Roberto Mancini issued an apology in his first public comments Wednesday after being rehired to coach an Italy squad in crisis three years after he abandoned the same job for a lucrative contract with Saudi Arabia. “I’m very sorry,” Mancini said. “It was like losing the woman of your life. And it means you did … Read more
Italy is set to appoint legendary midfielder Andrea Pirlo as its men’s national team head coach, according to multiple reports on Friday. Italian Federation director Paolo Maldini was reportedly in talks with high-profile free agent coaches, including Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola, but all signs now point to Pirlo being named the Azzurri’s new leading … Read more
The Italian soccer federation (FIGC) has talked to former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti about taking over the crisis-hit national team. It hopes to announce the new Italy coach within the week, with the Azzurri still reeling after failing for a third straight time to qualify for the World Cup. … Read more
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has sensationally confirmed that Pep Guardiola is a primary candidate to take over as the next head coach of the Azzurri. President Giovanni Malago admitted that the federation is prepared to make a significant financial ‘exception’ to lure the former Manchester City boss to the international stage. FIGC eye ambitious … Read more
The 2026 World Cup featured veteran stars and first-time competitors that competed for a title much older than some could imagine. From Croatia’s Luka Modrić at age 42 to Cape Verde’s Vozinha at age 40, the tournament talent spared no age limit. But who are some of the oldest players to have hoisted a World … Read more
Most teenagers spend their time studying, hanging out with friends or getting ready for college. On Thursday, Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsà are expected to start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium. If Spain manages to win the World Cup final for just the second … Read more
It’s the impossible dream this summer: the United States winning the World Cup. Some would go as far as saying it would be a miracle. Ahead of this summer’s tournament, FOX Sports got the star of the biggest sports miracle in American history to let fans know that it can, in fact, happen: Mike Eruzione. … Read more
Italian soccer is in crisis on and off the field, with another refereeing scandal emerging on the heels of the men’s team’s repeated failure to qualify for the World Cup. Gianluca Rocchi, the head of referees in Serie A and Serie B, has been placed under criminal investigation for alleged sports fraud and will appear … Read more
Only seven countries have ever won the men’s FIFA World Cup. Will we see one of those teams do it again this summer, or will a new nation join that elite few? On June 11, the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup — which will be broadcast on FOX Sports’ family of networks — will commence … Read more
The ultimate objective at any World Cup tournament is to lift the trophy alongside your teammates for soccer’s ultimate prize. But there are plenty of individual awards to also strive for – including the Golden Ball Award. The Golden Ball Award was officially introduced at the 1982 World Cup for the very first time, awarded … Read more