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Ukraine Coach Questions Regularity of Euro 2024 Qualifier vs Italy

November 19, 2023 Marko Vrakela Italy, Serie A, Ukraine

Football world's attention turns to Leverkusen's BayArena as Ukraine and Italy square off in a 'do or die' type of contest on Monday. Qualification for Euro 2024 is at stake as the two nations face each other in a nail-biting qualifying Group C's finale.

Juventus have been keeping an eye on Georgiy Sudakov and are growing confident they will sign him eventually and preferably in January.

Juve Target Reveals Milan Role Models: “I Liked Sheva, Ibra and Kaká”

November 16, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market, Ukraine

It is no secret that Juventus are monitoring the progress of Georgiy Sudakov, with the club sending scouts on more one occasion to witness the Ukrainian talent. Cristiano Giuntoli had reportedly already shortlisted Sudakov back when he was at Napoli, and the youngster has now commented on the links with Juventus.

Kaka and Shevchenko's Serie A returns to Milan didn't work out well

Shevchenko Rolls Back Decades to Reveal Most Important Strike

October 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Ukraine

Ukraine icon Andriy Shevchenko has revealed the most significant goal of his playing career, going back twenty years when Milan won their sixth European cup. The 2003 UEFA Champions League went the Rossoneri’s way after Shevchenko netted the final penalty of the game past Juventus’ Gianluigi Buffon in the shootouts following a goalless scoreline in normal time.

While Spalletti was roused by Frattesi’s match-winning brace against Ukraine, he wasn’t the least bit impressed by the midfielder’s comments post game.

Spalletti Reacts to Frattesi: “Act Like Professionals, Not Spoiled Children”

September 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Ukraine

While Luciano Spalletti was roused by Davide Frattesi’s match-winning brace against Ukraine, he wasn’t the least bit impressed by the new Inter midfielder’s comments after the game. Gianluigi Donnarumma was booed for large periods by the San Siro crowd, reacting to which Frattesi backed the former Rossoneri.

Here are our full player ratings for tonight's Italy vs Ukraine match, which the Azzurri won 2-1 thanks to Davide Frattesi's first brace with the Nazionale

Italy Player Ratings vs Ukraine: Frattesi Bags First Azzurri Brace

September 12, 2023 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, Ukraine

The Azzurri needed to win, and a win they got. Italy beat Ukraine 2-1 at the San Siro tonight in the fourth game of their Euro 2024 Qualifiers campaign as Luciano Spalletti collected his first W in his journey as the new Nazionale coach. Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi was the star of the night as he stroke twice in 30 minutes to build a two-goal cushion for his side.

Ukraine coach Serhiy Rebrov believes his side has everything in their power to cause an upset to Italy in their Euro Qualifier at San Siro.

Ukraine Coach Rebrov Refuses to Underestimate New-Look Italy

September 12, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Ukraine

Ukraine coach Serhiy Rebrov believes his side have everything in their power to cause an upset to Italy in their UEFA European Championship qualifier at San Siro. The Blue and Yellow have never won against Italy in a competitive match, but Rebrov maintained the trust in his troops to register a positive result.

As Italy prepare to take for UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying matches, Spalletti expects his side to do better than they did, and also replied to Sarri’s comments.

Di Lorenzo Draws Comparison Between Italy and Spalletti’s Napoli

September 12, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Napoli, Serie A, Ukraine

Italy full-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo has backed the Azzurri to bounce back against Ukraine following their sub-par 1-1 draw against North Macedonia. Luciano Spalletti’s spell with the national team was enroute a satisfactory win after Ciro Immobile scored early in the second half, however, only until Enis Bardhi emerged with the equalizer.

Italy vs Ukraine: Euro 2024 Qualifiers Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

September 11, 2023 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A, Ukraine

Giuseppe Meazza is the venue as Italy and Ukraine go head-to-head in Tuesday's pivotal Euro 2024 qualifying showdown. Let’s look at our match preview for this high-stakes contest.

How Shevchenko’s Experience at Genoa Is Going So Far

December 2, 2021 Will Presnell AC Milan, Genoa, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tactical Trends, Ukraine

Andriy Shevchenko comes to Genoa with the reputation of an up-and-coming coach. The 45-year-old led his country to its best ever Euro finish in 2021, taking the Blue and Yellow to the Quarterfinals against England.

Sampdoria Lure Golden Talent of Ukraine

August 16, 2021 Akhil Fisher Sampdoria, Serie A, Ukraine

According to Sportitalia, Sampdoria have closed the deal for a highly-rated Ukrainian talent from Dynamo Kyiv, who shone at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup.

England Boss Gareth Southgate Hails Four Unexpected Stars Following Ukraine Clash

July 3, 2021 Marko Vrakela England, Euro 2020, Ukraine

England boss Gareth Southgate has hailed four unsung Three Lions players following an overwhelming 4-0 victory over Ukraine in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals. After finishing fourth at the 2018 World Cup, England have reached the semi-finals in their second consecutive major tournament appearance in an emphatic fashion.

Sweden bowed out of the competition after succumbing to defeat against Ukraine whose manager Andriy Shevchenko is slowly, but steadily delivering

Fined for Being Boring! Ukraine Defeat Sweden in Last Round of 16 Game

June 30, 2021 Eduard Banulescu Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Sweden, Ukraine

One of the most successful mid-sized teams in Europe, Sweden were also one of the most tedious seen at Euro 2020. On Tuesday night, they bowed out of the competition after succumbing to defeat against Ukraine whose manager Andriy Shevchenko is slowly, but steadily delivering.

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