Everything Gattuso said in his press conference for Italy’s 2026 World Cup play-off

Gennaro Gattuso admits the World Cup play-off is ‘the most important game of my career’ and warns Italy they ‘cannot underestimate’ Northern Ireland, but has crucial injury updates.

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The semi-final with Northern Ireland kicks off at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo on Thursday at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).

Whoever wins that will go on to face either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina...