Nations League Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Most Italian Powerhouses Interested in Di Gregorio

April 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Nations League, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Michele Di Gregorio has put together another great campaign, and Juventus, Inter, Milan, and Roma are all keeping tabs on him ahead of the summer. Newcastle United are also keen abroad. The Bianconeri have been linked to him a few times.

Italy ended their Nations League Final Four experience on a positive note as they beat the home country Netherlands 3-2 in the third-place playoff

Netherlands vs Italy 2-3: Encouraging Win for the Azzurri

June 18, 2023 Matteo Carnevale International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Netherlands, The Azzurri

Italy ended their Nations League Final Four experience on a positive note as they beat the home country Netherlands 3-2 in the third-place playoff in Enschede. After a lackluster second half showing against Spain, which costed the Azzurri the Final, Italy came up with a somewhat positive performance on Sunday, led by youngsters like Davide Frattesi (who tallied one goal and one assist) and Alessandro Buongiorno.

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

June 15, 2023 The Cult of Calcio 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.

Bonucci Dishes on UEFA Nations League Semi-Final vs Spain

June 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, Spain

Veteran defender Leonardo Bonucci, who once hailed Italy’s win against Spain in the EURO 2020 semi-final as the toughest game of his career, believes the Azzurri have enough awareness to beat La Roja once again.

Roberto Mancini suggested that his choice to step down from the Italy job wasn’t abrupt and was caused by frictions with federal president Gabriele Gravina.

Mancini Ahead of Spain Clash: “Always a Difficult Opponent”

June 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, Spain, Transfer Market

Roberto Mancini expects Spain to put up a strong fight despite their rebuilding phase following a golden generation. The Azzurri face La Roja in the UEFA Nations League second semi-final in Enschede, the winner of which will play Croatia in the final in Rotterdam on Sunday.

Lazio have had issues on both ends to open the season. After keeping 22 clean sheets in 2022/2023, they are still at zero after five games.

Two Returns in Italy Squad for Nations League Fixtures

May 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Galatasaray, Italy, Lazio, Lecce, Nations League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini has called up 26 players for a brief retreat in Sardinia ahead of the Final Four of the Nations League. The Azzurri will face Spain in Enschede on June 15th in the semifinal. The Netherlands and Croatia complete the bracket. The competition includes a third-place playoff.

Newly-appointed Saudi Arabia national team coach Roberto Mancini has lashed out at the Italian Football Federation, FIGC, for treating him unfavorably.

Mancini Rules Out Balotelli Return, Dishes on World Cup

April 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italy, Nations League, Serie A, The Azzurri, Uncategorized

Roberto Mancini discussed his latest call-ups, the expansion of the World Cup, and the debate about the oriundi after a federal event: "I don’t like the new format. The number of matches will grow, while it would be better to go in the opposite direction to allow the players to breathe."

Italy Face Spain, Croatia Take on Netherlands in UEFA Nations League

January 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Croatia, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Netherlands, Spain

Historically, Spain have beaten Italy 12 times – one more than they’ve tasted defeat at the hands of the Azzurri. They have 16 draws between them in 39 encounters.

Roberto Mancini admitted that advancing to the final four of the Nations League doesn’t make up for missing out on the 2022 World Cup.

Italy Boss Mancini Sets His Sights on the 2026 World Cup

September 29, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, The Azzurri, World Cup

Roberto Mancini admitted that advancing to the final four of the Nations League doesn’t make up for missing out on the 2022 World Cup, but he will try to lead the Azzurri to the following edition: "We will suffer until December because that’s a wound that doesn’t heal."

Italy in Pot One for Euro 2024 Qualifying Draw

September 28, 2022 David Parkes International Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A

The draw groups for Italy is confirmed as the 2024 Euro qualifiers will take place next year.

Hungary vs Italy 0-2: Raspadori Shines as Azzurri Reach UNL Knockouts

September 27, 2022 Marko Vrakela Hungary, Italy, Nations League, Serie A

Italy broke Hungary's hearts in a high-octane Nations League encounter in Budapest to advance to the competition's semi-finals. Giacomo Raspadori and Federico Dimarco were on the scoresheet as Gli Azzurri claimed an all-important 2-0 win at the Puskas Arena.

Hungary vs Italy Player Ratings: Azzurri Book Semi-Final Spot

September 26, 2022 Michel Sakr International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Player Ratings, Serie A, The Azzurri

The Azzurri booked their spot in the semi-final of the tournament with a 2-0 victory courtesy of Giacomo Raspadori and Federico Dimarco. So here our player ratings for the Italy stars following their solid performance in Hungary.

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