Euro 2020 Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Sampdoria Line Up Damsgaard Replacement as Transfer Talks Gain Pace

August 3, 2021 Akhil Fisher Euro 2020, Leeds United, Liverpool, Sampdoria, Serie A, Tottenham, Valencia

Sampdoria are reportedly preparing to experience the loss of Damsgaard, who has shone into limelight following the European Championship. Valencia’s Lee Kang-in, who functions in a role similar to Damsgaard, is being touted as a potential transfer.

FIFA Okays Maradona Memorial Between Italy and Argentina in Naples

July 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Euro 2020, Italy, Napoli

Italy winning the Euro and Argentina triumphing in Copa America have put in motion the idea of a match to commemorate Diego Armando Maradona. FIFA has given their greenlight, and UEFA and CONMENBOL are working on the logistics. The game would take place either next December or in January 2022 in Naples, in the stadium named after him.

To recap the Euro 2020 for the last time, we took a look at the best XI from the tournament based on statistical ratings

The Best XI of Euro 2020: Five Italians Make the Top Team

July 14, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Azzurri Triumph, Belgium, Denmark, England, Euro 2020, Italy, Serie A, Spain, The Azzurri

A month-long battle for the European crown came to an end on Sunday night as Italy beat England 3-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout to win their first European Championship title since 1968. To recap the European Championship for the last time, we took a look at the best XI from Euro 2020.

A European Champion and the Player of the Tournament at Euro 2020, Gianluigi Donnarumma has come a long way since being a prodigy at Milan

Gianluigi Donnarumma Player Analysis Powered by The Scouting App

July 14, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Euro 2020, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, The Scouting App

A European Champion and the Player of the Tournament at Euro 2020, Gianluigi Donnarumma has come a long way since being a prodigy at Milan. As he prepares to move to PSG, there is no doubt that he will be the man between the sticks for the long term in Paris.

To find out the reasons behind the Italy success at Euro 2020, we delved deeper into the tactical nuances of their performances throughout the tournament

Tactical Analysis: Italy’s Possession-Based Football at Euro 2020

July 13, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Azzurri Triumph, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Tactical Analysis

After the Azzurri missed out on the last World Cup, Roberto Mancini has completely revamped the way Italy play, replacing the old-school catenaccio with an exciting brand of possession-based football. To find out the reasons behind Italy’s success at Euro 2020, we delved deeper into the tactical nuances of the Azzurri’s performances throughout the tournament.

Three Players Who Could Solve Italy’s Center Forward Problem

July 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Sassuolo, The Azzurri

Italy triumphed in the Euro, so complaining about the roster or strategic moves is merely nitpicking. The Azzurri were thoroughly deserving, as they always appeared in control. Yet, there is a problem Roberto Mancini needs to fix: The center-forward. Given how much Italy create, their path would have been easier with better production from such position. Can they really find a suitable solution in time for the 2022 World Cup?

Behind Roberto Mancini’s Euro 2020 triumph at the helm of Italy, lies the story of a golden generation of Sampdoria players

The Sampdoria Golden Generation Behind Mancini’s Euro 2020 Triumph

July 13, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Sampdoria, Serie A

Wembley took something important away from them, and Wembley gave it back. Behind Roberto Mancini’s Euro 2020 triumph at the helm of Italy, there is the story of a golden generation of Sampdoria players who narrowly missed the chance to make history in European football but were paid back with interest.

The image of Gianluigi Donnarumma calmly standing up and walking away after saving the decisive penalty in the Euro 2020 Final left the world puzzled

“I Didn’t Realize We Won” – Donnarumma Explains His Non-Celebration

July 13, 2021 The Cult of Calcio AC Milan, Calciomercato, Euro 2020, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A

The image of Gianluigi Donnarumma calmly standing up and walking away after saving Bukayo Saka's decisive penalty in the Euro 2020 Final left the football world puzzled. But, as the goalkeeper himself explain, he didn't celebrate immediately because he didn't realize he had just made the decisive save.

Roberto Mancini Thrilled as Italy Cruise to Euro 2020 Knock-Outs with 100% Record

How Mancini Revived a Fallen Nation: Five Key Aspects Behind Italy’s Triumph

July 12, 2021 Michel Sakr Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

The 13th of November 2017 - the Italian national team hit rock bottom after failing to advance to the World Cup following a playoff defeat at the hands of Sweden. Less than four years later, Roberto Mancini led Italy towards its most spectacular triumph since 2006, after emerging victorious in front of a shell-shocked English crowd at the infamous Wembley stadium.

Donnarumma MVP, Juventus Leader in Scoring and Few Euro Records

July 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Euro 2020, Italy, Juventus, Serie A

Gianluigi Donnarumma was named the best player of the Euro right after the game. Juventus got another goal in the final and they were the most prolific team of the Euro with 12 collective goals. The Bianconeri and Atalanta were the only teams in history to have five different scorers during the course of the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo took home the Golden Shoe and broke away from Michel Platini in the all-time scoring chart.

Italy – England Player Ratings: Donnarumma, a National Hero!

July 11, 2021 Michel Sakr England, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A

England took lead as early as the second minute through Shaw in front of their home crowd at Wembley. Nonetheless, the Azzurri managed to find their way back in the second half thanks to Bonucci's equalizer, and eventually won the penalty shootouts as Donnarumma saved the last two spot kicks. So here are our player ratings for the final between Italy and England.

Leonardo Bonucci Takes Dig at England Following Euro 2020 Final

July 11, 2021 Marko Vrakela England, Euro 2020, Italy

One of Italy's heroes at Wembley, Leonardo Bonucci, couldn't control emotions following a penalty shoot-out triumph over England in the Euro 2020 grand final. The Juventus centre-back took one of the side-pitch cameras and screamed "It's coming to Rome," alluding to the Three Lions' "It's coming home" chant.

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