Sport Italy cricket captain Madsen hopes T20 World Cup entry can inspire struggling football team February 8, 2026 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com Italy, once football royalty, have struggled in recent qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and are now looking to progress via the playoffs after failing to top their group Related posts: What is next for Indian football? | Explained Lara, Richards and Richardson set for a pep-talk with West Indies squad Teenager Krishna Goutham in joint lead with Carlsen after three rounds in World Rapid Championships Nihal pips Anand at the post, wins open rapid title