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Italy officially decline World Cup 2026 rescue route – even if Iran withdraw

World Cup 2026 will not feature Italy after the government ruled out the Azzurri's participation

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Italy 'Offended' as Trump Envoy Paolo Zampolli Suggests It Replace Iran at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Italy has rejected a proposal to replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, calling it inappropriate and offensive amid rising political tensions.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump pushing FIFA World Cup to betray its values and hit a brand new low

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Italy to Replace Iran? How President Trump Ally Sparked 2026 World Cup Chaos

Speculation of a dramatic change in the World Cup lineup has provoked a global backlash.

Sports Illustrated

Podcast | A vote on trade ties with Israel: Why is the EU so divided?

The rejection by some EU member countries of a renewed proposal to suspend the EU-Israeli trade pact once again exposed persistent divisions within the EU27 over the Middle East. Why is the bloc so split on this issue?

Euronews

Why Italy’s Giorgia Meloni broke with Donald Trump

The Italian prime minister and leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, Giorgia Meloni, has made fostering ties with foreign leaders a central part of her political strategy. A few years before winning Italy’s 2022 general elections, she started cultivating ties with the US and European conservative world as…

The Conversation

After Italian law change, Americans hope supreme court ruling will reopen door to citizenship

Sabrina Crawford among those refused because of rule change

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US clarifies stance on Iran playing at 2026 World Cup

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The Independent UK

US says Iran’s players are welcome at 2026 World Cup after Italy mooted as replacement

Donald Trump’s envoy had floated the idea of Italy replacing Iran at this summer’s tournament

The Independent UK

Perfect Padua and a Greek theatre in Sicily: readers’ favourite places in Italy

From cycling in the Cinque Terre to sipping espresso at a secret spot overlooking the Colosseum, here are some of your Italian highlights

The Guardian - UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump cancels Pakistan peace summit and says Tehran ‘can call us’ if they want to talk

Trump explained the US delegation was not going to travel that far to Pakistan ‘without a plan’

The Independent UK

How to apply for the next series of Race Across the World

The BBC’s BAFTA-winning adventure series, Race Across the World , has opened applications for its next series. The popular show is seeking adventurous duos to embark on an epic journey across land and sea. Producers are keen to hear from a diverse range of applicants, from seasoned globetrotters to complete…

The Independent UK

Italy sports minister says replacing Iran at World Cup is ‘not possible or appropriate’

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The Independent UK

FIFA has 'sole discretion' but no plan to gift Iran's World Cup 2026 place to Italy: report

World Cup 2026 qualifiers Iran will not be replaced by Italy despite absurd political intervention

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The Independent UK

Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official

Four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli

The Independent UK

Italy responds to Trump envoy calling for them to replace Iran at World Cup

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The Independent UK

Italy sports minister rules out replacing Iran at World Cup: ‘Qualification done on the pitch’

Italy missed out on World Cup qualification for a third successive tournament but have been mooted by Donald Trump’s envoy as a potential replacement for Iran

International Business Times UK

Trump Envoy Paolo Zampolli Urges FIFA To Replace Iran With Italy at 2026 World Cup To Repair Ties

Paolo Zampolli's proposal to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup raises questions about politics in football and a bid to repair strained US-Italy relations.

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Dua Lipa, Callum Turner 'Eerie' Wedding Update: Why an Abandoned Italian 'Ghost Town' Is the Ultimate Paparazzi Shield

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner have been invited to marry in Celleno Vecchia, an abandoned village in Italy, offering privacy and romance. The couple has yet to accept the offer.

The Guardian - UK

Liam Rosenior, Chelsea and proclamations ageing faster than milk

In today’s Football Daily: The revolving door in west London keeps on spinning

The Guardian - UK

Italian sports minister dismisses plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup

The Italian sports minister Andrea Abodi has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at the World Cup as ‘not appropriate’

The Guardian - UK

Eighteen wolves found dead in Italian national park in suspected poisoning

Criminal investigation under way after carcasses found across Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise national park within a week

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Parents Charged After CCTV Footage Catches Teen Allegedly Throw Statue From Balcony Fatally Striking Tourist

Law enforcement authorities are figuring out who to blame after a boy threw a statue from a third-floor balcony that made a fatal landing on a tourist’s head.

The Independent UK

Could Italy really replace Iran at World Cup 2026?

Donald Trump’s envoy has suggested that Italy could step in for Iran amid their ongoing conflict with the US

Euronews

Italian officials roundly reject proposal to replace Iran squad at 2026 World Cup

Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.

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