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Italy Finalize Squad List for North Macedonia Match

November 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Italy gaffer Luciano Spalletti has issued his final call-ups for Friday’s game versus North Macedonia. Five players will watch the tilt from the stands since they can’t all be on the bench. Vicario, Colpani, who'll have to wait for his debut, Biraghi, and Kean miss out.

Luciano Spalletti rallied the Napoli fans while interrupting the presentation of goalie Pierluigi Gollini. "We do everything for the club and the city."

Spalletti Releases 27-Man Italy Squad for EURO Qualifiers

October 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Luciano Spalletti has released the list of 27 players who will be called up for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Euro Qualifier matches against Malta and England. A handful of injury concerns have hit the Azzurri camp, but Spalletti will nonetheless bet on his side bringing all six points back home.

Fiorentina lost Dodo potentially for the rest of the season because of an ACL tear. The fullback had started all but two games so far.

Fiorentina to Use In-house Resources After Big Injury

September 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Fiorentina lost Dodo potentially for the rest of the season because of an ACL tear. The fullback had started all but two games so far. Michael Kayode relieved him a couple of times, faring well after getting promoted from their Primavera team. He contributed to Italy U-19 winning the Euros.

Luca Torreira could have returned to Italy this summer, as Lazio pursued him, but the negotiations didn’t go through because of an injury.

Lazio Almost Signed Galatasaray Star in Recent Window

September 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Luca Torreira could have returned to Italy this summer, as Lazio pursued him, but the negotiation didn’t go through because of an injury. Roberto Druda, who unearthed him in Uruguay and is still in touch with the midfielder, discussed it on a radio interview.

Fiorentina icon Giancarlo Antognoni has asked for calm after the Viola’s fantastic start to the season, where Italiano’s men comfortably beat Genoa 4-1.

Fiorentina Legend Hails Parisi as the Club’s Best Buy

August 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina icon Giancarlo Antognoni has asked for calm after the Viola’s fantastic start to the season, where Vincenzo Italiano’s men dispatched Genoa with a 4-1 scoreline. The 1975 Coppa Italia winner also gave his thoughts on Fiorentina’s exploits this summer in the transfer market.

Juventus have been attached to a few names to bolster their right flank, but some changes could take place on the opposite one as well.

Fiorentina Intensifying Talks With Empoli for Prodigious Talent

July 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela Empoli, Fiorentina, Serie A, Transfer Market

Negotiations between Fiorentina and Empoli over Fabiano Parisi's switch to Artemio Franchi are gathering momentum. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Vincenzo Italiano's men have submitted a €12 million offer to anticipate any potential move from Milan.

Juventus and Lazio set sights on Fabiano Parisi, but Fiorentina have done the most legwork to onboard the touted fullback at the moment.

Fiorentina Leading the Competition for Empoli Starlet

July 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus and Lazio set sights on Fabiano Parisi, but Fiorentina have done the most legwork to onboard him at the moment. The 22-year-old has logged 2 goals and 2 assists in 34 appearances in the past season. Despite his president’s recent words, he’s highly likely to depart.

The senior, youth and women’s teams will train at Viola Park, and chief Commisso hopes it will make budding players choose the Viola instead of Juventus.

Commisso Fumes at Biraghi Incident During UECL Final

June 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Conference League, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market, West Ham

Fiorentina chief Rocco Commisso has labelled West Ham United supporters as animals, after club captain Cristiano Biraghi was left bloodied by objects thrown onto the pitch.

Roberto Mancini has announced a 33-man team for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. As expected, the Azzurri coach picked Joao Pedro over Mario Balotelli.

Mancini Names Extra-Large Italy Squad for World Cup Playoffs

March 18, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, World Cup, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Roberto Mancini has announced a 33-man team for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. As expected, the Azzurri coach picked Joao Pedro over Mario Balotelli to fill out the attack. He called up a deep roster to better deal with illnesses, fatigue, and bruises. A few players are returning after some time.

Immobile missing the past two Italy games, in particular the Hungary one, caused controversy, as he was ready to board the flight before Lazio stepped in.

Ciro Immobile Fired Lazio To Landslide Victory at Fiorentina

February 5, 2022 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Lazio thrashed Fiorentina 3-0 in an action-packed Serie A fixture at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, making a giant step towards securing a European finish this season. Sides headed into proceedings level on points, albeit with a sizeable gap on the current top-four to close down.

Roma Seeking New Left-Back, Real Madrid and Chelsea Players Linked

July 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Real Madrid, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Leonardo Spinazzola will miss the first chunk of the season due to an Achilles tear, leaving Roma without their starting left-back. The Giallorossi have begun looking for a replacement and are eyeing multiple candidates. The most expensive ones are Chelsea's Emerson and Marcos Alonso, while Marcelo is a far-fetched option, despite Mourinho's intervention. Dimarco, Biraghi and Dijks have also been short-listed and are easier to obtain.

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