Amorim Under Fire, Juventus Find Their Goals, and Mancini's Italy Eye World Cup 2026 Redemption

It's another dramatic morning in Italian football, and the country's sports newspapers have delivered plenty of talking points, as compiled by Football Italia. Amorim under fire — but untouchable La Gazzetta dello Sport leads with the growing scrutiny surrounding Rúben Amorim. The headline screams that the Portuguese coach is 'under fire,' yet the paper is equally emphatic that he remains 'untouchable' within his club's power structure. It's a curious contradiction that defines modern football management: poor results generate headlines and hostility, but the boardroom's faith in the long-term project appears unshaken — for now. Whether that patience survives a continued slump is one of the storylines that will dominate the weeks ahead. Juventus rediscover their scoring boots There is far more optimism in Turin, where the front pages celebrate new Juventus goals. After stretches of frustration in front of net, the Bianconeri's attack appears to be clicking at last. For a club of Juventus's stature, goals are currency — and the sudden firepower has reignited belief among supporters who had grown weary of toothless performances. The challenge now is sustaining it, with domestic and European ambitions hanging in the balance. Milan demand an immediate breakthrough Not to be outdone, AC Milan are also making waves, with the Rossoneri reportedly seeking an 'immediate breakthrough.' After an uneven run of form, the expectation at San Siro is clear: results, and quickly. The Italian press thrives on this kind of pressure-cooker narrative, and Milan's hierarchy knows that patience in one of football's most demanding cities is always in short supply. Mancini's Italy squad and the road to 2026 For Azzurri supporters, however, the biggest news is Roberto Mancini's latest Italy squad announcement. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 looming — the first-ever 48-team edition, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada — every international window now carries enormous weight for a nation still haunted by its failure to reach the last two tournaments. Italy's misses in 2018 and 2022 remain open wounds in Italian football, and the 2026 cycle represents the ultimate redemption arc. Every name on Mancini's list is dissected, debated, and defended in bars and living rooms across the country. Is the right blend of youth and experience emerging? Can the European champions of 2021 finally translate that success onto the world stage? The countdown to North America has begun, and if this morning's papers are anything to go by, Italian football is approaching it with equal parts anxiety and hope. Source: Football Italia — Today's Papers roundup.