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 will play five games in 15 days next month, starting with the 'Finalissima' at Wembley Stadium in London on June 1 when it takes on Copa America winners Argentina. Captain Giorgio Chiellini, who will retire from international soccer after the Argentina game, was also named in the squad while Empoli striker Andrea Pinamonti and Sassuolo midfielder Davide Frattesi received their first call-ups.

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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: 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  

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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 …

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  

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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  

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Roberto Mancini resigns as Italy coach
1 year, 4 months ago

Roberto Mancini resigns as Italy coach

New York Times  

Roberto Mancini has resigned as coach of the Italian national team, it has been confirmed. “The Federation announces it has accepted the resignation of Roberto Mancini as coach of the Italian national team, which was received late yesterday evening. “A significant page in the history of the Azzurri therefore closes, having opened in May 2018 and concluded with the Nations …

Club teams impacted Italy’s failure to qualify for World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Club teams impacted Italy’s failure to qualify for World Cup

Associated Press  

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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 …

Lorenzo Pellegrini and Matteo Politano Leave Italy Camp With Injuries Ahead of England Clash
2 years, 3 months ago

Lorenzo Pellegrini and Matteo Politano Leave Italy Camp With Injuries Ahead of England Clash

News 18  

Lorenzo Pellegrini and Matteo Politano left the Italy camp with injuries on Tuesday ahead of the European champions’ Nations League match with England. Midfielder Pellegrini played on with thigh pain during Roma’s 1-0 home loss to Atalanta at the weekend and he was sent home after tests at Italy’s Coverciano training centre. Politano was substituted with a sprained ankle shortly …

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 Thanks Giorgio Chiellini Before Italy Send-Off Against Argentina
2 years, 6 months ago

Roberto Mancini Thanks Giorgio Chiellini Before Italy Send-Off Against Argentina

News 18  

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Italy's Chiellini to retire from internationals after Argentina friendly
2 years, 7 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 …

Italy FA boss backs Mancini to stay despite missing out on World Cup
2 years, 8 months ago

Italy FA boss backs Mancini to stay despite missing out on World Cup

The Hindu  

Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina has backed coach Roberto Mancini to continue in his role despite the team failing to qualify for this year's World Cup in Qatar. Italy, which did not qualify for the 2018 World Cup, missed out on the 2022 edition as well after it suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to North Macedonia in Thursday's …

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 …

FIFA WC qualifiers: Italy's injury crisis deepens ahead of final group game vs Northern Ireland
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA WC qualifiers: Italy's injury crisis deepens ahead of final group game vs Northern Ireland

India TV News  

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Italy loses 3 more players ahead of final World Cup qualifier
3 years, 1 month ago

Italy loses 3 more players ahead of final World Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

Italy lost three more players on Saturday ahead of its final World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland. Four other Italy players withdrew from the squad earlier in the week because of injury: captain and defender Giorgio Chiellini, forward Ciro Immobile and midfielders Nicolo Zaniolo and Lorenzo Pellegrini. RELATED| European champion Italy drew 1-1 with visiting Switzerland on Friday to leave …

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

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India TV News  

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Nations League: Italy begins hunt for another trophy against Spain
3 years, 2 months ago

Nations League: Italy begins hunt for another trophy against Spain

The Hindu  

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Nations League Finals: Kean replaces injured Immobile in Italy squad
3 years, 2 months ago

Nations League Finals: Kean replaces injured Immobile in Italy squad

The Hindu  

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Pellegrini returns to Italy squad for Nations League finals
3 years, 2 months ago

Pellegrini returns to Italy squad for Nations League finals

The Hindu  

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European champion Italy chasing record against Bulgaria
3 years, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Mancini keeps faith with Euro winners for World Cup qualifiers
3 years, 3 months ago

Mancini keeps faith with Euro winners for World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

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UEFA Euro 2020 Cup, Italy vs Spain semifinal: Team news, Predicted XIs
3 years, 5 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Italy defender Spinazzola undergoes successful surgery
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Italy defender Spinazzola undergoes successful surgery

The Hindu  

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Italy aiming to honour injured Spinazzola with Euro 2020 glory
3 years, 5 months ago

Italy aiming to honour injured Spinazzola with Euro 2020 glory

Deccan Chronicle  

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Euro 2020 Cup: Italy's Spinazzola could miss rest of the tournament
3 years, 5 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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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  

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Euro 2020: Manuel Locatelli Nets 2 as Italy Beat Switzerland 3-0 to Qualify for Last 16
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Manuel Locatelli Nets 2 as Italy Beat Switzerland 3-0 to Qualify for Last 16

News 18  

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Euro 2020: Mancini names uncapped striker Raspadori in final Italy squad
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Mancini names uncapped striker Raspadori in final Italy squad

The Hindu  

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Italy still hopeful injured Marco Verratti can make Euro 2020 squad
3 years, 6 months ago

Italy still hopeful injured Marco Verratti can make Euro 2020 squad

The Hindu  

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Former Italy international Daniele De Rossi to join national team's coaching set up until end of Euro 2021
3 years, 9 months ago

Former Italy international Daniele De Rossi to join national team's coaching set up until end of Euro 2021

Firstpost  

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