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One to Watch: Nicolò Rovella, a Star in the Making for Both Club and Country

April 2, 2021 Ed Summers Genoa, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy boast a couple of potential U-21 stars who could look to force their way into Roberto Mancini’s thoughts for the summer. The two names that immediately jump out are Sandro Tonali and current hype machine Gianluca Scamacca. But one other player that has all the potential to become a force is Nicolò Rovella.

Italy Cruise Past Lithuania to Catch Third Win in World Cup Qualifiers

March 31, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Roberto Mancini's Italy caught the third win out of three games and extended their non-losing streak to 25 games as they cruised past Lithuania in their last World Cup Qualifiers test in this international break. The Azzurri thus took the lead of Group C with nine points - three more than Switzerland who played only two matches.

Paolo Nicolato's Italy U-21 pulled out a majestic performance and trounced Slovenia 4-0 in their last group stage match of the European Championship

Italy U-21 Chase Away Ghosts with Crushing Victory Over Slovenia

March 30, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, Under 21, Under 21 European Championship

These are the Azzurrini we want to see. When things got tough, Paolo Nicolato's Italy U-21 pulled out a majestic performance and trounced Slovenia 4-0 in their last group stage match of the European Championship, thus booking their ticket to the Quarter Finals.

Italy efforts were enough to pull off three more points on their way to Qatar as the Azzurri beat Bulgaria 2-0 in their second World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

First-Time Win in Bulgaria Gives Italy Lead in World Cup Qualifiers

March 28, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Bulgaria, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Compared with their dominating exploits from a few months ago, Roberto Mancini's Italy are surely less brilliant these days. However, their efforts were enough to pull off three more points on their way to Qatar as the Azzurri beat Bulgaria 2-0 in their second World Cup 2022 Qualifiers test.

In their second European Championship test, Italy U-21 managed to hold a more technical Spain to a goalless draw that keeps their hopes unchanged

Dull Show Between Italy and Spain U-21 Ends in Goalless Stalemate

March 27, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, Spain, The Azzurri, Under 21, Under 21 European Championship

Steadfast but nervous, lacking ideas and once again saved by goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi. In their second European Championship test, Italy U-21 managed to hold a more technical Spain to a goalless draw that keeps their hopes of making it to the next stage unchanged.

Roberto Mancini's Italy disposed of a modest Northern Ireland side with goals from Domenico Berardi and Ciro Immobile in their World Cup Qualifiers opener

Italy Cruise Past Northern Ireland in World Cup Qualifiers Opener

March 25, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Roberto Mancini's Italy disposed of a modest Northern Ireland side with goals from Domenico Berardi and Ciro Immobile in their World Cup Qualifiers opener. Based on what seen tonight, the battle for supremacy in the Group C of the Qualifiers should be a matter between the Azzurri and Switzerland.

Fabio Cannavaro has advocated Italian teams to eye the son of Serie A icon Lilian Thuran and brother of Inter striker Marcus Thuram, Khephren Thuram.

Azzurri Legend Early Favorite to Succeed Roberto Mancini

February 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri

The FIGC president Gabriele Gravina, who is poised to be re-elected shortly, would like Roberto Mancini to stay on Italy’s bench past the 2022 World Cup. However, he is starting to consider possible replacements if the current coach does leave as announced and Fabio Cannavaro is atop of the list.

Gabriele Gravina Poised to Be Re-Elected as Head of FIGC

December 22, 2020 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Azzurri

FIGC, the Italian Football Association, will hold their general election on February 22nd in Rome, but it already seems likely that president Gabriele Gravina will be confirmed and will start a new four-year term.

World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Italy in Favorable Group C

December 7, 2020 Michel Sakr Uncategorized

Ever since taking over the Azzurri in 2018, national team manager Roberto Mancini has successfully turned the tide for an Italy side who was at the time still recovering from the disastrous Ventura reign. The former Man City tactician has just found out today the opponents he'll have to defeat on the road for Qatar 2022, as the World cup qualifiers draw put Italy at the head of Group C.

Italy booked their place into the Nations League Final Four on Wednesday night as they easily disposed of Bosnia Herzegovina in their last group stage test

Italy Beat Bosnia, Claim Spot into Nations League Final Four

November 18, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri One comment

Italy booked their place into the Nations League Final Four on Wednesday night as they easily disposed of Bosnia Herzegovina in their last group stage test. Andrea Belotti and Domenico Berardi's goals wrapped the Azzurri's 22nd consecutive game without conceding a defeat and sent them...home, as the Final Four will be hosted in Milan and Turin in October 2021.

Italy – Poland Player Ratings: Jorginho Puts Azzurri on the Brink

November 15, 2020 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Player Ratings, Poland, The Azzurri

The Azzurri were not particularly affected by the numerous absences and showed up big time against Poland and they now just need to finish the job against Bosnia to punch their ticket to the Nations League's final four. Even though they wasted few opportunities, Italy produced a wire-to-wire victory in a match where VAR was sorely missed.

Italy Outclass Poland to Catch Nations League Group Top Spot

November 15, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Poland, The Azzurri One comment

Stronger than injuries, even stronger than Covid. Roberto Mancini’s Azzurri continue to offer one convincing performance after another. Italy dominated Poland in Reggio Emilia and took all the three points on offer in their penultimate Nations League Group Stage test, courtesy of a Jorginho penalty and a late Domenico Berardi goal.

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