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Italy have set up a World Cup play-off final against Bosnia and Herzegovina after beating Northern Ireland at home. Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean got the second-half goals for Gennaro Gattuso's side as they avoided an upset in Bergamo.
Northern Ireland defender Paddy McNair says Italy "were there for the taking" in semi-final play-off in Bergamo, which Michael O'Neill's side lose 2-0.
Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. Now the four-time champion needs to win one more to avoid failing to qualify for a third straight time.
Italian police say they have seized about 20 million euros in property and assets linked to money stolen from Swiss actor and original Bond girl Ursula Andress.
Italy takes on Northern Ireland in a UEFA Pathway A semi-final from Bergamo’s New Balance Arena, home of Atalanta. The winner of Pathway A will compete in Group B at this summer’s World Cup and play Canada in Toronto on June 12 in the opening match.
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Italy vs Northern Ireland: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, referee, injury and team news
All you need to know ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualification playoff between Italy and Northern Ireland.
Italy’s tourism minister Daniela Santanchè has resigned in the wake of the defeat of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni government in a referendum on judicial reforms.