Euro 2024: Italy opens title defense against Albania in Group B
6 months, 4 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 — and it was a classic game in the World Cup. But this is a strong group with an equally strong coach.” - Italy midfielder Bryan Cristante, comparing Spalletti’s current squad with the Euro 2020 winners led by Roberto Mancini.

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Spalletti to remain Italy coach despite Euro 2024 humbling
6 months, 1 week 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: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals

China Daily  

Team Switzerland celebrate after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy in Berlin, Germany, June 29, 2024. BERLIN -- Ruben Vargas' assist and goal paved the way for Switzerland's 2-0 victory over titleholder Italy in the Euro 2024 last 16 at Berlin Olympia stadium on Saturday. Switzerland controlled possession and pressed Italy onto the …

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals

China Daily  

Team Switzerland celebrate after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy in Berlin, Germany, June 29, 2024. BERLIN -- Ruben Vargas' assist and goal paved the way for Switzerland's 2-0 victory over titleholder Italy in the Euro 2024 last 16 at Berlin Olympia stadium on Saturday. Switzerland controlled possession and pressed Italy onto the …

Euro 2024: Italy's title defence ends in Round of 16 as spirited Switzerland progress
6 months, 1 week 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
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: Slow-starting defending champ Italy faces Switzerland in first knockout match
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Slow-starting defending champ Italy faces Switzerland in first knockout match

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Defending champion Italy aims to continue its dominance over Switzerland to reach the quarterfinals of the European Championship on Saturday. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — Italy has fond memories of playing at Berlin’s Olympiastadion after beating France on penalties in the 2006 World Cup final in its last game in the stadium, where …

Italy face Swiss test after stumbling into Euros last 16
6 months, 2 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, 2 weeks 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: Croatia on brink of knockout, Spain, Italy qualify for Round of 16
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Croatia on brink of knockout, Spain, Italy qualify for Round of 16

India Today  

An added time goal from Italy's Mattia Zaccagni snatched a 1-1 draw with Croatia which was enough to earn them a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 as Group B runners-up where they will face Switzerland, while Croatia must wait to see if they progress. Spain top the group on nine points, Italy finish with four and Croatia …

Euro 2024: Italy stuns Croatia, Spain advances with perfect record
6 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024: Spain ends group stage with three wins; Major talking points from ALB v ESP
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024: Spain ends group stage with three wins; Major talking points from ALB v ESP

The Hindu  

Spain beat Albania 1-0 to complete its group stage with three wins out of three games at the Dusseldorf Arena on Monday. FOLLOW | LIVE: ALBANIA VS SPAIN SCORE AND UPDATES Take a look at the major talking points from the match: Spain starts 10 new players Spain, having already qualified top, has opted to rest key players. David Raya, …

Euro 2024: Italy and Croatia clash with tournament survival at stake
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Italy and Croatia clash with tournament survival at stake

Associated Press  

LEIPZIG, Germany — Defending champion Italy needs to avoid defeat against neighboring Croatia in their final group game to ensure progress at the European Championship. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — Italy has three points after beating Albania 2-1 in its opening game before losing 1-0 to Spain, which is already assured of winning the group. …

Euro 2024: Croatia faces Italy in crunch survival clash
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Euro 2024: Slick Spain keen to maintain momentum against Albania
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Slick Spain keen to maintain momentum against Albania

The Hindu  

Impressive Spain have secured top spot in Group B and a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 but they will not be taking their foot off the gas against Albania in Duesseldorf on June 24. While coach Luis de la Fuente has the luxury of being able to rest players for the final group game, he will also …

Euro 2024: Points to prove, wounded Italy and Croatia face Group B showdown
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Points to prove, wounded Italy and Croatia face Group B showdown

The Hindu  

With wounds to dress and points to prove, Italy and Croatia face each other knowing their Euro 2024 survival is on the line in Monday's decisive Group B match. Italy's chastening 1-0 defeat by a dominant Spain on Thursday and Croatia's 2-2 draw with Albania after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser left both teams anxiously glancing at the table heading into …

Euro 2024 day nine: Belgium bid to bounce back from shock Slovakia loss
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024 day nine: Belgium bid to bounce back from shock Slovakia loss

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. Romelu Lukaku had two goals disallowed in the Red Devils’ surprise 1-0 …

Germany beat Hungary, Albania shock Croatia in Euro 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Germany beat Hungary, Albania shock Croatia in Euro 2024

China Daily  

Jamal Musiala of Germany scores a goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match between Germany and Hungary in Stuttgart, Germany on June 19, 2024. BERLIN -- Goals from Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan helped Germany advance into last 16 after securing the second straight win 2-0 over Hungary while Albania left it late to snatch a 2-2 stalemate …

Croatia vs Albania, Euro 2024: Klaus Gjasula scores stoppage time equaliser; Major talking points from CRO v ALB
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Croatia vs Albania, Euro 2024: Klaus Gjasula scores stoppage time equaliser; Major talking points from CRO v ALB

The Hindu  

Croatia and Albania played out a 2-2 draw in their Euro 2024 Group B clash as Klaus Gjasula scored a stoppage time equaliser for the underdog Albanian side. Take a look at the major talking points from the Croatia vs Albania Euro 2024 Group B match played at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | CROATIA VS …

Euro 2024: Heavyweight rivals Italy and Spain meet for the fifth European Championship in a row
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Heavyweight rivals Italy and Spain meet for the fifth European Championship in a row

Associated Press  

DUSSELDORF, Germany — Defending champion Italy plays Spain on Thursday in one of the most anticipated games at Euro 2024. Team news — Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has resumed training following a muscular issue, leaving coach Luis de la Fuente to declare a fully fit squad for the game. By the numbers — This is this the fifth Euros in …

Italian soccer shoots for a renaissance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Italian soccer shoots for a renaissance

Live Mint  

DORTMUND, Germany—Italy’s first game of the European Championship was barely 30 seconds old on Saturday and the Azzurri were already losing. Italy won the title three years ago, at a pandemic-delayed Euro 2020, then promptly failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup by losing a playoff to North Macedonia. “We need to convince ourselves, not only the fans," Italy …

Spain ease past Croatia, Italy overpower Albania in Euro 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain ease past Croatia, Italy overpower Albania in Euro 2024

China Daily  

BERLIN -- Spain ensured a perfect start into Euro 2024 after easing past Croatia with three goals in 45 minutes while Italy came from behind to edge Albania 2-1 in Group B on Saturday. The three first-half goals from Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Daniel Carvajal allowed the Spaniards to start their Euro 2024 campaign with a bang in Group …

Italy vs Albania LIVE: Euro 2024 result and final score from Group B fixture tonight
6 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Italy vs Albania, EURO 2024 highlights in pictures
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy vs Albania, EURO 2024 highlights in pictures

The Hindu  

DORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy celebrates following the team's victory in the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Italy and Albania at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 15, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Italian players celebrate after Italy's Nicolo Barella scored his side's second goal during the Group B match between Italy and Albania at the …

Italy vs Albania, Euro 2024: Albania scores fastest goal in Euros history; Top talking points
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy vs Albania, Euro 2024: Albania scores fastest goal in Euros history; Top talking points

The Hindu  

Defending champion Italy opened its Euro 2024 campaign with a narrow 2-1 win against Albania at the BVB Stadion Dortmund on Sunday. Take a look at all the major talking points from the Euro 2024 Group B match between Italy and Albania being played at the BVB Stadion Dortmund. Nedim Bajrmi of Albania scored the fastest goal in the history …

Euro 2024: 'Raised the bar too high' - Luka Modric, Croatia still hope to make an impact
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: 'Raised the bar too high' - Luka Modric, Croatia still hope to make an impact

Firstpost  

Croatia face a tough assignment in Germany having been placed in the same group as reigning champions Italy as well as Spain and Albania. AP Croatia head into Euro 2024 with cautious optimism despite a tough draw, and despite still being heavily reliant on the 38-year-old Luka Modric as he nears the end of his remarkable career. “We raised the …

Euro 2024: Italy vs Albania: Moment of truth for revamped Italy as title defence begins
6 months, 4 weeks 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 Group B guide: Fixtures, squads and star players to watch as Italy take on Spain
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024 Group B guide: Fixtures, squads and star players to watch as Italy take on Spain

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. Spain and Italy are fifth- and sixth-favourites to win the tournament outright, …

Euro 2024: Can Luciano Spalletti's new-look Italy do it again?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Can Luciano Spalletti's new-look Italy do it again?

Firstpost  

Italy are in their first major tournament since triumphing at the last Euros three years ago and Luciano Spalletti has been entrusted to guide his nation out of another period of troubles. Italy are in their first major tournament since triumphing at the last Euros three years ago and Luciano Spalletti has been entrusted to guide his nation out of …

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 …

Euro 2024: Team-by-team guide, key players and records for Germany
7 months ago

Euro 2024: Team-by-team guide, key players and records for Germany

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. Italy open image in gallery Italy are the defening champions Coach: Luciano …

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 …

Euro 2024: Italy Held to Goalless Draw in Warm-up with Turkey
7 months ago

Euro 2024: Italy Held to Goalless Draw in Warm-up with Turkey

News 18  

Italy were held to a goalless draw by Turkey on Tuesday as the Azzurri gear up for their European Championship title defence later this month. “We’ll take all the time we need to make the necessary decisions.” There was little on display on Tuesday to suggest a repeat of Italy’s thrilling triumph at the last Euros three years ago could …

Euro 2024 warm-up: Italy held to scoreless draw by Turkey
7 months ago

Euro 2024 warm-up: Italy held to scoreless draw by Turkey

The Hindu  

Italy and Turkey played out a disappointing 0-0 draw in a game of few chances on Tuesday, in what was the penultimate warm-up game for both sides before Euro 2024 starts in 10 days. Luciano Spalletti’s Italy goes into the tournament as the defending champion, and after failing to impress while qualifying, this draw with Turkey will do little to …

Coach Sylvinho says Albania under no pressure at Euros but wants them to show their heart
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Coach Sylvinho says Albania under no pressure at Euros but wants them to show their heart

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albania is under no pressure heading to the European Championship although coach Sylvinho stressed on Monday his team will show its fighting character. We should go there and play and improve.” Albania starts its campaign in Germany against defending champion Italy on June 15, followed by two-time quarterfinalist Croatia on June 19 then three-time champion Spain 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 …

Albania gives citizenship to Brazilian coach Sylvinho who has led team to Euro 2024
1 year ago

Albania gives citizenship to Brazilian coach Sylvinho who has led team to Euro 2024

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albania coach Sylvinho, a Brazilian, received Albanian citizenship on Monday in a show of appreciation for qualifying the tiny Western Balkan country for the European Championship. Prime Minister Edi Rama invited President Bajram Begaj and Sylvinho to the podium of the “Best of 2023” gala for the ceremony. An emotional Sylvinho remembered his journey from Sao Paolo …

Albania hopes to keep Brazilian coach Sylvinho at the helm beyond Euro 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Albania hopes to keep Brazilian coach Sylvinho at the helm beyond Euro 2024

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albania hopes to keep coach Sylvinho at the helm in a bid to reach the World Cup for the first time after the Brazilian ushered the team into next summer’s European Championship. Armand Duka, president of Albania’s soccer federation, said Thursday that Sylvinho will be offered a contract extension as the team tries to qualify for the …

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 qualifying: Italy faces showdown with Ukraine; Albania and Slovenia well set to advance
1 year, 1 month ago

Euro 2024 qualifying: Italy faces showdown with Ukraine; Albania and Slovenia well set to advance

The Hindu  

The final rounds of European Championship qualifiers sees defending champion Italy needing a strong finish to clinch a spot at the tournament, while Albania and Slovenia can secure surprising group victories. Romania is another unlikely team controlling its own Euro 2024 destiny, although Israel still has an outside chance to secure direct advancement from that group. Italy faces a high-stakes …

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 …

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 …

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