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Sandro Tonali will be suspended for seven months for gambling on football games. The punishment envisages eight months of accessory provisions.

Newcastle United Superstar Lauds Italy Mentality Ahead of France Showdown

November 16, 2024 Marko Vrakela Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, The Azzurri Leave a comment

Sandro Tonali inspired Italy to an all-important 1-0 UEFA Nations League victory against Belgium last night at the King Baudouin Stadium. After the game, the Newcastle United midfielder addressed the media.

Italy will put their bid to secure a top-table finish in the Nations League Group A2 on the line when they take on out-of-sorts Belgium on Thursday

UEFA Nations League Preview: Belgium vs Italy – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

November 12, 2024 Marko Vrakela Belgium, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, The Azzurri Leave a comment

High-flying Italy will put their bid to secure a top-table finish in the UEFA Nations League Group A2 on the line when they take on out-of-sorts Belgium on Thursday. Brussels' King Baudouin Stadium forms the backdrop for this high-stakes fixture, with both nations in dire need of three points, albeit for different reasons.

Inter have had multiple meetings to set up the purchase of Davide Frattesi from Sassuolo and reached an agreement in principle.

Inter Midfielder Identifies Missing Joy in Italy Euro 2024 Fiasco

October 12, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi has pinpointed one crucial aspect Italy desperately lacked at the 2024 European Championship. Luciano Spalletti's side experienced a dreadful title-defending campaign, bowing out to Switzerland in the round of 16 in disturbing fashion

The truth is in the middle for Italy between the disgusting display against Switzerland 16 of Euro 2024 and the glitzy performances versus France.

Luciano Spalletti Blasts Self-Destructive Italy After Belgium Stalemate

October 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela Belgium, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti addressed the media following a stomach-wrenching 2-2 home draw against Belgium. Gli Azzurri threw away a two-goal cushion to drop points for the first time in the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League cycle.

An Italy lineup with suicidal tendencies dilapidated a two-goal lead on Thursday night as they were held to a tie by Belgium in Nations League Round 3

Italy vs Belgium 2-2: Suicidal Azzurri Squander Double Lead

October 10, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Belgium, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, The Azzurri

An Italy lineup with suicidal tendencies dilapidated a two-goal lead on Thursday night as they were held to a tie by Belgium in the third matchday of the Nations League. But they showed once again that they are well on track toward redemption after the summer Euro-disaster.

Italy Player Ratings vs Belgium: Pellegrini Wrecks Brilliant Azzurri Display

October 10, 2024 Michel Sakr Belgium, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Player Ratings, Serie A

Andrea Cambiaso put the Azzurri ahead after two minutes, while Mateo Retegui confirmed their dominance with another strike. However, the hosts' brilliant work was undone by Lorenzo Pellegrini who got himself sent off for a tackle from behind late in the first half. The Red Devils were able to score twice through Maxim De Cuyper and Leandro Trossard, but couldn't find the winner

How Italy Could Line Up In High-Stakes Fixture Against Belgium

October 10, 2024 Marko Vrakela Belgium, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy enjoyed a dream start to their fourth consecutive UEFA Nations League campaign with back-to-back wins last month. Luciano Spalletti's lads return to action on Thursday with a mouth-watering home clash against Belgium.

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti is wary of the perils of the Israel game after the scintillating performance against France.

Luciano Spalletti Outlines Italy World Cup Ambitions Ahead of Belgium Clash

October 10, 2024 Marko Vrakela International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, World Cup

Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti has outlined Gli Azzurri's ambitions ahead of Thursday's UEFA Nations League fixture against Belgium. During a comprehensive interview with Calciomercato, the former Scudetto-winning manager with Napoli addressed multiple topics, including the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.

Nations League Preview: Italy vs Belgium – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Belgium, International Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, The Azzurri

Stadio Olimpico hosts a pinnacle of European football as Italy and Belgium renew hostilities in their latest 2024/25 UEFA Nations League outing. Thursday's clash in the Italian capital is a decent opportunity for Gli Azzurri to consolidate their return to prominence following a lackluster EURO 2024 campaign.

Euro 2024 Round of 16 Full Predictions: Who Will Reach The Quarter-Finals?

June 27, 2024 Michel Sakr England, Euro 2024, France, Germany, Inter, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Portugal, Serie A, Spain

With all the traditional big plays still in the running, this is set to be an electrifying Round of 16. So let's try to predict the identities of the nations that will prevail in the next stage and book their places in the quarter-finals.

A 92-minute goal from super sub Niklas Fullkrug saved tournament hosts Germany and enabled them to preserve their first place in Euro 2024 Group A

Switzerland vs Germany 1-1: Fullkrug Late Goal Saves Tournament Hosts

June 23, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Belgium, Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Romania, Serie A

A 92-minute goal from super sub Niklas Fullkrug saved tournament hosts Germany and enabled them to preserve their first place in Euro 2024 Group A. Switzerland took the lead in the first half as Bologna's Dan Ndoye scored his first international goal and long dreamed of topping the group. Fullkrug's late strike put things back in order for Germany, who however evidenced some clear difficulties at the back.

Belgium bounced back at Euro 2024 as they wiped out Romania in Cologne with two goals from Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne

Belgium vs Romania 2-0: Tielemans and De Bruyne Revive Diables Rouges

June 22, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Belgium, Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Romania, Serie A

Now, this is the real Belgium. The Diables Rouges had been the only lineup among the Euro 2024 favorites to lose their opening game, but they promptly bounced back tonight in Cologne as they wiped out Romania with two goals from Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne.

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