ROME (AP) — Gennaro Gattuso is approaching his new job as the coach of an Italy squad in crisis with the same determination and combativeness he used to display on the field as a gritty midfielder.

Gennaro Gattuso urged Italy to change their mindset, but seemed confident about the quality of his players.The ex-midfielder ...

Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was fired last week after Italy lost its opening qualifier 3-0 at Norway to spark fears that the four-time champion will fail to qualify for a third straight Wo ...

Gattuso’s only trophy as a coach was the Italian Cup with Napoli in 2010. Italy is already nine points behind Norway in its World Cup qualifying group, albeit having played two matches fewer ...

Gennaro Gattuso said Thursday that Italy have what it takes to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as he was presented as the new ...

Gennaro Gattuso said Thursday he is convinced Italy can qualify for the World Cup as he begins his reign as Azzurri coach following the dismissal of Luciano Spalletti. Italy are at risk of missing out ...

For Gattuso, the inevitable hassle of the Italy job is superseded by the honour it brings. What that tells us about his judgement, and that of the FIGC, will become clear over the next year.

Former Milan and Italy midfielder Massimo Ambrosini admits Gennaro Gattuso will have ‘no room for planning’ as Italy coach: ...

Newly appointed Italian national soccer team head coach Rino Gattuso holds a press conference, in Rome, Thursday, June 19, 2025. Credit: AP “And not simply enthusiasm.

Former hard-tackling midfielder Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy coach on Sunday, tasked with reviving the country’s already-flagging World Cup qualifying hopes. Gattuso replaces Luciano ...

Gattuso’s only trophy as a coach was the Italian Cup with Napoli in 2010. Italy is already nine points behind Norway in its World Cup qualifying group, albeit having played two matches fewer ...

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Former hard-tackling midfielder Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy coach on Sunday, tasked with reviving the country’s already-flagging World Cup qualifying hopes. Gattuso ...