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 …
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Austria may be awash with Bundesliga talent but it will be under pressure from the start against underdog North Macedonia on Sunday as it looks for its first ever win at the European Championships. RELATED| "We have huge quality in the squad," said Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer, who plays for Bundesliga runner-up RB Leipzig. Having gained independence from the former …
Croatia made a stuttering start to its Euro 2020 build-up as it was held to a 1-1 home draw by Armenia and North Macedonia conceded a stoppage-time equaliser as it drew 1-1 with Slovenia on Tuesday. READ| Ivan Perisic fired Croatia into a 23rd-minute lead when he rose above his markers to head home a Luka Modric corner and then …