Author: The Cult of Calcio

Spain confirmed to be an absolute nemesis for the Azzurri as they beat Roberto Mancini's Italy 2-1 in a Nations League Semi Final on Thursday night

Spain vs Italy 2-1: Joselu Goal Gives Spain the Edge Once Again

International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Spain, The Azzurri
Spain, once again. The Furia Roja confirmed to be an absolute nemesis for the Azzurri - with a few notable exceptions - as they beat Roberto Mancini's Italy 2-1 in a Nations League Semi Final played in Eschede on Thursday night. After the first half ended 1-1, it was a late goal from substitute Joselu to make the difference between the two sides, bringing Spain to the Final in Rotterdam on Sunday against Croatia.
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Carmine Nunziata's Italy U-20 lost their chance to win the World Cup for the first time as they succumbed 0-1 to Uruguay

Uruguay vs Italy 1-0: Azzurrini Lose in Disappointing U-20 WC Final

International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Under 20, Uruguay
The U-20 World Cup Final was a disappointing show, played in a Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in La Plata whose run-down turf was unworthy of a football game. Carmine Nunziata's Italy U-20 lost their chance to win the competition for the first time as they succumbed 0-1 to Uruguay, courtesy of a single strike from Liverpool Montevideo's forward Luciano Rodriguez.
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Despite the UEFA Champions League final encounter against Manchester City looming on the horizon, Inzaghi is confident of seeing his team focused.

Inzaghi: “The Guys Were Great, Inter Can Be Back to a UCL Final”

Champions League, Inter, International Football, Manchester City, Serie A
The Inter coach Simone Inzaghi was full of praise for his boys in the aftermath of their 0-1 loss to Manchester City in the Champions League Final. He had all the right to do so as, despite having all odds against them, the Nerazzurri put the English powerhouse to the ropes before succumbing to a lone goal from Rodri. 
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The Champions League Final ended as expected, with Manchester City finally clinching the European throne, but Inter did hold their own in Istanbul

Manchester City vs Inter 1-0: Nerazzurri Leave with Heads Held High

Champions League, Inter, International Football, Manchester City, Serie A
The Champions League Final ended as expected, with Manchester City finally clinching the European throne, but Inter did hold their own at the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul. The City's boogeyman, that Erling Haaland who had scored 52 goals this season, was pretty much neutralized but it wasn't enough as the Macunians found the only goal of the night with Rodri on 68 minutes. 
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Cagliari and Bari shared the spoils at the Unipol Domus Arena in the first leg of a playoff to determine the final participant to the Serie A 2023/24

Cagliari vs Bari 1-1: Spoils Shared in Promotion Playoff First Leg

Bari, Cagliari, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie B
Cagliari and Bari shared the spoils at the Unipol Domus Arena in the first leg of a playoff to determine the final participant to the Serie A 2023/24. Italian-Peruvian striker Gianluca Lapadula opened the scoring for Claudio Ranieri's Sardinians early in the game, but a late spot kick from Mirco Antenucci set the score at 1-1 on 95 minutes.
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The night in Prague will be full of regrets for Fiorentina, who succumbed 1-2 to West Ham in the Final of the second edition of the Conference League

Fiorentina vs West Ham 1-2: Bowen Late Goal Shatters Viola Dreams

Conference League, Fiorentina, International Football, Serie A
What a pity, Fiorentina. The night in Prague will be full of regrets for the Viola, who succumbed 1-2 to West Ham in the Final of the second edition of the Conference League, after giving the impression of being in control for large parts of the game. Vincenzo Italiano's side seemed to have something more that the English, but West Ham were cynical enough to make the best out of the few chances they had.
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Milan were ready to hand Zlatan Ibrahimovic a new contract after his goal versus Udinese and a couple of encouraging performances.

Ibrahimovic Announces Retirement: “Time to Say Goodbye to Football”

AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023
No, he will not play in Monza next season, nor anywhere else. With the umpteenth coup de theatre in his endless career, Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced that he is retiring from football at 41. "It is time to say goodbye to football," Zlatan said at the end of a touching speech in which he bid farewell to the Milan fans, right after the Rossoneri had wrapped their season with a thumping 3-1 win over Verona. 
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Saudi Pro League and Serie A have not touched the €1B mark, whereas the Premier League has almost reach thrice that amount in terms of expenditure.

Serie A Final Verdicts: Spezia and Verona to Battle in Relegation Playout

AC Milan, Atalanta, Hellas Verona, Juventus, Monza, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia, Udinese
The Serie A issued more verdicts on Sunday night, but the season is not over yet. While the roster of European participants was determined, with Atalanta and Roma defending their edge over Juventus and qualifying to the Europa League, the battle for relegation will continue next week as Spezia and Verona must go head-to-head in a single game playout.
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