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/ 840 days agoStunning move for Calafiori? How Italy sensation can help Madrid
Real Madrid need to bolster their defensive corps this summer, and Riccardo Calafiori is emerging as a serious option. With the likely imminent departures of Rafa Marin and Nacho, Los Blancos will have only three senior central defenders. These would be Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, and David Alaba. The problem is exacerbated since the team […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 842 days agoItaly and Spain meet again in latest chapter of Euros rivalry
Euro 2024 is providing another thrilling chapter in the storied rivalry between Italy and Spain. This Mediterranean derby, the 41st clash between the two teams since the 1920s, has seen 'La Furia Roja' emerge victorious 13 times; the Azzurri claim 11 wins and a total of 14 draws. The rich history and intense competition between […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 848 days agoEuro 2024 jumps into full motion with three-game Saturday
Euro 2024 will get into full swing with three exciting group-stage matches on Saturday. At 9 a.m. ET, Hungary and Switzerland battle as they look to get out on top of Group A. Hungary is on an incredible rise, evoking comparisons to the 1954 team that finished second at the World Cup. It qualified for […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 851 days agoSpalletti's dynamic makes Italy a dark horse candidate at Euro 2024
Luciano Spalletti has high expectations for Italy at Euro 2024. That promises to be a thrilling spectacle, primarily because most of the squad is experiencing their first time playing together. While this unique situation poses some challenges with finding cohesion on the field, it also presents an exciting advantage of unpredictability that could work in […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 856 days agoItaly's Euro 2024 training camp: Observations gleaned thus far
It is no surprise that Group B at UEFA Euro 2024 is called the Group of Death, a term used to describe a tough group in a tournament due to the high quality of the teams involved. With three teams in the group in the FIFA rankings, it will be tough competition. To prepare appropriately, Luciano […]

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/ 857 days agoConte instantly puts Napoli back in Serie A contention
Antonio Conte has officially been named the next head coach of Serie A side Napoli. The manager joins the Italian side after signing a three-year contract with the club. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis had been negotiating with Conte regarding the move for weeks now. It was previously reported that the former Tottenham Hotspur boss […]

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/ 859 days agoThree Serie A teams target promising USMNT midfielder
Upon earning promotion with Venezia to Serie A, Tanner Tessmann is a name popping up throughout transfer rumors. The 22-year-old played in 37 out of a possible 38 games in Serie B last season. From his defensive midfielder spot, Tessmann started 35 Serie B games, playing the full 90 minutes each time. Despite finishing third, […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 860 days agoThe story of Italy's Euro 1968 triumph, catenaccio and Facchetti
Since the 1960s, Italian defenders have been known for their selfless demeanor, often sacrificing their bodies for the team. Their fearless attitude involves trailing, shadowing, and committing fierce tackles against opponents in dangerous situations. Italy has consistently produced a plethora of world-class fullbacks, renowned for their refusal to concede a goal. However, the true essence […]

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/ 864 days agoConte looking to become highest-paid Serie A coach at Napoli
Antonio Conte is reportedly looking to become the highest-paid manager in Italy as the combative coach continues negotiations to join Napoli. Gli Azzurri president Aurelio De Laurentiis recently claimed that the talks between the two sides will hit crunch time over the next week. Nevertheless, various reports out of Italy claim that the deal is […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 868 days agoItaly kits at the Euros: A retrospective
Five brands have represented the Italian national team for their kits at the Euros in recent decades. Incontestably, the German sportswear company Puma takes the lead, having sponsored Italy from 2004 to 2020. Nevertheless, each kit the Italians have worn since Euro 1996 is worth examining. Significantly, the design and tailoring of each jersey have […]

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/ 870 days agoMotta joins Juventus after Bologna confirms coach's departure
Thiago Motta is set to join Juventus after his imminent departure from Bologna. The Emilia-Romagna side revealed on Thursday that the former midfielder has refused to sign a new contract with the club. Motta previously joined Bologna as their head coach in the fall of 2022. Despite disappointing spells at Genoa and Spezia, the coach […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 870 days agoItaly names previously banned star in Euro 2024 squad
Italy manager Luciano Spalletti has officially unveiled his provisional 30-man squad for Euro 2024. Gli Azzurri will enter the summer tournament looking to defend their European title. Italy previously edged England in the 2020 version (played in 2021 due to the pandemic) of the competition on penalty kicks. It was their first such title since […]

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/ 876 days agoJuventus fires Allegri after meltdown, eyes move for Motta
Juventus has announced that they have sacked manager Massimiliano Allegri. The move comes just two days after the popular coach led the club to the Coppa Italia title. The Old Lady beat Atalanta 1-0 in Rome on Wednesday thanks to an early goal by star striker Dusan Vlahovic. It was Allegri's lone trophy during his […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 878 days agoItaly squad for Euro 2024: Who should be in the starting lineup
It's always challenging to make a prediction on the Italy squad, especially with the Euro 2024 tournament around the corner The Italian national soccer team has created a dilemma due to its recent struggles in World Cup qualifying. However, the team was successful in Euro tournaments, where it is the reigning champions. Nevertheless, they redeemed themselves […]

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/ 892 days agoUS-owned Italian side Campobasso promoted to Serie C
Italian soccer club Campobasso has earned promotion from Serie D to Serie C for the 2024/25 campaign. The team is currently co-owned by American celebrity couple Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa. The duo previously helped purchase the team back in 2022. Campobasso was sent down to the fifth tier of Italian soccer at the time […]