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Gattuso will step down as Italy national team head coachMultiple outlets are reporting that Gennaro Gattuso will step down from his position as head coach of the Italy national team and that Gianluigi Buffon will also depart following the failure to reach the World Cup for the third tournament cycle in a row.Gattuso and Buffon to step down from Italy rolesItaly missed out on a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing second in their qualification group and then losing on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their play-off final on Tuesday evening.ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA MARCH 31: Players show their dejection of Italy during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)The Azzurri have not qualified for the World Cup since 2014 and have not won a knock-out game at the tournament since beating France in the final in 2006.Gattuso was called in to replace Luciano Spalletti as head coach of the Italy national team after two games of qualification for the 2026 World Cup last summer.According to reports from various outlets in Italy, including Sky Sport Italia, La Gazzetta dello Sport and others, Gattuso is now expected to step down from his position as CT in the imminent future.BERGAMO SEPTEMBER 05: Coach Gennaro Gattuso looks on prior to the National anthems prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match against Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)Buffon, who has been working with the national team set-up since August 2023, and had a large say in the decision to appoint Gattuso, is also expected to leave his position as delegation chief.According to the initial reports, there are two clear first-choice favourites for the Italy national team head coach, however, both are currently under contract with Serie A clubs. Those managers are Antonio Conte, who has already had a stint in charge of the Nazionale, and Massimiliano Allegri, who is less than a year into his second stint in charge of Milan.

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An 11-year-old from Harrow has risen to become England's highest-ranked female chess player, securing the 72nd position in the International Chess Federation's global women's rankings.Bodhana Sivanandan achieved a rating of 2,366, overtaking 25-year-old Lan Yao, who previously held the top spot among English women players.The north London schoolgirl reached this milestone following tournament victories across France, Austria and the UK.Despite her remarkable ascent, Bodhana remains focused on further improvement. TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour Say"It's good, but I want to keep going," she said, per The Times."I was a bit happy, but I don't want to stop there."Bodhana's journey into chess began at the age of five during the pandemic, when she stumbled upon a board her father Siva had intended to give away to charity.Her father, who works in IT, initially struggled to convince her it was even a game. "I said it's a game but she didn't believe me, so I had to put on a YouTube video to explain. Then she asked about the rules I knew just the very, very basics," he recalled.From those humble beginnings, her enthusiasm and ability grew steadily, leading to more frequent practice sessions.She began competing at Harrow Chess Club while also honing her skills against opponents online.At the European Schools Championship in May 2022, the then seven-year-old swept all 24 of her matches, claiming three gold medals.Her rating crossed the 2,000 threshold in September 2023, earning her official expert status.The following year brought another historic achievement when she was selected for the Chess Olympiad in Hungary, making her the youngest individual ever to represent England in any sport. She occasionally required a booster seat during matches.Last August at the British Chess Championships in Liverpool, Bodhana defeated 60-year-old Peter Wells, becoming the youngest female player to overcome a grandmaster.Her list of conquered opponents also includes Mariya Muzychuk, the former women's world champion from Ukraine.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Tiger Woods makes Ryder Cup decision as Donald Trump shares heartbreaking newsAndy Murray launches new shoe 'made of corn and beans' to rival Roger FedererBisexual footballer 'outed by male cousin lover' avoids deportation from BritainHer school has granted special permission for tournament travel, and this week she journeyed from the Reykjavik Open in Iceland to the Open International in Spain."I just like travelling in general, anywhere. I don't really have preferences, but I just like travelling anywhere," Bodhana said.With SAT exams approaching in a month, she continues balancing Year 6 studies alongside violin and piano lessons.Malcolm Pein, an international master and chess coach, described her as a "generational talent with no equivalent in any other sport".Richard Walsh, chief executive of the English Chess Federation, said: "We can't be prouder of Bodhana's achievements."Her ultimate ambition is surpassing American Abhimanyu Mishra's record as youngest grandmaster, achieved at 12.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter