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Italy's Gattuso Calls Semifinal 'Career's Most Important Game'
3/26/2026
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Story summary
- Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso described the semifinal against Northern Ireland as the most important game of his career.
- Italy has not qualified for the last two World Cups and faces pressure to win.
- Gattuso acknowledged the threat from Northern Ireland, noting their long-ball and rebounding style, which he respects.
- Gattuso aims to return Italy to the World Cup for the first time since 2014.
