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2022 WCQ: Italy Targets New All-Time Unbeaten Record Ahead Of Switzerland Clash
Reigning European champions Italy could make history in Sunday’s 2022 World Cup qualifier against Switzerland.
Roberto Mancini’s side could set a new all-time record for 36 international games unbeaten if they avoid defeat against the Swiss.
The Azzurri go into this clash unbeaten since their 1-1 friendly draw with Ukraine on October 10, 2018.
That is a run of 29 wins and six draws between Nations League, European Championship qualifiers, World Cup qualifiers, UEFA EURO 2020 fixtures and friendlies.
It allowed Italy to equal the record of 35 set by both Spain and Brazil, so avoiding defeat tonight in Switzerland would set a new all-time world record.
Spain had their streak of 35 between 2007 and 2009.
However, some in Brazil insist their run actually stretched to 36 matches, wanting to include the 2-2 draw with Romania’s B team in September 1995.
As it was not recognised by FIFA due to it being against a reserve team, it is not part of their run of results, which stretched from 1993 to 1996.
This edition will see the number of teams increased to 32.
And due to this, there will be at least three African clubs competing with the best teams around the world.
One of those teams, Esperance, have Onuche Ogbelu in their squad.
Ogbelu is a 22-year-old striker and will be looking to get the Tunisian club the goals.
Saudi Pro League side, Al Ain, has three Nigerians on their books.
They are Rilwanu Haliru Sarki (left winger), Joshua Udoh (forward) and Hassan Sani Mohammed (goalkeeper).
A Super Eagles defender, Zaidu Sanusi, will be at the Club World Cup at FC Porto.
The Club World Cup will start June 14 and end July 15
Kvaratskhelia left the Serie A champions for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain in January.
Conte has identified Lookman as the long-term replacement for the Georgia international, according to Gazetta dello Sport.
Napoli are reportedly ready to offer €50 million for the Nigeria international.
Atalanta are however expected to demand around €60 million to sell their talismanic winger.
Lookman has been linked with a move to Liverpool, Arsenal and Barcelona.
The 27-year-old registered 22 goals and five assists in 46 appearances across all competitions for Atalanta last season
According to Portuguese outlet Record, Gyokeres’s agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, has told the Red Devils his client doesn’t want to be reunited with manager Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford next season.
The Sweden international was coached by Amorim during his time in charge of Sporting Lisbon.
The 27-year-old netted 54 goals in 52 games for Sporting last season.
Man United’s Premier League rival Arsenal are also reportedly interested in signing Gyokeres this summer.
Meanwhile, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand recently advised his former club to sign Napoli’s Victor Osimhen instead of Gyokeres.
Man United are in search of more firepower upfront after an underwhelming 2025/26 campaign.
The duo of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failed to deliver for United last season, with Amorim’s side finishing in a disappointing 15th position on the Premier League table.
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