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'Miss him' - Leeds United fans' delight as Gjanni Alioski's North Macedonia stun Italy

Ezgjan Alioski's North Macedonia beat Italy 1-0 in the World Cup play-off semi-final

Leeds Live

Trajkovski strikes late as North Macedonia dispatch Italy from World Cup

Italian football was in a state of shock on Friday after the national team failed to qualify for the World Cup for the second consecutive time after a 1-0 loss to North Macedonia in Palermo.

Radio France Internationale

Gary Lineker wastes no time describing Italy's "devastating fall" after World Cup failure

Italy were dumped out of World Cup qualifying by minnows North Macedonia on Thursday to seal a dramatic fall from grace having been crowned European champions last summer

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Cristiano Ronaldo fires World Cup "respect" remark as Portugal win and Italy crash out

Portugal defeated Turkey on Thursday night to leave themselves just one victory away from reaching the 2022 World Cup in Qatar - but Italy's dreams of qualification ended

Daily Mirror

Italy ‘Destroyed’ by Failure to Qualify for World Cup, Says Chiellini

European champions Italy were "destroyed and crushed" after missing out on the World Cup finals again following a 1-0 defeat at home by North Macedonia in Thursday's playoff semi-final, defender Giorgio Chiellini said. Italy did not qualify for the 2018 World Cup, the first time they failed to reach football's…

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Macedonia party in dressing room and warn Cristiano Ronaldo after Italy upset

North Macedonia will face Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in Porto on Tuesday evening for a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar after upsetting Italy on Thursday evening

Daily Mirror

Tearful Jorginho admits he'll be "haunted for life" by penalty misses after Italy exit

Italy failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after a shock defeat to North Macedonia and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho feels responsible for missing from the spot earlier in the qualifying campaign

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Stunned Roberto Mancini apologises for Italy's "incredible" Qatar World Cup humiliation

The Azzurri boss could do little more than say sorry after his Italy side failed in their goal to reach the 2022 World Cup in Qatar due to their disastrous display against North Macedonia

Daily Mirror

Soccer World Reacts to Italy Missing Second Straight World Cup

The Italian side fell to North Macedonia in a stunning result that will keep them out of Qatar this winter.

Sports Illustrated

Italy 0-1 North Macedonia: European champions miss World Cup AGAIN after stunning last-gasp upset

Italy will miss their second consecutive World Cup after losing to North Macedonia on Thursday evening.

Evening Standard

Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup AGAIN and the sports world was stunned

Another World Cup without Italy.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Italy to miss 2022 men's World Cup after losing to North Macedonia in qualifiers

European champion Italy will miss the World Cup — again — after the unthinkable happened in Palermo when the Azzurri were beaten 1-0 by North Macedonia following a last-gasp goal by Aleksandar Trajkovski.

ABC News

Italy Fails to Qualify for Second Straight World Cup With Shocking Loss to North Macedonia

Italy had rebounded from missing the 2018 World Cup by winning the Euros this past summer, but the Azzurri have suffered another national disgrace.

Sports Illustrated

European champions Italy out of World Cup after shock loss to North Macedonia

Italy were stunned by North Macedonia as the European Champions failed to qualify for a second consecutive World Cup after Aleksandar Trajkovski 92nd minute winner against Roberto Mancini's side

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Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup desire with Portugal leaves Man Utd decision open to change

Cristiano Ronaldo is only missing a World Cup winner's medal from his glittering collection of awards but needs Portugal to beat Turkey and then either Italy or North Macedonia to fill that hole

Daily Mirror

Italy warned another World Cup qualifier failure would be "a disaster"

Italy missed out on the 2018 World Cup after a play-off defeat to Sweden and could face a similar demise this time around with North Macedonia and then either Portugal or Turkey standing in their way

The Guardian - UK

‘We should not be here’: Mancini targets World Cup win before Italy play-off

Euro 2020 winners missed the 2018 finals and must beat North Macedonia in semi-final to keep hopes of reaching Qatar alive

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mancini Gunning for World Cup Glory with Italy's Qualification in the Balance

Italy are aiming for World Cup glory despite having to navigate a treacherous play-off path in order to get the 2022 tournament, with North Macedonia the first barrier standing in their way. The European champions begin a potential two-match mini campaign in Palermo on Thursday with missing a second straight…

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Manchester Evening News

Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot named in Portugal squad for crucial World Cup play-offs

Portugal need to beat Turkey and either Italy or North Macedonia to qualify for Qatar

The Independent UK

EU's Borrell says Western Balkans' accession a priority

The European Union’s foreign policy chief has reaffirmed the 27-country bloc’s desire to integrate the Western Balkans, saying it’s a “strategic priority.”

Reuters

EU to keep talking with Bulgaria until enlargement spat solved, Borrell says

The European Commission will continue talking to Bulgaria to get its approval for accepting North Macedonia into the bloc, the EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.

Irish Mirror

Eurovision Song Contest 2022 confirms running order with Ireland performing in second half of second semi-final

Ireland will be up against Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Sweden for a place in the final

The Independent UK

Bulgaria, North Macedonia meet to boost ties, ease strains

The governments of Bulgaria and North Macedonia have held a joint session to improve relations

Daily Mirror

Mario Balotelli handed Italy recall - and can ruin Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream

The divisive former Manchester City forward has been named in the Italian national side for their upcoming World Cup qualifying clashes against North Macedonia and potentially Portgual

The Independent UK

Bulgarian PM visits North Macedonia to boost battered ties

The new prime ministers of North Macedonia and Bulgaria have agreed to redouble efforts to improve relations between the two Balkan neighbors, which soured after Bulgaria blocked North Macedonia’s bid to join the European Union

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