Tag: Azzurri

Italy beat Moldova 2-0 in Reggio Emilia in their second Qualifier game on the road to World Cup 2026, the last with Spalletti in charge

Italy vs Moldova 2-0: Average Azzurri Fail to Redeem Themselves

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The good news is that this international window is over. Italy will now have three months to look in the mirror and try to understand what the heck is going on with the Azzurri, as a new coach take the reins. Tonight, they beat Moldova 2-0 at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia in their second Qualifier game on the road to World Cup 2026, the last with Luciano Spalletti in charge.
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When Giampaolo Pazzini bagged a hattrick at the new Wembley, it really seemed like Italy had found the centravanti they had been looking for for so long

Today in Serie A – March 24, 2007: Pazzini’s Hattrick at the New Wembley

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On March 22, 2007, it really seemed like Italy had found the centravanti they had been looking for for so long. Giampaolo Pazzini was 22 years old and was a solid Fiorentina striker. He spearheaded Italy U-21's attack as the Azzurrini faced England U-21 in the game that raised the curtain on the new Wembley Stadium. 
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The second leg of the Nations League Quarter Final between Germany and Italy ended 3-3, a game of two halves which Die Mannschaft dominated for 45 minutes

Germany vs Italy 3-3: Azzurri Wake Up in Second Half to Cancel Three-Goal Deficit

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 A question from Dortmund: Which one is the real Italy? The frightened, confused lineup that was brutally wiped out by Germany in the first half at the Signal Iduna Park tonight? Or the brave, gritty side that canceled a three-goal deficit and even went close to wrap a sensational comeback? The second leg of the Nations League Quarter Final between Germany and Italy ended 3-3 and was a textbook game of two halves.
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A first half illusion for the Azzurri, then Germany took over and wrapped a key 1-2 win at the San Siro in the first leg of the 2024/25 Nations League Quarter Finals

Italy vs Germany 1-2: Azzurri Shocked After First Half Illusion

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A first half illusion for the Azzurri, then Germany took over and wrapped a key 1-2 win at the San Siro in the first leg of the 2024/25 Nations League Quarter Finals. Sandro Tonali put Italy ahead after just nine minutes, but Die Mannschaft turned things around in the second half with two headers, the specialty of the house, powered by substitute Tim Kleindienst and Leon Goretzka.  
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On December 20, 1968, Juventus Argentine legend Omar Sivori decided to hang his boots in line with his turbulent personality, i.e., at the end of a fight

Today in Serie A: December 20, 1968 – Sivori Bids Farewell to Football

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On December 20, 1968, Juventus Argentine legend Omar Sivori decided to hang his boots in line with his turbulent personality, i.e., at the end of a fight. He announced his retirement as soon as he was handed a six-match ban by the Italian Football Association, following the tumultuous events of a Napoli vs. Juventus matchup from three weeks earlier.
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If you ask any Italian what it means to get something accomplished during “Cesarini Time” (Zona Cesarini), they will surely know the answer

Today in Serie A: December 13, 1931 – The Birth of the “Cesarini Time”

Italian Football, Juventus, On This Day, Roma, Serie A, The Azzurri
If you ask any Italian what it means to get something accomplished during “Cesarini Time” (Zona Cesarini), they will surely know the answer, even if they are not a calcio fan. To get something wrapped during Zona Cesarini means to get it done in the last possible minute. It has become a common saying in modern Italian and draws its origin from a football field.
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Italy routed Israel 4-1 at the Bluenergy Arena on Monday night to take one more step toward the Nations League Final Eight

Italy vs Israel 4-1: Di Lorenzo Brace Puts Azzurri Closer to Final Eight

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Italy routed Israel 4-1 at the Bluenergy Arena on Monday night to take one more step toward the Nations League Final Eight. The Azzurri will need just one point out of their final two games against Belgium and France in November to secure a spot in the next round, which will also mean a higher seed in the upcoming draw for the 2026 World Cup UEFA Qualifiers.
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Only those old enough to remember Italia 90 can truly understand what Totò Schillaci's eyes wide open as run to celebrate his goal really meant

Serie A Heroes: Totò Schillaci, an Italian Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Only those old enough to remember the magic nights of “Italia 90” can truly understand what that gaped mouth, what those eyes wide open in disbelief, meant. Totò Schillaci looked like a boy living his childhood dream as he led Italy’s march towards the World Cup trophy, one goal after another. His underdog story has been an example for a generation of Italians.
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Italy put themselves on track after a dreadful start and caught a sounding, unexpected win over France at the Parc des Princes in the Nations League opener

France vs Italy 1-3: Azzurri Storm Back to Stun the Parc des Princes!

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The ghosts of Euro 2024 came to haunt Italy as the Azzurri conceded one goal just 14 seconds (!) after kicking off their Nations League campaign against France on Friday night. But then, Italy put themselves back on track and somehow conjured a sounding win, powered by goals from Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi, and Giacomo Raspadori.
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The Euro 2024 Round of 16 kicked off with Switzerland stunning the defending champions Italy by beating them 2-0 in Berlin

Switzerland vs Italy 2-0: Woeful Azzurri Humbled & Uncrowned

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The Euro 2024 Round of 16 kicked off with a battle between Switzerland and Italy at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. While the Azzurri fans were expecting their team to raise the level following a mediocre group-stage campaign, the defending champions were uncrowned after putting up their most hollow display in recent memory.
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