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 home to North Macedonia in Thursday's playoff semi-final. READ | READ | After the last World Cup debacle, Italy laid the blame on team coach Gian Piero Ventura and football federation chief Carlo Tavecchio, both of whom resigned shortly afterwards. This time around there were no calls for the removal of Mancini, however, with Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina backing him to shake off the defeat and continue in his role.

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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: Italy's title defence ends in Round of 16 as spirited Switzerland progress
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Italy's title defence ends in Round of 16 as spirited Switzerland progress

India Today  

Italy's hopes of retaining their European Championship title came to a miserable end in the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Saturday after they stumbled to a 2-0 loss to Switzerland, the first time they have exited before the quarter-final stage in 20 years. Italy coach Luciano Spalletti made six changes to his starting line-up, but instead of instilling energy …

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 …

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Italy’s Spalletti laments crucial errors in Wembley loss
1 year, 2 months ago

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Italy’s Spalletti laments crucial errors in Wembley loss

The Hindu  

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti said his team needed to learn from its mistakes after a 3-1 defeat to England in Group C left the holder scrambling to secure qualification for Euro 2024. Italy’s fate will be decided next month when it plays North Macedonia and then Ukraine, currently second in the group, in its last two games. Returning to the …

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. …

Injured Politano and Mancini out of Italy’s clash with Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

Injured Politano and Mancini out of Italy’s clash with Ukraine

The Hindu  

Matteo Politano and Gianluca Mancini will miss Italy’s crucial Euro 2024 qualifying clash against Ukraine with injury, the country’s football federation said on Sunday. In a statement, the FIGC said that Napoli forward Politano and Roma defender Mancini had respectively picked up calf and thigh knocks during Italy’s 1-1 draw with North Macedonia. Coach Luciano Spalletti, who lost attacker Federico …

Right now there is nothing solid, says Mancini on move to Saudi Arabia after quitting as Italy coach
1 year, 4 months ago

Right now there is nothing solid, says Mancini on move to Saudi Arabia after quitting as Italy coach

The Hindu  

Roberto Mancini insists that a potential move to the Saudi Arabia national team is not the reason for his sudden and highly criticised decision to quit Italy. Roberto Mancini resigns as Italy head coach “I’m a football manager and when I receive an offer that I like I will accept it. “I’m a manager and I can’t just stop but …

Napoli president criticises Italian Football Federation over Luciano Spalletti compensation
1 year, 4 months ago

Napoli president criticises Italian Football Federation over Luciano Spalletti compensation

New York Times  

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has demanded a compensation fee from the Italian Football Federation should Luciano Spalletti be appointed as the new national team manager. He continued that he asked for guarantees from Spalletti that the 64-year-old would “respect his sabbatical, including a penalty in the event of his commitment wavering.” The letter added: “With regard to the Italian …

Mancini’s resignation leaves Italy in blue moment – can they improvise like Miles Davis?
1 year, 4 months ago

Mancini’s resignation leaves Italy in blue moment – can they improvise like Miles Davis?

New York Times  

On Saturday night, the snowy-haired president of the Italian Football Federation, Gabriele Gravina, received a notification. Italy did get to the final of the Under-20 World Cup in Uruguay in early June, fired by the goals of the player of the tournament, Chelsea’s Cesare Casadei. Both would train and play like his senior side to best facilitate the graduation of …

Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation as Italy coach
1 year, 4 months ago

Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation as Italy coach

Firstpost  

The Italian soccer federation issued a short announcement saying that Mancini communicated his resignation “late last night,” adding that a new coach would be named “over the next days.” Italy coach Roberto Mancini surprisingly resigned on Sunday, ending an an up-and-down tenure with the national team that included a European Championship title in 2021 but also a failed qualification for …

Italy coach Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation after up-and-down tenure
1 year, 4 months ago

Italy coach Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation after up-and-down tenure

Associated Press  

Italy coach Roberto Mancini surprisingly resigned on Sunday, ending an an up-and-down tenure with the national team that included a European Championship title in 2021 but also a failed qualification for last year’s World Cup. The Italian soccer federation issued a short announcement saying that Mancini communicated his resignation “late last night,” adding that a new coach would be named …

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

Roberto Mancini resigns as Italy head coach

The Hindu  

Roberto Mancini has resigned as head coach of the Italian national football team, the country’s football federation said on Sunday. “A significant page in the history of the Azzurri, which began in May 2018 and ended with the 2023 Nations League Finals, comes to an end,” the FIGC said in a statement. the FIGC will announce the name of the …

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

Mancini resigns as Italy head coach

China Daily  

Roberto Mancini during the press conference before the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy March 22, 2023. ROME -- Roberto Mancini has resigned as head coach of Italy, the country's football governing body FIGC announced on Sunday. Mancini took over the national side in 2018 and guided the Azzurri to the Euro 2020 championship. The …

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 …

Trio of cup final appearances a boost for Italy, says Mancini
1 year, 6 months ago

Trio of cup final appearances a boost for Italy, says Mancini

The Hindu  

Italian football has been given a boost after three of the country’s clubs reached European finals this season, said national team coach Roberto Mancini ahead of this week’s Nations League campaign in the Netherlands. They’re good players.” Italy faces Spain on Thursday in the Nations League semifinal in the Dutch city of Enschede. “We have reached the Nations League finals …

Euro 2024 Qualifying: Roberto Mancini looking for answers before qualifying opener with England
1 year, 9 months ago

Euro 2024 Qualifying: Roberto Mancini looking for answers before qualifying opener with England

Firstpost  

Milan: Roberto Mancini is wondering where the next generation of Italian talent is going to come from as the Azzurri begin their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on Thursday with the visit of England. Italy coach Mancini is in the process of another rebuild after the European champions missed out last year’s World Cup following a second straight disastrous play-off defeat. …

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 …

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  

Giorgio Chiellini’s final match for Italy against Argentina next week is a chance to thank him for his 18-year service, coach Roberto Mancini said on Friday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Chiellini has announced his departure from club side Juventus and his international retirement at the end …

Mancini hints he will stay Italy boss after FIFA World Cup disaster
2 years, 8 months ago

Mancini hints he will stay Italy boss after FIFA World Cup disaster

The Hindu  

Roberto Mancini dropped a big hint on Monday that he will stay on as Italy coach despite the Azzurri failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for a second successive time. "I've spoken with the president in the last few days, I think we're on the same page on pretty much everything," Mancini told reporters ahead of Italy's friendly …

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 Players Go from Heroes to Zeros as World Cup Dreams Are Shattered Again
2 years, 8 months ago

Italy Players Go from Heroes to Zeros as World Cup Dreams Are Shattered Again

News 18  

Eight months after winning the European Championship trophy and being feted as national heroes, Italy’s football team have crashed back to earth, missing out on the World Cup finals for the second time running. ”To Hell,” daily Corriere dello Sport said in its front-page headline, summing up the sense of horror after Italy lost 1-0 at home to little-fancied North …

Disaster again as Italy fails to qualify for World Cup
2 years, 8 months ago

Disaster again as Italy fails to qualify for World Cup

Associated Press  

MILAN — When Italy missed out on the last World Cup, it was a disaster for soccer in the country. Gazzetta dello Sport called it “Out of this world.” The loss in Palermo certainly came as a surprise to many, but it was also predictable for a team that has been in rapid decline since beating England on penalties to …

Italy misses 2nd straight World Cup in rapid fall from grace
2 years, 9 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 fail to qualify for World Cup after shock defeat by North Macedonia
2 years, 9 months ago

Italy fail to qualify for World Cup after shock defeat by North Macedonia

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 Italy missed out on the World Cup finals …

Italy to miss World Cup again after loss to North Macedonia
2 years, 9 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 …

Roberto Mancini Gunning for World Cup Glory with Italy's Qualification in the Balance
2 years, 9 months ago

Roberto Mancini Gunning for World Cup Glory with Italy's Qualification in the Balance

News 18  

Italy are aiming for World Cup glory despite having to navigate a treacherous play-off path in order to get the 2022 tournament, with North Macedonia the first barrier standing in their way. After so-called ‘Notte Magiche’ of Euro 2020, Italy looked certain to banish the ghosts of the disastrous qualifying campaign for 2018 as Mancini’s team not only won, but …

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, …

Mancini still confident Italy can qualify for 2022 World Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Mancini still confident Italy can qualify for 2022 World Cup

The Hindu  

Italy coach Roberto Mancini was upbeat about his side's chances of playing at the 2022 World Cup despite the European champions missing out on an automatic qualification spot on Monday. Four months on from their Euro 2020 success, Italy's 0-0 draw in Northern Ireland meant Switzerland finished top of World Cup qualifying Group C following their 4-0 win over Bulgaria …

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  

Italy lost three more players ahead of its final World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland. Italy coach Roberto Mancini has called up Atalanta defender Davide Zappacosta. 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 Nicolò Zaniolo and Lorenzo Pellegrini. European champion Italy drew …

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 …

World Cup Qualifiers: Mancini laments late penalty miss in draw with Switzerland
3 years, 1 month ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Mancini laments late penalty miss in draw with Switzerland

The Hindu  

Roberto Mancini lamented Jorginho's 90th-minute penalty miss as Italy drew 1-1 with Switzerland to leave both sides level at the top of the Group C standings with one round of matches to go in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers. Silvan Widmer gave Switzerland an early lead, but Giovanni di Lorenzo pulled European champion Italy level before half-time. Italy and Switzerland …

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  

Italy face Switzerland in Rome on Friday hoping for a return to international football’s biggest stage after their disastrous campaign for the 2018 World Cup, in which they lost in a play-off with Sweden to miss out for the first time in six decades. Rome: Leonardo Bonucci said Thursday that he wants Italy to forget the pain of failing to …

Mancini targets another trophy in 'important' Nations League
3 years, 2 months ago

Mancini targets another trophy in 'important' Nations League

The Hindu  

Having tasted glory in Euro 2020, Italy coach Roberto Mancini has his eye on another trophy when the Azzurri take on Spain in their Nations League semifinal at the San Siro stadium on Wednesday. Mancini has led Italy on a world record 37-match unbeaten run, which included the triumphant Euro campaign in June and July culminating in victory on penalties …

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  

Spain’s cunning plan on how to beat Italy this time appears to have a flaw. Spain coach Luis Enrique recently said he would stick with an attacking philosophy against Italy, but that could prove tricky against a side that has one of the best defenses in international soccer. “Tomorrow, we will have to be alert in all the phases of …

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  

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 …

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 …

Mancini in tears over Italy's rise from rock bottom to Euro champions
3 years, 5 months ago

Mancini in tears over Italy's rise from rock bottom to Euro champions

The Hindu  

Italy manager Roberto Mancini said watching three years of hard work come to fruition with Euro 2020 glory on Sunday reduced him to tears at Wembley after his side edged England on penalties. It marked Italy’s first European Championship title since 1968 and was the result of Mancini’s intelligent rebuilding of the national team following their humiliating failure to qualify …

From Missing World Cup to Euro 2020 Final: How Mancini Transformed Italy
3 years, 5 months ago

From Missing World Cup to Euro 2020 Final: How Mancini Transformed Italy

News 18  

Four years ago, when they failed to qualify for the 2018 Football World Cup for the first time in 60 years, Italian football was staring in the dark. The 2006 World Cup winners losing their play-off against Sweden to miss the flight to Russia for the biggest football event shocked not just the Italian fans, but everyone around the world. …

Euro 2020: Spain plots reconquest against Italy in semifinal laced with history
3 years, 5 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: Italy beats Austria 2-1 with extra time goals to reach last eight
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Italy beats Austria 2-1 with extra time goals to reach last eight

The Hindu  

Italy survived a huge scare as it scrambled past outsider Austria into the quarterfinals of Euro 2020 with substitutes Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina scoring extra-time goals to earn it a 2-1 win at Wembley on Saturday. Italy vs Austria Highlights Mancini sent on four attacking substitutes late in the second half and Italy's squad depth proved decisive in the …

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 …

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  

Manuel Locatelli scored a brace and Ciro Immobile added a late third as Italy sealed their place in the Euro 2020 last 16 on Wednesday with a game to spare after a 3-0 win over Switzerland in Rome. UEFA EURO 2020: FULL COVERAGE | Points Table | Schedule | Results Roberto Mancini’s side are top of Group A with six …

Listen up: Roberto Mancini is Italy’s standout at Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Listen up: Roberto Mancini is Italy’s standout at Euro 2020

Associated Press  

ROME — For months, Italy’s players have been repeating the same mantra: “Our strength is in the group. We don’t have a single standout player.” The Azzurri do have a standout coach, though, and Roberto Mancini’s impact in turning around a team that failed to qualify for the last World Cup into a European Championship contender is worthy of praise. …

Euro 2020: Italy head coach Roberto Mancini hails 'important win' against Turkey
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Italy head coach Roberto Mancini hails 'important win' against Turkey

Firstpost  

Italy failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup but are now on a 28-match unbeaten run under Mancini. Rome: Roberto Mancini hailed Italy’s 3-0 Euro 2020 opening victory over Turkey as “an important win” but warned there is still a long way to go until a possible Wembley final. “It was a beautiful evening, I hope there are many …

Italy convincing in 3-0 win over Turkey to open Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Italy convincing in 3-0 win over Turkey to open Euro 2020

India TV News  

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. Now Roberto Mancini’s team has begun its first major international tournament in five years with a convincing 3-0 win over Turkey. “We played a great match and we didn’t permit Turkey to play, and …

Revamped Italy show they can shine at Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Revamped Italy show they can shine at Euro 2020

The Hindu  

Italy will face stronger opposition than Turkey at Euro 2020 but a commanding 3-0 win in the tournament's opening match in front of its own fans on Friday suggests the Azzurri have all the ingredients to go far. The outcome was fitting reward for Roberto Mancini's side which stretched its unbeaten run to 28 games with an impressive performance while …

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