Gattuso’s first match as Italy coach will be at home to Estonia on Sept. 5. Israel is also in five-team Group I. Italy hosts Norway in the final round on Nov. 16.

We need to get Italy back to the World Cup. ... Gattuso’s debut will be at home to Estonia on Sept. 5. Israel is also in the five-team Group I. Italy hosts Norway in the final round on Nov. 16.

Gattuso, by contrast, didn’t hesitate in saying: ‘Yes’ to Gravina. He obviously needs it more. For Gattuso, the inevitable hassle of the Italy job is superseded by the honour it brings.

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 ...

Gattuso Backs Belotti to Bounce Back From Difficult Season Andrea Belotti has the quality and mentality to recover from a difficult year with Torino, according to former coach Gennaro Gattuso.

Gattuso’s first match as Italy coach will be at home to Estonia on Sept. 5. Israel is also in five-team Group I. Italy hosts Norway in the final round on Nov. 16.

But Italy’s struggles go back further, with the Azzurri having failed to advance past the group phase at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups. Gattuso, however, remains identified as one of the main ...

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. Replacing ...