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Despite having to go through the playoffs, Roberto Mancini is confident Italy will make it to the World Cup and maybe even win it.

Italy Coach Mancini: “Difficult Times Brings the Best Out of Us”

February 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Italy still need to qualify for the tournament, though. In next month’s play-offs, they first have to overcome North Macedonia, before going on to face the winner of the match between Turkey and Portugal to qualify for the big stage.

As it had become apparent for a while, Juventus will not activate their option to buy Alvaro Morata. He will head back to Atletico Madrid.

Morata “Happy” at Juventus but Barcelona Still an Option

February 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Juventus will try to retain Alvaro Morata at the end of the season, but Barcelona remain in the mix for him after making a serious attempt in January. However, the Blaugrana need to come to terms with Atletico Madrid. The Bianconeri will ask for a significant discount on their option to buy him out.

Curva Nord Voice Support for Shaky Inter: “No Discouragement, No Fear”

February 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

The Giuseppe Meazza was overcome with insecurity as Francesco Forneau blew the final whistle. However, Inter ultras in the Curva Nord continued to cheer Simone Inzaghi’s men with without reservation.

Cagliari vs Napoli Official Lineups – Serie A Round 26

February 21, 2022 Fiammetta Maspero Cagliari, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

The Cagliari vs Napoli clash will take place in 30 minutes at the Unipol Domus. Despite the difference between the two teams in terms of points, the challenge is on. The Casteddu are looking for a victory which has been missing for more than a month, their last game won was against Bologna on the 11th on January.

Milan are open to keeping Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but not at his current salary. They have already offered him a new deal, but he will not answer soon.

Milan Proposed Massively Reduced Contract to Aging Star

February 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Milan are open to keeping Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but not at his current salary. They have already offered him a new deal, although they do not expect to get an answer soon. They have been in talks with him and his entourage since before the end of the January window. They proposed a steep pay cut to retain until 2023.

Massimiliano Allegri addressed the first leg against Villarreal: “It is not an easy Round of 16, and we have 50 percent chances of advancing."

Juventus Not Clear Favorites versus Villarreal, Says Allegri

February 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Villareal

Massimiliano Allegri addressed the first leg against Villarreal: “It is not an easy Round of 16, and we have 50 percent chances of advancing. They are in good form like us. They are experienced and have a competent coach. We will have to pay attention to details and create favorable episodes. We will need to be patient and ordinate."

Five Strikers Who Failed to Shine Outside of Serie A

February 21, 2022 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Cassano argued that the career path of Fiorentina's new signing Krzysztof Piatek demonstrates the weakening level of Serie A. The Pole found some success in the past with Genoa and Milan, before struggling for goals at Hertha Berlin. But his since his January return to Serie A, the 26-year-old striker has managed to score on four occasions. Does he have a point?

Juventus are ready to take up Alessandro Del Piero on his offer to help the club. The new course of the Bianconeri wish to enroll a club legend.

Juventus Legend Del Piero: “Coming Fifth is Not Bad for Lazio”

February 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher Lazio, Serie A

Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero has given his thoughts on Lazio’s race for a top-four finish. The Biancocelesti have experienced a decent run of form recently, which makes the iconic Bianconeri forward believe they are well worthy of a high finish.

Sassuolo Make San Siro History by Beating Both Inter and Milan

February 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Sassuolo, Serie A

With the victory against Inter, Sassuolo maintain their reputation as a boogey team for top Serie A sides. Alessio Dionisi’s outfit have been a hard team to beat since start of the season, taking points off Lazio, Napoli, Juventus and Milan – while also having beaten the latter duo.

Ex-Fiorentina loanee and Arsenal reject Lucas Torreira revealed how Roma could be an option for him after he held talks with coach José Mourinho.

Fiorentina Plan to Retain Arsenal and Real Madrid Loanees

February 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina are pleased with the performances of their two loanees, Alvaro Odriozola and Lucas Torreira, and would like to keep them past this season. On the other hand, they will have to negotiate with Real Madrid for the former. Arsenal have a bone to pick with them that could obstruct the talks for the latter.

Legendary Bergomi Blames ‘Tired’ Inter Crisis on Recent Schedules

February 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

One-club man Giuseppe Bergomi, who led the Nerazzurri backline for twenty long years, believes Inter’s recent crisis can be explained taking into consideration their recent schedule that has seen them play 10 games in 40 days.

Despite the subpar season, the Roma brass and the fans are fully behind José Mourinho and the current three-year technical project.

Roma Ownership Fully Backing Mourinho Despite Struggles

February 21, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Despite the subpar season, the Roma brass is fully behind José Mourinho and the current technical project. The Giallorossi have nine points less than the previous campaign when Paulo Fonseca was at the helm, and they were fighting for fourth place. In different ears, the Special Ones would be on the hot seat.