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Italy vs Turkey 0-0: Fagioli Returns as Calafiori Makes Azzurri Debut

June 4, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, Turkey Leave a comment

The Azzurri's first outing ahead of Euro 2024 did not leave a particularly good impression as Italy engaged in a dull 0-0 stalemate against Vincenzo Montella's Turkey at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium in Bologna. The Azzurri struggled to find space upfront against Montella's organized lineup in a match that never really caught fire.

Napoli are eyeing Turkey to locate a midfielder, as they are tracking Sebastian Szymanski and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. The Partenopei want to add a new piece.

Napoli Shortlist Two Midfielders Playing in Turkey

November 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Turkey

Napoli are eyeing Turkey to locate a midfielder, as they are tracking Sebastian Szymanski and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. The Partenopei want to add a new piece since Frank Anguissa will partake in AFCON and Diego Demme might leave in January. The Scudetto holders have scouted the pair as of late.

Italy and Turkey will be formalized as the joint Euro 2032 hosts shortly. Evelina Christillin, who’s a UEFA executive and sits on the FIFA board, announced.

UEFA and FIFA Exec Comments on Italy-Turkey Euro 2032

October 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Euro 2032, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Turkey, UEFA

Italy and Turkey will be formalized as the joint Euro 2032 hosts shortly. Evelina Christillin, who’s a UEFA executive and sits on the FIFA board, announced: “There won’t be any surprises tomorrow. The competition will take palce in Italy and Turkey. It’s a fait accompli."

Italy was awarded the joint organization of the 2032 European Championship along with Turkey, but it had the chance to host the 2030 World Cup too.

Italy and Turkey to Be Named as Euro 2032 Hosts Soon

October 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Euro 2032, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, Turkey, UEFA

Italy and Turkey are set to be formally awarded the organization of the 2032 European Championship next Tuesday. The two federations officialized their joint bid back on July 28th. UEFA announced to have received the project on Wednesday. It will be assessed by the Executive Committee.

Montella has already been contacted by Turkey in view of his two-season spell at Demirspor, and given his familiarity to the language and the culture.

Vincenzo Montella in Pole Position to Lead Turkey to EURO 2024

September 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Turkey

Montella has already been contacted by the Turkey FA in view of his impressive two-season spell at Demirspor, and given his familiarity to the language and the culture. He is currently evaluating the terms of the deal, which is unknown as of the moment.

Italian-Turkish defender Rayyan Baniya, who possesses an Italian passport and stars for Karagümrük, has been linked to Serie A sides including Udinese.

Serie A Trio Linked to Italian-Turkish Defender Baniya

August 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market, Turkey

Italian-Turkish defender Rayyan Baniya, who stars for Fatih Karagümrük, has been linked to several Serie A sides including Udinese and Napoli. However, the lack of concrete links has forced him to stay put in Istanbul despite his agent Giovanni Bia raising talks of interest.

Inter and Fiorentina Target Zapata on Turk Outfit Radar

July 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Transfer Market, Turkey

Zapata has been instrumental in La Dea’s recent resurgence amongst the Serie A elite, thanks to his 81 strikes in 189 appearances since joining the club on loan in 2018.

Milan and Napoli have set their sights on the versatile Ferdi Kadioglu, who’s been playing at Fenerbahce since 2018. He probably wouldn’t be too expensive.

Napoli and Newcastle Tussle to Sign Fenerbahce Talent Kadioglu

June 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, everton, Fenerbahce, Fulham, Italian Football, Napoli, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market, Turkey

As Napoli prepare for a squad overhaul under new coach Rudi Garcia, new targets are emerging to take place of the existing Scudetto winners in the ranks. And Fenerbahce right-back Ferdi Kadioglu is the latest target for the Partenopei.

Milan are monitoring the progress of Galatasaray's Nelsson, as they prepare to bolster their squad in a window marked by several key departures.

Milan Left Spectating as Spurs Inch Closer to Nelsson Transfer

June 23, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Turkey

Milan are monitoring the progress of Galatasaray defender Victor Nelsson, as they prepare to bolster their squad in a window marked by the departures of several key club figures

Milan and Napoli Keep Tabs on Fenerbahce Talent Kadioglu

March 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Brighton, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market, Turkey

Fenerbahce have a gem on their hands, as clubs pile to take note of right-back Ferdi Kadioglu. 23-year-old Kadioglu has been a cornerstone of Jorge Jesus’ side, and interest in him is burgeoning all across Europe, with clubs from Germany, England and Italy keeping close tabs.

Demiral hs pledged aid to the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, which is the strongest to be experienced in the region in over five centuries.

CR7 Jersey For Sale: Demiral Rallies Aid for Turkey and Syria Victims

February 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A, Turkey

The earthquake is the strongest experienced in the region in over five centuries. As many as 8,000 losses have already been confirmed, and hundreds of thousands already displaced due to the infrastructural damage.

ive days after their humiliating defeat to North Macedonia, Italy inaugurated their new era by beating Turkey 3-2 in Konya in a friendly game

Turkey vs Italy 2-3: Raspadori Initiates the Azzurri New Era

March 29, 2022 Matteo Carnevale International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, Turkey

The Azzurri's rebirth started with a win. Five days after their humiliating defeat to North Macedonia, Italy inaugurated their new era by beating Turkey 3-2 in Konya in a friendly game. There was nothing at stake in this rainy Turkish night, but Roberto Mancini and his boys needed to at least give some signs of life after their plans to join the World Cup were shockingly derailed.

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