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Switzerland vs Germany 1-1: Fullkrug Late Goal Saves Tournament Hosts

June 23, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Belgium, Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Romania, Serie A

A 92-minute goal from super sub Niklas Fullkrug saved tournament hosts Germany and enabled them to preserve their first place in Euro 2024 Group A. Switzerland took the lead in the first half as Bologna's Dan Ndoye scored his first international goal and long dreamed of topping the group. Fullkrug's late strike put things back in order for Germany, who however evidenced some clear difficulties at the back.

Belgium bounced back at Euro 2024 as they wiped out Romania in Cologne with two goals from Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne

Belgium vs Romania 2-0: Tielemans and De Bruyne Revive Diables Rouges

June 22, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Belgium, Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Romania, Serie A

Now, this is the real Belgium. The Diables Rouges had been the only lineup among the Euro 2024 favorites to lose their opening game, but they promptly bounced back tonight in Cologne as they wiped out Romania with two goals from Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne.

Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano received the Torrino d’Oro award on Wednesday and assessed their first few matches and in particular the loss to Inter.

Fiorentina Player Ratings vs. Club Brugge: Nzola Goal Gives La Viola Advantage

May 3, 2024 Scott Duke-Giles Belgium, European Conference League, European Cups, Fiorentina, International Football, Italian Football

M’Bala Nzola’s 91st minute winner has given Fiorentina a one goal advantage in the Europa Conference League semi-final after a pulsating first leg at the Artemio Franchi Stadium ended in a 3-2 victory for the home side. For a while …

Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has invited the executives to propose a few candidates to replace Stefano Pioli in the dugout.

Milan Ponder Belgian National Team and Antwerp Coaches

April 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Belgium, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has invited the executives to propose a few candidates to replace Stefano Pioli in the dugout. He’ll hear them out before making the call directly. Giovanni Tedesco and Mark Van Bommel are the latest coaches attached to the opening.

Romelu Lukaku has clear ideas about where he’ll play next even though no team seems particularly close to agreeing to a deal with Chelsea.

Roma Striker Runs Riot as Belgium Thrashing Azerbaijan

November 19, 2023 Marko Vrakela Belgium, Roma, Serie A

In-form Roma talisman Romelu Lukaku doesn't care whether it's club or international level as he cannot stop scoring. Belgium are on the verge of demolishing continental minnows Azerbaijan in their last Euro 2024 qualifier, with the Chelsea loanee at the thick of it.

Roma Striker Lukaku Scores Momentous Goals with Belgium

September 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Belgium, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Romelu Lukaku had a historic night as Belgium routed Estonia on Tuesday. The new Roma striker bagged a brace in the span of two minutes in the second half. He now has 77 goals with Belgium, the same amount Pelé recorded with Brazil between 1957 and 1971.

Romelu Lukaku has put pen to paper on his Roma move, returning to Serie A for a third stint after two previous ones at Inter.

Roma Striker Romelu Lukaku Disappoints in Belgium Win

September 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela Belgium, Roma, Serie A

New Roma striker Romelu Lukaku captained his Belgium national team to a hard-earned 1-0 win at Azerbaijan on Saturday. In the absence of Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, the 30-year-old wore the captain's armband in Baku as Domenico Tedesco's side maintained their near-perfect Euro 2024 qualifying start.

Pippo Inzaghi Backs Lukaku to Emulate Batistuta in Rome

September 7, 2023 Akhil Fisher Belgium, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Reggina head coach Filippo Inzaghi believes Romelu Lukaku can have a similar impact at the Giallorossi as what Gabriel Batistuta managed to do in Firenze. Against all odds, Batigol helped Fiorentina win three trophies before moving to Roma and winning the 2000/01 Scudetto – something Inzaghi thinks Lukaku can emulate.

Viola director Burdisso is reportedly keeping tabs on Miramon, closely following his development. However, he will have to act fast to seal the deal.

Fiorentina Keep Close Tabs on Argentina U20 Prodigy

July 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher Argentina, Argentinian Football, Belgium, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Viola technical director Nicolas Burdisso is reportedly keeping close tabs on Miramon, following his development at every stage. However, he will have to act fast in order to beat the likes of fellow European teams such as Belgian duo KVC Westerlo and Club Brugge.

Earlier in the week, an Inter scout attended Anderlecht play Antwerp in the Jupiler Pro League to watch one particular player – Zeno Debast.

Inter Scout Anderlecht Defensive Prodigy Ahead of Skriniar Exit

January 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Belgium, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Earlier in the week, an Inter scout attended Anderlecht play Antwerp in the Jupiler Pro League to watch one particular player – Zeno Debast.

Former Azzurri teammates Inzaghi and Pirlo came face-to-face in the Coppa Italia on Monday night, as the former beat the latter by an overwhelming scoreline

Pirlo Appears on Belgium Radar to Succeed Roberto Martinez

January 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Belgium, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Pirlo has mutual interest in taking over reigns, having recently submitted his CV to the RBFA for the vacant role. Belgium assistant coach Thierry Henry has also been tipped to take over the role.

Mourinho is anticipating a tough encounter, in what will be a first ever meeting with Sheriff, having never faced a Moldovan side in Europe before.

Mourinho Unlikely to Accept Offer to Manage Brazil

January 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Belgium, Brazil, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

José Mourinho turned down the Portugal job in recent weeks, and he’s poised to do the same with Brazil, despite their courtship. La Seleçao parted ways with Tite after the World Cup. There have been multiple contacts and a phone call with Ronaldo, but the Special One didn’t give his availability.

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