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Raducanu helps Britain beat holder Canada to set up Billie Jean King Cup semifinal against Slovakia
1 month ago

Raducanu helps Britain beat holder Canada to set up Billie Jean King Cup semifinal against Slovakia

The Hindu  

Britain dispatched defending champion Canada 2-0 to advance to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals on Sunday following straight-sets singles wins from Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter. READ | Paolini, Errani lead Italy to BJK Cup semifinals with win over Japan “I know how tough she is to beat, I know what a fighter she is. Fernandez had won 16 …

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Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann 'stunned into silence by France team-mate's furious rant after 3-1 defeat by Italy'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann 'stunned into silence by France team-mate's furious rant after 3-1 defeat by Italy'

Daily Mail  

France goalkeeper Mike Maignan reportedly took his team-mates to task after they suffered defeat against Italy on Friday. Federico Dimarco drew Italy level before the interval in the Nations League clash before second-half goals from Davide Frattesi and Giacomo Raspadori condemned the hosts to a humiliating defeat. Mike Maignan reportedly dressed down his France team-mates after their defeat by Italy …

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Euro 2024: Can Luciano Spalletti's new-look Italy do it again?
6 months, 1 week 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 …

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Euro 2024: Italy Held to Goalless Draw in Warm-up with Turkey
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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Roberto De Zerbi reveals he has no immediate plans to make a Serie A comeback as he returns to Italy determined to continue 'writing history' with Brighton in the Europa League last-16
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Roberto De Zerbi reveals he has no immediate plans to make a Serie A comeback as he returns to Italy determined to continue 'writing history' with Brighton in the Europa League last-16

Daily Mail  

Roberto De Zerbi arrived in Rome talking about making history with Brighton and deflated a few Italian hopes by revealing there were no immediate plans to return to Serie A. De Zerbi is firmly in the conversation not only because he has led Brighton on their first European adventure and this last-16 Europa League tie against Roma but because his …

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Oleksandr Zinchenko says Ukraine ready for ‘game of their lives’ against Italy
1 year, 1 month ago

Oleksandr Zinchenko says Ukraine ready for ‘game of their lives’ against Italy

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 Oleksandr Zinchenko insists Ukraine will be preparing for …

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Canada tops Italy to win Billie Jean King Cup for 1st time one year after men’s team won Davis Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Canada tops Italy to win Billie Jean King Cup for 1st time one year after men’s team won Davis Cup

Associated Press  

SEVILLE, Spain — Canada gave another display of its depth in world tennis by winning the Billie Jean King Cup on Sunday, a year after its men’s team won the Davis Cup. Leylah Fernandez and Marina Stakusic won their singles matches as Canada beat Italy 2-0 to claim its first-ever Billie Jean King Cup. “It’s been an incredible week and …

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Italy Nations League clash key for Spain coach De la Fuente
1 year, 6 months ago

Italy Nations League clash key for Spain coach De la Fuente

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente faces a key moment early in his reign when his side takes on Italy in the Nations League semi-final on Thursday in Enschede. De la Fuente wants Spain to play in a broadly similar fashion to Luis Enrique’s possession game, which bordered on the dogmatic, albeit with more capability to go direct when required. …

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Napoli’s class of 2023: The southern Italy side that looks to go beyond the shadow of Diego Maradona
1 year, 9 months ago

Napoli’s class of 2023: The southern Italy side that looks to go beyond the shadow of Diego Maradona

The Hindu  

When Anthony Taylor blew the full-time whistle at the Diego Maradona Stadium in Naples, the home fans were already singing. “It’s a great win; we rewrote the history of this club,” said Victor Osimhen, who scored three of the five goals across both legs, “We keep dreaming without limits. We just follow our coach and look ahead.” Napoli, a club …

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Maldini trying to digest Italy’s absence in FIFA World Cup in Qatar but failing
2 years, 1 month ago

Maldini trying to digest Italy’s absence in FIFA World Cup in Qatar but failing

The Hindu  

Former Italy skipper Paolo Maldini has cemented his place in the history books as one of football’s all-time greatest defenders. Maldini took part in four FIFA World Cups and three UEFA European Championships. READ:FIFA World Cup: Captains to not wear ‘OneLove’ armband in Qatar With Italy failing to qualify for its second consecutive World Cup, Maldini said: “It’s something we …

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Brazil's 1982 World Cup team are feted as heroes but Zico claims Italy defeat scarred the game
2 years, 5 months ago

Brazil's 1982 World Cup team are feted as heroes but Zico claims Italy defeat scarred the game

Daily Mail  

It is lunchtime and Paulo Cezar ‘Caju’ is sitting in a bustling cafe in Leblon, an affluent suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Marcos Uchoa, a respected former sports journalist who is standing for election as a federal representative this autumn, was working at Galeao airport on the outskirts of the city when Zico, Socrates and their team of football gods …

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Atalanta and Sassuolo inspired Italy’s transformation
3 years, 6 months ago

Atalanta and Sassuolo inspired Italy’s transformation

Associated Press  

ROME — It’s been five years since Italy played at a major tournament, so it’s come as a surprise to many to see the Azzurri completely transformed into an attack-minded juggernaut resembling the elite of modern soccer. Likewise, recently departed Sassuolo coach Roberto De Zerbi was praised for his forward-looking approach with homegrown players like Berardi and forward Giacomo Raspadori, …

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Euro 2020: Sassuolo’s help in the rise of Manuel Locatelli
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Sassuolo’s help in the rise of Manuel Locatelli

Hindustan Times  

It was a goal made in Sassuolo, perfected under the club’s former boss Roberto De Zerbi, that gave Roberto Mancini’s Italy the lead in their 3-0 victory over Switzerland in a Group A clash at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Wednesday. The goal was long time coming and Italy would cruise from this point, with Locatelli hammering in a …

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Italy boss Mancini sad to see Balotelli as a free agent and still 'loves' his former striker
4 years, 1 month ago

Italy boss Mancini sad to see Balotelli as a free agent and still 'loves' his former striker

Daily Mail  

Roberto Mancini has this week expressed his sadness to see his former striker Mario Balotelli without a club and seemingly unwanted after being released by Brescia. Roberto Mancini is saddened to see the struggles of Mario Balotelli, who is now a free agent Mancini managed Balotelli at both Man City and Inter Milan, and has a close bond 'I am …

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Nations League: Dominant Italy beat Netherlands 1-0 to move top of group
4 years, 3 months ago

Nations League: Dominant Italy beat Netherlands 1-0 to move top of group

India TV News  

A dominant Italy performance propelled it past the Netherlands 1-0 and to the top of its Nations League group on Monday. “The lads really played well, they were extraordinary.” It was Italy’s 11th win in 12 matches although some critics tempered that feat by pointing out that none of those victories were against the so-called ‘big teams’ of international football. …

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