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 also keeping another clean sheet, its 12th in the last 13 games. READ: Mancini has abandoned Italy's conservative style of safety first and carved out an adventurous outfit whose approach based on crisp, one-touch passing secured 10 straight wins in qualifying, with 37 goals scored and four conceded. Match report | Highlights With left back Leonardo Spinazzola doing damage on the other flank, Turkey's defence, which conceded three goals in 10 qualifying games, looked all at sea and had no reply to Italy's raids. Having scored three goals in one European Championship match for the first time, Italy's new-found confidence and commitment to attacking football looks likely to bear more fruit.

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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  

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 …

Euro 2024: Zaccagni's stoppage-time stunner against Croatia sends Italy through to last 16
6 months 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
6 months 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
6 months 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: Croatia faces Italy in crunch survival clash
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Croatia faces Italy in crunch survival clash

The Hindu  

Group B was dubbed Euro 2024’s ‘Group of Death’ but while Spain soared through with a game to spare, heavyweights Italy and Croatia meet on June 24 fighting to stay in the competition. “We control our own fate -- that’s a good thing,” said the stopper, who shone at the Qatar World Cup, saving a penalty in a shoot-out against …

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 …

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 …

Euro 2024 Group B: Can Italy do it again?
6 months, 2 weeks 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
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 …

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 …

Defending champ Italy qualifies for Euro 2024 after tense draw with Ukraine
1 year, 1 month ago

Defending champ Italy qualifies for Euro 2024 after tense draw with Ukraine

Associated Press  

LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Italy will defend its European Championship title next year in Germany after a 0-0 draw with Ukraine on Monday was enough to secure its place. The final whistle came as a relief for Italy after a tense game which forward Federico Chiesa called a “knockout match.” Just over two months ago, Italy seemed in trouble after winning …

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: 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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Nations League: Italy lack attacking talent, says Mancini
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League: Italy lack attacking talent, says Mancini

The Hindu  

Italy must keep looking for new attacking talent as they continue to struggle to perform at a consistent level, coach Roberto Mancini said on Wednesday after his team’s 2-1 defeat by Spain in the Nations League semifinals. Right now we have good midfielders and defenders, but we are lacking great forwards, I don’t know why.” The defeat by Spain continued …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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  

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 …

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 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 …

From Euro Glory to World Cup Disaster
2 years, 8 months ago

From Euro Glory to World Cup Disaster

News 18  

Italy is once again reeling after failing to reach a second straight World Cup, throwing away automatic qualification before falling to a devastating defeat in the play-offs to North Macedonia. Swaggering style vanishes One of the hallmarks of the early stages of Roberto Mancini’s reign as coach was that he gave the players freedom to enjoy their football and insisted …

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 …

‘Tired and destroyed’ – The night European champions Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Tired and destroyed’ – The night European champions Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup

New York Times  

Not qualifying for the World Cup was unthinkable to Roberto Mancini. Last summer’s unexpected triumph at the pandemic-delayed European Championship had served as redemption for the ignominy of not qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 60 years in 2018. Italy’s players belted out the national anthem and the fans intoned Seven Nation Army, the anthem of …

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 …

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