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Donnarumma seeks support from Italy fans after World Cup heartbreak

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:20 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Donnarumma seeks support from Italy fans after World Cup heartbreak

Summary

Gianluigi Donnarumma called on Italy supporters for backing as the team embarks on a new era under manager Roberto Mancini. Following a disappointing summer without World Cup participation, Italy prepares for upcoming Nations League matches against Belgium and Turkiye. Donnarumma, who led Italy in their World Cup playoff loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasized the need for a positive atmosphere heading into the games scheduled for late September. He aims to instill hope among fans as Italy looks to rebuild and prepare for Euro 2028.

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Status Watch

•Donnarumma addressed fans ahead of Nations League matches.
•Italy lost to Bosnia in the World Cup playoff final.
•Roberto Mancini replaces Gennaro Gattuso as head coach.
•Italy's next matches are against Belgium and Turkiye on September 25.
•Donnarumma emphasizes building a strong squad moving forward.

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12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Donnarumma calls on Italy supporters after ‘heartbreaking’ summer with no World Cup

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Gianluigi Donnarumma has rallied the Italy supporters, calling on them to help the Azzurri into a new era under Roberto Mancini after a ‘heartbreaking’ summer that left the squad watching the 2026...
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