Euro 2020: Italy off to a flying start with 3-0 win over Turkey
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Italy off to a flying start with 3-0 win over Turkey

The Hindu  

Italy waited a long time for this European Championship to start and then showed Friday just how eager the team was to play the tournament opener. Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne both scored after an own-goal from Turkey defender Merih Demiral had given Italy the lead — all in the second half. Immobile then poked in a rebound of a shot from Leonardo Spinazzola on another play that began with Berardi, and Insigne later curled one in after a failed clearance by Turkey goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır. Italy dominated from the start but was denied in the first half by a superb save from Çakır and a decision by the referee not to award a penalty for an apparent handball. #ITA 3 - 0#TUR -> 1st time Italy has scored 3 goals in Euro game -> Largest winning margin in the opening game in Euro history -> #Azzurri extends its H2H dominance over #TUR -> 1st time the opening goal in the tournament was an own goal -> 3 points in the bag for #ITApic.twitter.com/wSz746uV7y — Sportstar June 11, 2021 In the first half alone, Italy produced 13 attempts and Turkey none.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Rabiot scores brace as France beats Italy 3-1 to top group
1 month ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Rabiot scores brace as France beats Italy 3-1 to top group

The Hindu  

Adrien Rabiot fired France to first place in Nations League Group A2 with a headed brace in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Italy at the San Siro. France was on its way to top spot when Digne forced home via Vicario’s back as it needed to win by at least two goals to move above Italy. Andrea Cambiaso’s neat first-time finish …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Italy beats Turkey to set up gold medal match with United States in women’s volleyball
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Italy beats Turkey to set up gold medal match with United States in women’s volleyball

The Hindu  

Italy beat European champion Turkey in straight sets in the women’s Olympic volleyball semifinals to move into the gold medal match where it will face the United States which edged Brazil in a five-set thriller earlier on Thursday. Versatile opposite Paola Egonu was the star of the show for Italy after she scored 24 points, including a crucial ace in …

Spalletti to remain Italy coach despite Euro 2024 humbling
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Spalletti to remain Italy coach despite Euro 2024 humbling

The Hindu  

Luciano Spalletti will stay on as Italy coach despite the Azzurri’s humbling elimination from Euro 2024, the country’s football chief said on Sunday. “I’m pragmatic, it’s impossible to resolve problems by abandoning a long-term project or by abandoning the coach and players who have accompanied us in this project,” Gabriele Gravina, head of Italy’s football federation, told reporters. Italy came …

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals

China Daily  

Team Switzerland celebrate after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy in Berlin, Germany, June 29, 2024. BERLIN -- Ruben Vargas' assist and goal paved the way for Switzerland's 2-0 victory over titleholder Italy in the Euro 2024 last 16 at Berlin Olympia stadium on Saturday. Switzerland controlled possession and pressed Italy onto the …

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals

China Daily  

Team Switzerland celebrate after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy in Berlin, Germany, June 29, 2024. BERLIN -- Ruben Vargas' assist and goal paved the way for Switzerland's 2-0 victory over titleholder Italy in the Euro 2024 last 16 at Berlin Olympia stadium on Saturday. Switzerland controlled possession and pressed Italy onto the …

Euro 2024: Is Gianluca Mancini, Italy’s centre-back related to former coach Roberto Mancini
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Is Gianluca Mancini, Italy’s centre-back related to former coach Roberto Mancini

The Hindu  

Gianluca Mancini was named in the starting lineup of Italy in its Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash against Switzerland which is to be played in the Olympiastadion Berlin on Saturday. FOLLOW | LIVE: SWITZERLAND VS ITALY EURO 2024 ROUND OF 16 SCORE AND UPDATES Italy finished second in its Group B thanks to a stoppage time goal by Mattia Zaccagni against …

Switzerland defeats holders Italy to reach UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Switzerland defeats holders Italy to reach UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals

Al Jazeera  

In a major upset, Switzerland knocked out Euro 2020 champions Italy 2-0 in their last-16 match in Berlin. Switzerland dumped reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a stunning 2-0 victory to reach the quarterfinals for the second time in their history. A new-look Italy, short on star power and without many of the key figures that led them …

Italy face Swiss test after stumbling into Euros last 16
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy face Swiss test after stumbling into Euros last 16

China Daily  

Italy's Mattia Zaccagni celebrates scoring their first goal against Croatia in a Group B match at Euro 2024 at Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, Germany June 24, 2024. BERLIN - Champions Italy take on Switzerland in the Euro 2024 last 16 on Saturday after making it through the group phase by the skin of their teeth. The Azzurri needed a 98th minute …

Turkey reach Euro 2024 last-16 after chaotic late win over Czech Republic
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkey reach Euro 2024 last-16 after chaotic late win over Czech Republic

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cenk Tosun fired a stoppage-time winner as Turkey …

Euro 2024: Turkiye edges into last 16 with tense 2-1 win over Czechia
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Turkiye edges into last 16 with tense 2-1 win over Czechia

The Hindu  

Turkiye overcame stiff resistance from 10-man Czechia in a 2-1 win on Wednesday with goals from Hakan Calhanoglu and Cenk Tosun to set up a Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Austria and send its opponents home. The Czechs, quarter-finalist at the last tournament, needed victory to stand any chance of advancing, but the 20th-minute dismissal of midfielder Antonin Barak for …

Euro 2024: Zaccagni's stoppage-time stunner against Croatia sends Italy through to last 16
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Zaccagni's stoppage-time stunner against Croatia sends Italy through to last 16

The Hindu  

Luka Modric’s 55th minute seemed to send Croatia into the next round but Mattia Zaccagni’s late equaliser ensured defending champions Italy will play Switzerland in the round of 16 Mattia Zaccagni curled home a 98th minute equaliser as defending champions Italy booked a last-16 spot at Euro 2024 on Monday with a 1-1 draw against Croatia, whose tournament hopes were …

Euro 2024: Italy stuns Croatia, Spain advances with perfect record
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Italy stuns Croatia, Spain advances with perfect record

China Daily  

Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates with coach Luciano Spalletti and Mattia Zaccagni after the match against Croatia of Group B at the Euro 2024 at Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, Germany June 24, 2024. BERLIN -- Mattias Zaccagni's last-grasp 1-1 equalizer against Croatia sent reigning champion Italy through the Euro 2024 group stage while Spain capped a perfect Group B run with 1-0 …

Italy advances at Euro 2024 after Zaccagni equalizer in injury time against Croatia
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Italy advances at Euro 2024 after Zaccagni equalizer in injury time against Croatia

Associated Press  

LEIPZIG, Germany — Italy substitute Mattia Zaccagni scored in the last minute of stoppage time for Italy to advance to the knockout stage of the European Championship after drawing Croatia 1-1 on Monday. Luka Modric’s second-half strike looked like sending Croatia through as the Group B runner-up, but Zaccagni swept a brilliant shot inside the far post in the eighth …

Euro 2024: Points to prove, wounded Italy and Croatia face Group B showdown
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Points to prove, wounded Italy and Croatia face Group B showdown

The Hindu  

With wounds to dress and points to prove, Italy and Croatia face each other knowing their Euro 2024 survival is on the line in Monday's decisive Group B match. Italy's chastening 1-0 defeat by a dominant Spain on Thursday and Croatia's 2-2 draw with Albania after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser left both teams anxiously glancing at the table heading into …

Spain ease past Croatia, Italy overpower Albania in Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Spain ease past Croatia, Italy overpower Albania in Euro 2024

China Daily  

BERLIN -- Spain ensured a perfect start into Euro 2024 after easing past Croatia with three goals in 45 minutes while Italy came from behind to edge Albania 2-1 in Group B on Saturday. The three first-half goals from Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Daniel Carvajal allowed the Spaniards to start their Euro 2024 campaign with a bang in Group …

Italy vs Albania LIVE: Euro 2024 result and final score from Group B fixture tonight
6 months, 1 week ago

Italy vs Albania LIVE: Euro 2024 result and final score from Group B fixture tonight

The Independent  

✕ Close Euro 2024: Who are the favourites? Albania scored the fastest goal in Euros history after Nedim Bajrami collected Dimarco’s throw-in and rifled past Donnarumma within 23 seconds of kick-off. But a determined Azzurri side quickly got one back after Alessandro Bastoni rose highest to thump home a header at the far post, and the comeback was completed within …

Italy concedes goal after 23 seconds but recovers to beat Albania 2-1 at Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Italy concedes goal after 23 seconds but recovers to beat Albania 2-1 at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — By conceding a goal after just 23 seconds, Italy made the worst possible start to its European Championship title defense. Italy recovered from letting in the quickest goal in the tournament’s 64-year history to beat Albania 2-1 in Dortmund on Saturday in an atmospheric Adriatic derby that immediately threatened an upset. “The scoreline doesn’t reflect the difference …

Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy opens campaign with narrow 2-1 win against Albania
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy opens campaign with narrow 2-1 win against Albania

The Hindu  

Italy recovered from the shock of conceding the fastest goal ever scored at a European Championship to beat Albania 2-1 on Saturday as Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella ensured the defending champion made a winning start. Tens of thousands of raucous, red-shirted Albania fans had the Dortmund BVB Stadion rocking when Nedim Bajrami blasted home from an angle after 23 …

Italy vs Albania, EURO 2024 highlights in pictures
6 months, 1 week ago

Italy vs Albania, EURO 2024 highlights in pictures

The Hindu  

DORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy celebrates following the team's victory in the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Italy and Albania at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 15, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Italian players celebrate after Italy's Nicolo Barella scored his side's second goal during the Group B match between Italy and Albania at the …

Euro 2024: Italy vs Albania: Moment of truth for revamped Italy as title defence begins
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Italy vs Albania: Moment of truth for revamped Italy as title defence begins

The Hindu  

Italy kick off their European Championship title defence against Albania on June 15 as a new-look team tries to rebuild the reputation of one of the world’s most important football nations. Luciano Spalletti’s Italy take on Albania in Dortmund in the first of three clashes in a fiendishly difficult Group B which also contains Spain and Croatia. And those two …

Euro 2024: Italy opens title defense against Albania in Group B
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Italy opens title defense against Albania in Group B

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Italy begins the defense of its European Championship title against Albania on Saturday in their first Group B match. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — Italy is back at a major tournament after failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. — Italy first played at Borussia Dortmund’s stadium in 2006 …

Turkey at Euro 2024: Preview, full squad, match schedule, live streaming info, team guide
6 months, 1 week ago

Turkey at Euro 2024: Preview, full squad, match schedule, live streaming info, team guide

The Hindu  

Turkey enters Euro 2024 with high hopes and a renewed sense of purpose following a stellar qualifying campaign after the Crescent Stars showcased resilience and consistency to top Group D with five wins and just one defeat from eight games. Turkey at a glance: Previous Euro performance: Five participations, semi-finalists in 2008 Other honours: None FIFA ranking: 40 Nickname: The …

Defending champion Italy heads to Euro 2024 after failing again to qualify for the World Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending champion Italy heads to Euro 2024 after failing again to qualify for the World Cup

Associated Press  

MILAN — Just like last time, Italy is heading to the European Championship after the embarrassment of failing to qualify for the World Cup. “This country needs it and we want to prove that we are aware of it.” Following the national disgrace of missing out on the 2018 World Cup, Italy approached Euro 2021 as an evolving unstoppable force …

Euro 2024: Italy Held to Goalless Draw in Warm-up with Turkey
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Italy Held to Goalless Draw in Warm-up with Turkey

News 18  

Italy were held to a goalless draw by Turkey on Tuesday as the Azzurri gear up for their European Championship title defence later this month. “We’ll take all the time we need to make the necessary decisions.” There was little on display on Tuesday to suggest a repeat of Italy’s thrilling triumph at the last Euros three years ago could …

Euro 2024 warm-up: Italy held to scoreless draw by Turkey
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024 warm-up: Italy held to scoreless draw by Turkey

The Hindu  

Italy and Turkey played out a disappointing 0-0 draw in a game of few chances on Tuesday, in what was the penultimate warm-up game for both sides before Euro 2024 starts in 10 days. Luciano Spalletti’s Italy goes into the tournament as the defending champion, and after failing to impress while qualifying, this draw with Turkey will do little to …

Relieved Italy pledges to ‘repeat something fantastic’ at Euro 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Relieved Italy pledges to ‘repeat something fantastic’ at Euro 2024

The Hindu  

A relieved Italy midfielder Davide Frattesi said the European champion will try and “repeat something fantastic” in Germany next year after Monday’s 0-0 draw with Ukraine in Leverkusen secured qualification for Euro 2024. Now we’ll try to repeat something fantastic.” The final score belied the true nature of the match, with Italy’s high-octane attack and Ukraine’s counter-attacking threat creating several …

Italy qualifies for Euro 2024 after nervy 0-0 draw with Ukraine
1 year, 1 month ago

Italy qualifies for Euro 2024 after nervy 0-0 draw with Ukraine

The Hindu  

Italy qualified for Euro 2024 finals after drawing 0-0 against Ukraine in their final Group C qualifier on Monday although the Ukrainians can still secure a spot through the playoffs. European champion Italy finished second, level on 14 points with third-placed Ukraine but with a better head-to-head record after a tense affair that could have gone either way. Italy’s Federico …

Italy promises to take risks against Ukraine with Euro 2024 spot at stake
1 year, 1 month ago

Italy promises to take risks against Ukraine with Euro 2024 spot at stake

The Hindu  

Luciano Spalletti and his Italian team pledged to continue a high-risk approach in Monday’s high-stakes clash with Ukraine in Leverkusen, despite the danger of missing yet another major tournament if they lose. “We take a few more risks in defence.” READ | Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Netherlands, Switzerland, Romania qualify; Croatia edges closer “We want to play against Ukraine with this …

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Berardi brace helps Italy thrash Malta; Hungary, Slovenia also win
1 year, 2 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Berardi brace helps Italy thrash Malta; Hungary, Slovenia also win

The Hindu  

Italy forward Domenico Berardi scored twice as the home side cruised to a 4-0 win over Malta in their Euro 2024 Group C qualifier on Saturday. Giacomo Bonaventura opened the scoring after 23 minutes, netting his first international goal with a skilful right-foot curler into the top corner from just inside the penalty area. Berardi increased Italy’s lead with a …

Italy Held To A 1-1 Draw By North Macedonia in Luciano Spalletti's Debut
1 year, 3 months ago

Italy Held To A 1-1 Draw By North Macedonia in Luciano Spalletti's Debut

News 18  

Italy’s chances of defending their European Championship crown suffered a blow on Saturday after a 1-1 away draw at North Macedonia in Euro 2024 qualifying. Spalletti took charge of the national team last month following Roberto Mancini’s shock resignation and his team flopped against the side which dumped Italy out of the last World Cup in the play-offs. READ: Euro …

Late Bardhi goal earns North Macedonia 1-1 draw with Italy in Euro 2024 qualifier
1 year, 3 months ago

Late Bardhi goal earns North Macedonia 1-1 draw with Italy in Euro 2024 qualifier

The Hindu  

North Macedonia’s Enis Bardhi stunning free kick cancelled out Ciro Immobile’s header to earn the hosts a 1-1 home draw against Italy in Group C in their Euro 2024 qualifier on Saturday, spoiling Luciano Spalletti’s debut as the Azzurri coach. But midfielder Bardhi delighted the home crowd when he equalised with a free kick from just outside the box that …

Italy risks missing another major tournament, Ukraine halts England in Euro 2024 qualifying
1 year, 3 months ago

Italy risks missing another major tournament, Ukraine halts England in Euro 2024 qualifying

Associated Press  

ROME — After failing to qualify for the last two World Cups, Italy now risks missing next year’s European Championship, too. On coach Luciano Spalletti’s debut, Italy was held to a 1-1 draw at North Macedonia in a qualifying match on Saturday. Italy remained third in Group C. England leads with 13 points, Ukraine has nine and the Azzurri and …

Italy faces World Cup demons in Spalletti’s debut
1 year, 3 months ago

Italy faces World Cup demons in Spalletti’s debut

The Hindu  

Luciano Spalletti leads Italy into a symbolic debut on Saturday as the Azzurri travel to North Macedonia in Euro 2024 qualifying, a chance to exorcise the ghosts of World Cup disaster. It was Group C opponents North Macedonia, which sparked the most recent bout of self-reflection by dumping Italy out of the last World Cup in last year’s qualifying play-offs. …

Italy Face World Cup Demons As They Play North Macedonia in Spalletti's Debut
1 year, 3 months ago

Italy Face World Cup Demons As They Play North Macedonia in Spalletti's Debut

News 18  

Luciano Spalletti leads Italy into a symbolic debut on Saturday as the Azzurri travel to North Macedonia in Euro 2024 qualifying, a chance to exorcise the ghosts of World Cup disaster. It was Group C opponents North Macedonia who sparked the most recent bout of self-reflection by dumping Italy out of the last World Cup in last year’s qualifying play-offs. …

Bonucci dropped from Spalletti’s first Italy squad
1 year, 3 months ago

Bonucci dropped from Spalletti’s first Italy squad

The Hindu  

Italy has recalled midfielder Manuel Locatelli but there is no place for experienced defender Leonardo Bonucci as manager Luciano Spalletti on Friday named 29 players in his first squad for its next European Championship qualifiers. Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host India’s first two FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers He will be joined by other long-term absentees, Mattia Zaccagni of Lazio and …

Italy finishes third in Nations League after 3-2 win over Dutch hosts
1 year, 6 months ago

Italy finishes third in Nations League after 3-2 win over Dutch hosts

The Hindu  

Italy claimed the consolation bronze medals at the Nations League finals, and added to a disappointing week for hosts the Netherlands, as it edged the Dutch 3-2 in Sunday’s third place playoff tie at the Twente Stadium. Federico Dimarco thrashed the ball home at the far post in the sixth minute and Davide Frattesi doubled the score from in front …

Spain Edges Out Italy to Secure Place in Nations League Final Showdown
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain Edges Out Italy to Secure Place in Nations League Final Showdown

News 18  

Spain’s Joselu pounced with two minutes remaining to snatch a 2-1 win over Italy on Thursday and set up a Nations League final clash against Croatia. “I am very happy for everyone, the group and the coach deserve it,” Jesus Navas, who became Spain’s oldest ever player at 37, told Spanish broadcaster TVE. “It’s a beautiful and hard-fought triumph, this …

Retegui a bright note as Italy again fail to shine
1 year, 8 months ago

Retegui a bright note as Italy again fail to shine

The Hindu  

Mateo Retegui’s impressive debut for Italy added some gloss to what was essentially a mediocre performance from the defending champion at the start of European Championship qualifying. Less than two years after beating England on penalties to win Euro 2020, Italy kicked off its campaign to reach Euro 2024 with a 2-1 loss at home to the same opponent on …

Euro 2024 qualifier: Italy back on track with 2-0 win over Malta
1 year, 8 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifier: Italy back on track with 2-0 win over Malta

The Hindu  

Goals by forward Mateo Retegui and midfielder Matteo Pessina steered Italy to a 2-0 win over Malta in its Euro 2024 qualification Group C clash on Sunday. We did some things well, others less so, the important thing was to win,” Italy coach Roberto Mancini told RAI Sport. Malta could even have taken an early lead when Alexander Satariano managed …

Italy Want to 'Do Well' in Euro Qualifier for Late Gianluca Vialli: Roberto Mancini
1 year, 9 months ago

Italy Want to 'Do Well' in Euro Qualifier for Late Gianluca Vialli: Roberto Mancini

News 18  

European champions Italy want to “do well” against England in their first Euro 2024 qualifier as a tribute to late former striker Gianluca Vialli, coach Roberto Mancini said Monday. The former Juventus, Chelsea and Italy striker played a significant role in Italy’s European Championship title-winning campaign in 2021, assisting Mancini, despite having been diagnosed in 2017. The encounter with England …

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Italy wants to ‘do well’ against England for the late Vialli, says Mancini
1 year, 9 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Italy wants to ‘do well’ against England for the late Vialli, says Mancini

The Hindu  

European champion Italy wants to “do well” against England in its first Euro 2024 qualifier as a tribute to late former striker Gianluca Vialli, coach Roberto Mancini said on Monday. The former Juventus, Chelsea and Italy striker played a significant role in Italy’s European Championship title-winning campaign in 2021, assisting Mancini, despite having been diagnosed in 2017. The encounter with …

Qatar 2022: Is Italy playing in the FIFA World Cup?
2 years, 2 months ago

Qatar 2022: Is Italy playing in the FIFA World Cup?

The Hindu  

Italy failed to make it to the FIFA World Cup for the second time in a row after a shock loss to North Macedonia in the playoff semifinal. “Last summer was the most beautiful joy, now comes the greatest disappointment.”Italy coach Roberto Mancini after the defeat In 2017, a loss to Sweden ended Italy’s hopes to play in the World …

Italy looks to rebuild by winning 'Finalissima' as first step
2 years, 6 months ago

Italy looks to rebuild by winning 'Finalissima' as first step

The Hindu  

Italy will look to put the disappointment of failing to qualify for the World Cup behind it and kick-start a new era for the Azzurri by beating Argentina in the 'Finalissima', Italy players said on Tuesday. But Italy's joy turned to anguish eight months later when it failed to qualify for the World Cup for a second time running after …

Roberto Mancini says Italy must focus on future after missing out on World Cup
2 years, 8 months ago

Roberto Mancini says Italy must focus on future after missing out on World Cup

The Hindu  

Roberto Mancini said on Saturday that Italy must focus squarely on the future after the European champions failed to qualify for the World Cup for the second time in a row, leading to speculation over Mancini's own future as national coach. Italy missed out on football's global showpiece starting in late November in Qatar after a shock 1-0 defeat at …

Italy misses 2nd straight World Cup in rapid fall from grace
2 years, 8 months ago

Italy misses 2nd straight World Cup in rapid fall from grace

The Hindu  

Italy has gone from winning the European Championship to failing to qualify for the World Cup in just eight months. “Soccer is like that, sometimes incredible things happen.” The winner for North Macedonia, which hasn't played at the World Cup since gaining independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1991, came in the second minute of stoppage time from Aleksandar Trajkovski's …

Italy to miss World Cup again after loss to North Macedonia
2 years, 8 months ago

Italy to miss World Cup again after loss to North Macedonia

Associated Press  

PALERMO, Sicily — European champion Italy will miss the World Cup. It was North Macedonia’s only real opportunity after a completely dominant performance by Italy, which missed a number of chances and had several others saved by visiting goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski. Now we have to return to winning, go to the Euros and in four years time return to this …

Italy needs to be itself to qualify for World Cup, says Chiellini
2 years, 9 months ago

Italy needs to be itself to qualify for World Cup, says Chiellini

The Hindu  

Italy does not need to do anything extraordinary to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar and will not have to outdo itself to reach the same level it did when winning last year's European Championship, captain Giorgio Chiellini said on Wednesday. The Italians host North Macedonia in a World Cup playoff semi-final on Thursday after missing out on automatic …

Mario Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018
2 years, 10 months ago

Mario Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018

Hindustan Times  

Mario Balotelli was named in the Italy squad for the first time since 2018 on Monday, as the Adana Demirspor striker joined seven uncapped players in Roberto Mancini's 35-man training camp selection. Mario Balotelli was named in the Italy squad for the first time since 2018 Balotelli, who worked under Azzurri coach Mancini earlier in his career at Inter Milan …

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Chiellini latest Italy injury ahead of Switzerland match
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Chiellini latest Italy injury ahead of Switzerland match

India TV News  

Italy's injury problems continued to pile up as captain Giorgio Chiellini became the latest player to withdraw from the squad on Wednesday ahead of its final World Cup qualifiers. Italy forward Ciro Immobile and midfielders Nicolò Zaniolo and Lorenzo Pellegrini pulled out of the squad earlier this week. It was already without captain Granit Xhaka and forward Haris Seferovic due …

Immobile latest Italy injury ahead of World Cup qualifier
3 years, 1 month ago

Immobile latest Italy injury ahead of World Cup qualifier

New Indian Express  

Immobile left the Italy camp on Tuesday after medical tests revealed a muscular injury to his left leg. The 31-year-old Immobile is Lazio’s all-time leading goalscorer and has been the top scorer in Serie A on three occasions but often gets criticized when playing for Italy. Italy and Switzerland have 14 points atop Group C with the European champion having …

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