serious knee injury against Everton in October, with it previously believed that he would not play again this season.Tokyo Olympics, Euro 2020, Ryder Cup, Lions Tour, Joshua vs Fury, The Ashes, plus the return of all the usual favourites... After Covid ruined 2020, here's why 2021 could be the greatest year of sport we've EVER seen
01/01/21 18:00Because global events were ruined by Covid, not only do we have the return of annual favourites across the various sports but we have a multitude of rearranged events from 2020 to fit in as well.WORLD CUP QUALIFYING DRAW: England face tricky Poland test, while Wales get Belgium and Czech Republic - with Scotland handed favourable group containing Denmark and Austria
07/12/20 16:16England face familiar qualifying foes Poland on the road to the Qatar World Cup in 2022, while Scotland are drawn in a group alongside Denmark, Austria, Israel, the Faroe Islands and Moldova.
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