Maresca has Italy World Cup hope: ‘Otherwise, they’ll make fun of us’

Former Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca hopes Italy will qualify for the 2026 World Cup: ‘Otherwise, they’ll make fun of us even more abroad.’

The Italian tactician was in Florence on Monday to attend the Panchina d’Oro Award in Coverciano, where he received a “special” recognition.

The event was held at the Italy’s training ground so a question about the Azzurri was inevitable.

Maresca ‘optimistic’ about Italy

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