Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Brescia's Sandro Tonali replaces Paris Saint-Germain's Marco Verratti in Italy squad
5 years, 1 month ago

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Brescia's Sandro Tonali replaces Paris Saint-Germain's Marco Verratti in Italy squad

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Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, AS Roma defender Leonardo Spinazzola and Sassuolo striker Domenico Berardi have all been ruled out of Italy’s final Euro 2020 qualifiers, the country’s football federation confirmed on Monday Milan: Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, AS Roma defender Leonardo Spinazzola and Sassuolo striker Domenico Berardi have all been ruled out of Italy’s final Euro 2020 qualifiers, the country’s football federation confirmed on Monday. Brescia’s 19-year-old midfielder Sandro Tonali comes in for Verratti, but Spinazzola and Berardi have not been replaced. Italy, who have already qualified for next year’s European Championship, face Bosnia and Herzegovina on 15 November before hosting Armenia three days later. Defenders: Francesco Acerbi, Cristiano Biraghi, Leonardo Bonucci, Andrea Cistana, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Emerson Palmieri, Alessandro Florenzi, Armando Izzo, Gianluca Mancini, Alessio Romagnoli.

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Serie A 2024-25: Roma sacks Ivan Juric amid Roberto Mancini reports
2 months ago

Serie A 2024-25: Roma sacks Ivan Juric amid Roberto Mancini reports

The Hindu  

Roma sacked Ivan Juric, less than two months after hiring him to replace Daniele De Rossi, as the Serie A club lurched deeper into crisis following Sunday’s 3-2 home defeat to Bologna. Juric, who was hired until the end of the season in September, was dismissed with Roma languishing in 12th place in Italy’s top flight, just four points above …

Italy squad for Nations League: Calafiori and Gabbia out against France and Belgium due to injury
2 months ago

Italy squad for Nations League: Calafiori and Gabbia out against France and Belgium due to injury

The Hindu  

Italy centre-backs Riccardo Calafiori and Mattia Gabbia have been left out of Luciano Spalletti’s squad for this month’s Nations League matches with Belgium and France through injury. Spalletti on Friday also did not include AS Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini, who was sent off in the 2-2 draw with Belgium last month, nor Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli. READ | Saudi Pro …

Nations League: Riccardo Calafiori and Gabbia out of Italy's squad due to injury
2 months ago

Nations League: Riccardo Calafiori and Gabbia out of Italy's squad due to injury

India Today  

Italy will face Belgium and France in this month's Nations League matches without center-backs Riccardo Calafiori and Matteo Gabbia, who were forced to withdraw from Luciano Spalletti's squad due to injuries. One of Italy’s key returning players is Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella, who missed October's matches due to nose surgery. Italy currently tops Nations League Group A2 with 10 …

Tonali returns to Italy squad after serving 10-month gambling ban
4 months, 1 week ago

Tonali returns to Italy squad after serving 10-month gambling ban

Associated Press  

ROME — Sandro Tonali was called back to Italy’s squad on Friday after serving a 10-month gambling ban. Coach Luciano Spalletti also handed Leicester defender Caleb Okoli and Atalanta midfielder Marco Brescianini their first call-ups for Nations League matches against France and Israel. Defenders: Alessandro Bastoni, Raoul Bellanova, Alessandro Buongiorno, Riccardo Calafiori, Andrea Cambiaso, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Federico Dimarco, Federico …

Euro 2024: Is Gianluca Mancini, Italy’s centre-back related to former coach Roberto Mancini
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Euro 2024: Italy opens title defense against Albania in Group B
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Euro 2024 injuries: Which players are out of this summer’s tournament and who is racing to be fit?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024 injuries: Which players are out of this summer’s tournament and who is racing to be fit?

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. Stars including Serge Gnabry, David Alaba and Gavi were already ruled out …

Euro 2024 Group B: Can Italy do it again?
7 months ago

Euro 2024 Group B: Can Italy do it again?

The Hindu  

Italy’s journey has been unusual. Esta es la lista definitiva de España para la @EURO2024 y no hay mejor narrador para este vídeo que alguien que sabe MUCHO de GANAR: @RafaelNadal.#VamosEspañapic.twitter.com/j9AytBlxYM — Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol June 7, 2024 Lamine Yamal has grabbed headlines as the ‘next big thing’ and should be one of the first names in the …

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

Spain Euro 2024 squad: Who makes Luis de la Fuente’s 26-man selection?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain Euro 2024 squad: Who makes Luis de la Fuente’s 26-man selection?

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. Head coach Luis de la Fuente named a 29-man provisional squad on …

Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy announces provisional 30-member squad
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy announces provisional 30-member squad

The Hindu  

Gianluca Scamacca has played his way into Italy’s plans for Euro 2024 after a phenomenal end to the season, as coach Luciano Spalletti announced on Thursday his provisional squad for Germany. READ | EURO 2024 full squads: Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal squad, no Rashford in England provisional side Spalletti has selected the in-form Scamacca in an attempt to resolve Italy’s …

Defending champions Italy announce squad for Euro 2024; Manuel Locatelli, Ciro Immobile miss out
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending champions Italy announce squad for Euro 2024; Manuel Locatelli, Ciro Immobile miss out

India TV News  

Italy announced a provisional squad for the Euro 2024 Championship with some major changes on Thursday, May 23. The defending champions will kick off their title defence without star footballers Manuel Locatelli and Ciro Immobile. PSG's star goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who won the Player of the Tournament at Euro 2020, is among four goalkeeping options in Spalletti's provisional team. Italy's …

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Fiorentina Captain Cristiano Biraghi Called-up by Italy For North Macedonia, Ukraine Fixtures
1 year, 1 month ago

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Fiorentina Captain Cristiano Biraghi Called-up by Italy For North Macedonia, Ukraine Fixtures

News 18  

Cristiano Biraghi has been called up for Italy’s final Euro 2024 qualifiers against North Macedonia and Ukraine, the country’s football federation said on Tuesday. Fiorentina captain Biraghi joins the Azzurri’s Coverciano training camp after Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli was ruled out of the two decisive Group C fixtures on Monday. Coach Luciano Spalletti is also without Newcastle United midfielder Sandro …

Italy’s Spalletti asked federation before including Zaniolo in Euro squad
1 year, 1 month ago

Italy’s Spalletti asked federation before including Zaniolo in Euro squad

The Hindu  

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti said on Monday that he asked the national federation before including Nicolo Zaniolo in its latest Euro 2024 squad, with the forward assisting authorities in their investigation into alleged illegal betting activity. There is nothing.” “Before calling Zaniolo I spoke to the President and the federation and there was nothing against this.” Italy can book a …

Juventus’ Locatelli out of Euro 2024 qualifiers for Italy
1 year, 1 month ago

Juventus’ Locatelli out of Euro 2024 qualifiers for Italy

The Hindu  

Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli is injured and out of Italy’s final Euro 2024 qualifiers against North Macedonia and Ukraine, coach Luciano Spalletti said on Monday. Locatelli joins AC Milan captain Davide Calabria, Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret and Atalanta defender Rafael Toloi on the treatment table, leaving Spalletti with 25 of the 29 players he initially called up for the Group …

Italy midfielder Marco Verratti joins Qatar’s Al-Arabi from PSG
1 year, 3 months ago

Italy midfielder Marco Verratti joins Qatar’s Al-Arabi from PSG

The Hindu  

Italy midfielder Marco Verratti has left Paris St Germain to join Qatari side Al-Arabi, the Ligue 1 club said on Wednesday. “I was very proud to wear the colours of Paris St Germain for more than a decade, to rub shoulders with so many great players, and to win 30 trophies,” Verratti told the club website. I will be Parisian …

Tonali Italy’s latest injury blow for Euro qualifier with Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

Tonali Italy’s latest injury blow for Euro qualifier with Ukraine

The Hindu  

Sandro Tonali is the latest player to miss out on Italy duty after a muscle injury ruled him out of Tuesday’s high-stakes Euro 2024 qualifier with Ukraine. The Newcastle United midfielder was not named in the squad for the Group C clash at the San Siro and the Italian Football Federation said he is suffering pain from an unspecified problem. …

Italy Face World Cup Demons As They Play North Macedonia in Spalletti's Debut
1 year, 4 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, 4 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 …

Napoli set to begin title defence against Frosinone, Rudi Garcia to make official debut
1 year, 4 months ago

Napoli set to begin title defence against Frosinone, Rudi Garcia to make official debut

The Hindu  

Napoli heads into its first title defence in over three decades with questions as to whether the new management will be up to replicating last season’s stunning charge to glory. Rudi Garcia will make his official debut on Saturday as Napoli kicks off the 2023-24 campaign at promoted Frosinone with a similar line-up to the one which cruised to the …

Roberto Mancini admits it is a 'problem' if Sandro Tonali leaves Italy amid Newcastle links
1 year, 6 months ago

Roberto Mancini admits it is a 'problem' if Sandro Tonali leaves Italy amid Newcastle links

Daily Mail  

Italy manager Roberto Mancini would 'regret' a young player of Sandro Tonali's quality leaving Italy, although he admitted the 23-year-old would benefit on a technical level from playing in the Premier League. Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth is currently negotiating a £52 million move for the AC Milan star, after something of a breakthrough campaign that saw him play 48 …

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Argentina-born Retegui could start for Italy against England
1 year, 9 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Argentina-born Retegui could start for Italy against England

The Hindu  

When Italy and England kick off their European Championship qualifying campaign against each other on Thursday, some of the spotlights will be on a player from Argentina. Forward Mateo Retegui has been called up for the first time by Italy coach Roberto Mancini, reigniting a debate in the country about selecting foreign-born players for the national team. Mancini, who was …

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 …

Why LAFC signing aging Italy star Giorgio Chiellini makes sense
2 years, 6 months ago

Why LAFC signing aging Italy star Giorgio Chiellini makes sense

LA Times  

Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini walks past the trophy at the end of the Finalissima soccer match against Argentina on June 1 at Wembley Stadium. He’s shown a unique ability over the last 15 years of someone who can impart that experience, that wisdom to other people in his team to make that better.” Although details of the contract were not announced, …

Spinazzola returns to Italy squad for 'Finalissima' against Argentina and Nations League
2 years, 7 months ago

Spinazzola returns to Italy squad for 'Finalissima' against Argentina and Nations League

The Hindu  

Italy has named AS Roma defender Leonardo Spinazzola in a 39-man squad for next month's friendly against Argentina and its Nations League games following a lengthy injury layoff. Manager Roberto Mancini mainly stuck with the squad which steered Italy to European Championship success in July, with the exception of the injured Federico Chiesa, Gaetano Castrovilli, Rafael Toloi and Ciro Immobile. …

Italy's Chiellini to retire from internationals after Argentina friendly
2 years, 8 months ago

Italy's Chiellini to retire from internationals after Argentina friendly

The Hindu  

Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini will retire from international football after the European champion plays a friendly against its South American counterpart Argentina at Wembley in June. Italy's failure to qualify for this year's World Cup in Qatar seems to have hastened the 37-year-old Juventus defender's decision, with the Argentina match in London, where the Azzurri won the European Championship last …

Balotelli left off Italy's squad for World Cup playoffs
2 years, 9 months ago

Balotelli left off Italy's squad for World Cup playoffs

The Hindu  

Mario Balotelli was left off Italy’s squad for the World Cup playoffs, and the European champion was also without midfielder Manuel Locatelli, who tested positive for COVID-19. Missing two straight World Cups would be an unprecedented low point for the four-time champion. Defenders: Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni, Cristiano Biraghi, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Emerson Palmieri, Alessandro Florenzi, …

Balotelli overlooked as Mancini goes with Joao Pedro in Italy playoff squad
2 years, 9 months ago

Balotelli overlooked as Mancini goes with Joao Pedro in Italy playoff squad

The Hindu  

Mario Balotelli was overlooked by Italy coach Roberto Mancini for the upcoming World Cup playoffs, with 30-year-old Cagliari striker Joao Pedro given his first call-up to the squad instead. RELATED| Widespread reports suggested Mancini, who worked with Balotelli at Inter Milan and Manchester City, would bring the 31-year-old back in for next Thursday's semifinal against North Macedonia, but Brazilian-born Joao …

Mario Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018
2 years, 11 months ago

Mario Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018

The Hindu  

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. Balotelli, who worked under Azzurri coach Mancini earlier in his career at Inter Milan and Manchester City, has not featured for the national team since September 2018. But …

Mario Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018
2 years, 11 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 …

Robert Lewandowski tipped for Ballon d'Or as Lionel Messi eyes seventh prize
3 years, 1 month ago

Robert Lewandowski tipped for Ballon d'Or as Lionel Messi eyes seventh prize

Firstpost  

Lewandowski threatens to deny Messi a record-extending seventh Ballon d’Or title as the prestigious awards ceremony returns Monday after it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic Paris: Robert Lewandowski threatens to deny Lionel Messi a record-extending seventh Ballon d’Or title as the prestigious awards ceremony returns Monday after it was cancelled last year because of the pandemic. Messi …

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Chiellini latest Italy injury ahead of Switzerland match
3 years, 2 months 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 …

Nations League Finals: Kean replaces injured Immobile in Italy squad
3 years, 3 months ago

Nations League Finals: Kean replaces injured Immobile in Italy squad

The Hindu  

Italy has called up Juventus striker Moise Kean for next week's Nations League final four tournament to replace the injured Ciro Immobile, the Italian Football Federation said on Sunday. Lazio's Immobile was forced to withdraw from Roberto Mancini's squad after picking up a muscle injury in his side's Europa League win over Lokomotiv Moscow on Thursday. #Azzurri#Kean has been called …

Nations League finals: Roberto Mancini retains faith in majority of Euro 2020-winning Italy squad
3 years, 3 months ago

Nations League finals: Roberto Mancini retains faith in majority of Euro 2020-winning Italy squad

Firstpost  

Twenty-two of the 26 European champions were selected, along with Lorenzo Pellegrini, the Roma captain who missed out on the Euro due to an injury ahead of the semi-final clash against Spain Rome: Italy coach Roberto Mancini placed his faith Thursday in the majority of the squad that triumphed at Euro 2020 for the finals of the Nations League. Twenty-two …

Pellegrini returns to Italy squad for Nations League finals
3 years, 3 months ago

Pellegrini returns to Italy squad for Nations League finals

The Hindu  

AS Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini was named on Thursday in Italy's 23-man squad for next week's Nations League final four tournament. Coach Roberto Mancini has gone with the majority of the squad who steered Italy to Euro 2020 success in July, with the injured Leonardo Spinazzola, Alessandro Florenzi, Andrea Belotti and Gaetano Castrovilli the only players left out. Our squad …

Italy Euro 2020 star Locatelli completes Juventus move
3 years, 4 months ago

Italy Euro 2020 star Locatelli completes Juventus move

The Hindu  

Manuel Locatelli, one of Italy's standout performers in its Euro 2020 success, has completed a loan move to Juventus from Sassuolo, the Turin side said on Wednesday. The deal includes a 37.5 million euro, including add-ons, obligation to buy at the end of the 2022-23 season, subject to certain conditions. The Lecce-born midfielder, 23, scored twice in Italy's 3-0 group …

Serie A: Chiellini signs news contract with Juventus till 2023
3 years, 5 months ago

Serie A: Chiellini signs news contract with Juventus till 2023

The Hindu  

File Photo: The 36-year-old captained Italy to European Championship victory last month and will be aiming to be fit enough to be a part of the Azuris for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini signed a two-year contract extension with the Serie A side, extending his stay in Turin till 2023, the club confirmed on Monday. Chiellini …

Euro 2020 Crowning Moment for Roberto Mancini, Italy's Renaissance Man
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Crowning Moment for Roberto Mancini, Italy's Renaissance Man

News 18  

Roberto Mancini marked the crowning moment of his career on Sunday by winning the European Championship title with an Italy side transformed from the dark days of their 2018 World Cup qualifying fiasco. The four-time world champions beat England 3-2 on penalties as the Euro 2020 final finished 1-1 after extra time at Wembley, with Italy claiming their second European …

Euro 2020: Marco Verratti Determined to Make the Most of Chance That Has Been a Long Time Coming
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Marco Verratti Determined to Make the Most of Chance That Has Been a Long Time Coming

News 18  

For a player of Marco Verratti’s quality, it is remarkable that he has had to wait until the age of 28 to make his major tournament knockout-stage bow. The Paris St Germain midfielder was cut from Italy’s final Euro 2012 squad, the Azzurri, along with England, were knocked out in the group stage at the 2014 World Cup, before Verratti …

Euro 2020: Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci, Italy's Old Guard Defying English 'Youngsters'
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci, Italy's Old Guard Defying English 'Youngsters'

News 18  

Italy’s old guard Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci will have the task of stopping English ‘youngsters’ Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling in the Euro 2020 final in London on Sunday. Instead we managed to get there and now the last centimetre is missing.” In Italy’s new-look young side, 36-year-old Chiellini and 34-year-old Bonucci, who between them boast 219 caps, are …

Euro 2020 Cup - Jorginho and Busquets: The subtle art of the midfield barons
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup - Jorginho and Busquets: The subtle art of the midfield barons

The Hindu  

The perception around the profile of footballers sometimes exists that a footballer must excel in any system, condition or league. Two deep-lying midfielders, Jorginho and Sergio Busquets, who fall under the same bracket will take the stage at Wembley on Tuesday evening in the first Euro 2020 semifinal showdown between Italy and Spain. Sarri couldn’t quite replicate the Sarriball with …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup, Italy vs Spain semifinal: Team news, Predicted XIs
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup, Italy vs Spain semifinal: Team news, Predicted XIs

The Hindu  

Italy and Spain will clash in the first semifinal of the Euro 2020 on Tuesday at London's Wembley Stadium. READ | The one expected change for Italy will be in the left-back role, where it will miss the services of Leonardo Spinazzola, who was ruled out because of an Achilles tendon injury that he sustained against Belgium. For Spain, Pablo …

Euro 2020: Spain plots reconquest against Italy in semifinal laced with history
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain plots reconquest against Italy in semifinal laced with history

The Hindu  

Spain's cycle of dominance of European football began and ended with Italy so it is fitting its hopes of a reconquest will see it face Roberto Mancini's side, which is on its own path towards redemption, in Tuesday's Euro 2020 semifinal. This is a fixture laced with history, not least for coach Luis Enrique, who was left with a broken …

Euro 2020: Brazil-born Jorginho, Italy's beating heart at mega event
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Brazil-born Jorginho, Italy's beating heart at mega event

Firstpost  

Discreet but ‘irreplaceable’ midfield presence Jorginho has been the cornerstone of Italy’s revival from World Cup flops to Euro 2020 contenders. Discreet but ‘irreplaceable’ midfield presence Jorginho has been the cornerstone of Italy’s revival from World Cup flops to Euro 2020 contenders with a semi-final against Spain awaiting in the London of his club side Chelsea on Tuesday. “Jorginho and …

Euro 2020 Cup: Italy's Spinazzola could miss rest of the tournament
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup: Italy's Spinazzola could miss rest of the tournament

The Hindu  

Italy's delight at reaching the Euro 2020 semifinals with Saturday's 2-1 win over Belgium was soured by a serious injury to left-back Leonardo Spinazzola, who was taken off on a stretcher in the second half and is expected to be out of the tournament. Italian media reports said the AS Roma defender Spinazzola, who has been fundamental to the Azzurri's …

Euro 2020: Italy Book Semi-finals Berth with 2-1 Win over Belgium
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Italy Book Semi-finals Berth with 2-1 Win over Belgium

News 18  

Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne scored a goal each Friday to give Italy a 2-1 win over Belgium and a spot in the European Championship semifinals. Romelu Lukaku pulled one back from the penalty spot right before halftime but the Belgians missed further chances to equalize in the second half. Barella put Italy in the lead in the 31st minute …

Atalanta and Sassuolo inspired Italy’s transformation
3 years, 6 months ago

Atalanta and Sassuolo inspired Italy’s transformation

Associated Press  

ROME — It’s been five years since Italy played at a major tournament, so it’s come as a surprise to many to see the Azzurri completely transformed into an attack-minded juggernaut resembling the elite of modern soccer. Likewise, recently departed Sassuolo coach Roberto De Zerbi was praised for his forward-looking approach with homegrown players like Berardi and forward Giacomo Raspadori, …

Euro 2020: Marco Verratti’s majestic return boosts Italy chances
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Marco Verratti’s majestic return boosts Italy chances

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 Marco Verratti is back with a majestic display …

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