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Football Mourns the Loss of Coach Sven Goran Eriksson

August 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Benfica, England, Lazio, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A

Sven Goran Eriksson has died at age 76 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He had revealed the diagnosis himself last January, announcing he was given a year to live and starting touring stadiums where he spent his career.

Napoli have pinned the delay on the contract extension on Victor Osimhen and his agent. They recently affirmed that the counterparties changed their mind

England Star the Reason Why Real Madrid Rejected Osimhen

July 9, 2024 Akhil Fisher England, Italian Football, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A

Real Madrid’s dormant interest in Victor Osimhen has long been well-documented, but the Nigerian marksman was never close to moving to the European champions. Following the departure of Karim Benzema, the search for a proper center-forward was on in the Spanish capital. The management, however, ultimately settled by bringing in veteran Joselu.

Euro 2024 Round of 16 Full Predictions: Who Will Reach The Quarter-Finals?

June 27, 2024 Michel Sakr England, Euro 2024, France, Germany, Inter, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Portugal, Serie A, Spain

With all the traditional big plays still in the running, this is set to be an electrifying Round of 16. So let's try to predict the identities of the nations that will prevail in the next stage and book their places in the quarter-finals.

Jude Bellingham set England off to a good start in their first Euro 2024 match in Group C as he scored the only goal of the night against Serbia

Serbia vs England 0-1: Bellingham Sets Three Lions Off to Good Start

June 16, 2024 Matteo Carnevale England, Euro 2024, International Football, Serbia, Serie A

Jude Bellingham, who else? The Real Madrid starlet set England off to a good start in their first Euro 2024 match in Group C as he scored the only goal of the night in Gelsenkirchen, helping the Three Lions prevail over Serbia on Sunday.

A few months before the European Championship, Italy still haven’t found a surefire no.9 to rely on. The possible options have all had challenging seasons

Spalletti Trusts Italy Euro 2024 Qualification Despite England Loss

October 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher England, Euro 2032, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Luciano Spalletti tasted the first defeat of his Azzurri career, as England emerged from a goal down to win 3-1 at Wembley, with Harry Kane’s brace and Marcus Rashford doing the job for the Three Lions. The defeat puts the Azzurri’s path to Euro 2024 in jeopardy, but Spalletti is confident in his side’s ability to pull through and qualify.

Italy Player Ratings vs England: Spalletti Pays For Defensive Atrocities

October 17, 2023 Michel Sakr England, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A

The visitors completely lost the plot in the second half as Marcus Rashford put the Three Lions ahead while Kane returned to seal the win by bagging a personal brace. So here are our player ratings for Italy who now find themselves in an uncomfortable spot in the Euro 2024 qualifying group after losing 1-3 at the hands of England.

England vs Italy 3-1: Wasteful Azzurri Throw Euro 2024 Hopes into Doubt

October 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela England, Euro 2024, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A

Italy let an early lead slip through their fingers as England pulled off a convincing comeback to run out 3-1 victors in a mouth-watering Euro 2024 qualifier. A disastrous night at Wembley Stadium cast a cloud of uncertainty on the Italians' hopes of getting a chance to defend their continental crown.

England vs Italy: Euro 2024 Qualifiers Preview, Lineups & Prediction

October 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela England, Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A

It's crunch time in London as England and Italy face off against each other in a mouth-watering UEFA European Championship 2024 qualifier at Wembley Stadium. Let’s look at our match preview for this contest.

Fikayo Tomori hasn’t been consistent throughout the season, but his form improved in the key stretch of it, reviving the interest from England.

Tottenham and Manchester United Lay Eyes on Tomori

April 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, England, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Fikayo Tomori hasn’t been consistent throughout the season, but his form improved in the key stretch of it. He played a big role in engulfing Napoli and Victor Osimhen in Champions League. His brilliant showings at the continental stage revived interest in his services.

Retegui was the subject of speculation from giants such as Inter and Napoli, but he ultimately chose Genoa, having consulted Argentine icon Diego Milito.

Inter Closely Observe Retegui in Italy Debut Against England

March 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Boca Juniors, Calciomercato, England, Euro 2024, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter executive Dario Baccin was present at the Maradona yesterday to observe Retegui play against England in his national team debut.

As Italy fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of England, Mancini was dealt with another blow with regards to availability of his players going forward.

Mancini to Deal with Two Player Absences Ahead of Malta Clash

March 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher England, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy

As Italy fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of England at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Roberto Mancini was dealt with another blow regarding the availability of his players going forward. The Azzurri play Malta next in the UEFA EURO Qualifiers but will be without two of his main players.

England avenged their defeat against Italy in the final of the previous Euro edition, beating Roberto Mancini's men at the Maradona Stadium in Naples

Italy vs England 1-2: Kane Makes History as Three Lions Win in Naples

March 23, 2023 Michel Sakr England, Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

In the first round of the Euro 2024 qualifiers, England avenged their defeat against Italy in the final of the previous edition, beating Roberto Mancini's men at their own backyard in Naples. Not even Diego Armando Maradona could derange the Three Lions who produced a dominant showing at a stadium named after the memory of their greatest foe.

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