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 the tiebreaker advantage on goal difference of two goals better. It was already without captain Granit Xhaka and forward Haris Seferovic due to long-term injuries and lost winger Steven Zuber on Monday as the fourth player to drop out injured from the squad selected last week. Italy’s world record 37-match unbeaten run ended last month with a 2-1 loss to Spain in a Nations League semifinal.

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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  

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Immobile penalty sends Lazio into third with win over Udinese
1 year, 7 months ago

Immobile penalty sends Lazio into third with win over Udinese

The Hindu  

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Lazio’s Immobile suffers rib and back injuries in car crash, says club
1 year, 8 months ago

Lazio’s Immobile suffers rib and back injuries in car crash, says club

The Hindu  

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Immobile double shoots Lazio into top four at Salernitana; Atalanta loses
1 year, 10 months ago

Immobile double shoots Lazio into top four at Salernitana; Atalanta loses

The Hindu  

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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  

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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 …

Injured Pellegrini and Politano leave Italy camp before England clash
2 years, 3 months ago

Injured Pellegrini and Politano leave Italy camp before England clash

The Hindu  

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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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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Bonucci urges Italy to bring ‘joy on the pitch’ in crucial tie against Switzerland
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Bonucci urges Italy to bring ‘joy on the pitch’ in crucial tie against Switzerland

Firstpost  

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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 …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Immobile leaves Italy camp as injuries pile up for Azzurri
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Immobile leaves Italy camp as injuries pile up for Azzurri

The Hindu  

Striker Ciro Immobile left the Italy camp with an injury on Tuesday ahead of a key World Cup qualifier against Switzerland, as selection problems mount up for the European champions. The Italian Football Federation said on its website that checks showed the Lazio striker has a muscle problem, and Sassuolo’s Gianluca Scamacca has been called up to replace him. Italy …

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  

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 …

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3 years, 2 months ago

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The Hindu  

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EURO 2020 | Unstoppable Italy equal their longest unbeaten run with 1-0 win over Wales
3 years, 6 months ago

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India TV News  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Italy impress again in 3-0 win over Switzerland at Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Italy impress again in 3-0 win over Switzerland at Euro 2020

Associated Press  

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Euro 2020: Italy impress again in 3-0 win over Switzerland
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Italy impress again in 3-0 win over Switzerland

Hindustan Times  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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News 18  

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3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne on target as Italy begin tournament with dominant win over Turkey

Firstpost  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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India TV News  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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Euro 2020: Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne and Own Goal Give Italy 3-0 Win over Turkey
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne and Own Goal Give Italy 3-0 Win over Turkey

News 18  

Italy impressed in a 3-0 win over Turkey as the delayed Euro 2020 finally kicked off in Rome on Friday. UEFA EURO 2020: FULL COVERAGE | Points Table | Schedule | Results Merih Demiral’s own goal put Italy in front before Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne netted for Roberto Mancini’s side in the Group A opener. Former Italy World Cup …

Euro 2020: Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne on target as Italy score four past Czech Republic in warm-up game
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne on target as Italy score four past Czech Republic in warm-up game

Firstpost  

The only real scare for Italy manager Roberto Mancini came when Leonardo Bonucci limped off in the first half after twisting his right knee, but the Juventus defender returned and finished the game. A week before they kick off Euro 2020 in Rome, Italy crushed the Czech Republic 4-0 in Bologna on Friday, keeping an eighth straight clean sheet. Ciro …

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