Category: North Macedonia

North Macedonia vs Italy 1-1: Spalletti’s Premiere Was a Lackluster Display

Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, North Macedonia, Serie A
One key takeaway from Luciano Spalletti's debut as the Italy coach: The Tuscan gaffer has much work to do to revamp an anemic version of the Azzurri. Italy failed to overcome their North Macedonia nemesis on Saturday night as they were held to a 1-1 draw in Skopje in the third game of their Euro 2024 qualifiers campaign. 
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Barella, Italy, North Macedonia

Italy Player Ratings vs North Macedonia: Lynxes Ruin Spalletti Debut

Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, North Macedonia, Player Ratings, Serie A
Yhe Azzurri dropped back to defend their slim advantage and ultimately paid the price as Enis Bardhi beat Gianluigi Donnarumma with a stunning freekick. So here are our player ratings for Italy who only managed to add a single point to their Euro 2024 qualifiers tally from in trip to North Macedonia.
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In the wake of the Azzurri's shocking defeat to North Macedonia, we take a look at the worst five losses ever suffered by Italy in their history

The Worst Five Losses in the History of Italian Football

International Football, Italian Football, Italy, North Macedonia, Serie A, The Azzurri
Italy’s defeat to North Macedonia could arguably make it to a list of the worst five losses suffered by the Azzurri in their more than centennial history. But, since the memory of it is still fresh (and painful!), we will leave it out of the count and take a look at the most shameful of Italy’s defeats aside from the Palermo disaster.
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Ukraine, North Macedonia, Euro 2020

Ukraine Hold Onto Lead and Eliminate North Macedonia from Euro 2020

Euro 2020, North Macedonia, Serie A, Ukraine
Ukraine had to sweat it out, but they successfully defended their lead versus North Macedonia. They took home the three points mostly thanks to a commanding first half. They will now play their chances in the final game versus Austria. Goran Pandev and teammates are out. Andryi Yarmolenk and Artem Yaremchuk decided th contest with two good-looking goals near the end of the first half. Egzjan Alioski only partly re-opened the bout.
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Group C of Euro 2020 got underway on a rainy Sunday evening in Bucharest as tournament minnows Austria and North Macedonia squared off

World Class Glimpses Give Austria the Edge Over North Macedonia

Austria, Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, North Macedonia
Group C of Euro 2020 got underway on a rainy Sunday evening in Bucharest as Austria beat North Macedonia 3-1. Two of the tournament's expected minnows set up with three vital points at stake. For the neutral supporters, it was a chance to view a handful of genuine stars and to scout some hot prospects (Christoph Baumgartner or Elif Elmas).
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