- Oct 5
Italy Under-21 beat Poland 6-2 in Pescara to seal qualification for Euro 2027
Silvio Baldini's Italy Under-21 secured direct qualification for the 2027 European Championship in Serbia and Albania with a 6-2 home victory over Poland at the Stadio Adriatico.

- Oct 1
Alhadjo Cisse scores 95th-minute winner as Italy Under-21s beat Armenia 1-0 to set up Poland decider
Alhadjo Cisse struck in the 95th minute after a missed penalty and two crossbars in Yerevan, keeping Italy in contention for direct Euro 2027 qualification ahead of their decisive Group E clash with Poland.

- Jun 14
Roberto Mancini leaves Al Sadd after Qatar league win, Italy return moves closer
Roberto Mancini has left Al Sadd after just seven months and a Qatar Stars League title, clearing the way for his expected return as Italy head coach. With the FIGC presidential election set for 22 June, both leading candidates have identified the 61-year-old as their preferred choice to replace Gennaro Gattuso.