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Italy Player Ratings vs Croatia: Zaccagni Turns On Hero Mode

June 24, 2024 Marko Vrakela Croatia, Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, The Azzurri

Mattia Zaccagni soaked up the limelight as the Italy hero after scoring off the bench to propel the reigning European champions into the Euro 2024 knockouts. Luciano Spalletti's side trailed Croatia 1-0 heading into the last minute of an eight-minute stoppage time before the Lazio winger scored a beauty to make it 1-1 and seal the Italians' berth in the round of 16.

Atalanta might lose Teun Koopmeiners and are considering some midfield reinforcements, but they’ll likely continue to lean on Mario Pasalic in the future.

Atalanta Star Midfielder Most Likely Staying in Bergamo

June 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Croatia, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Atalanta might lose Teun Koopmeiners and are considering some midfield reinforcements, but they’ll likely continue to lean on Mario Pasalic in the future. His agent Marko Naletilic stated that a renewal was on the horizon in an interview.

Juventus announced to have reached an agreement with Nicolò Fagioli on an extension. The parties added two years to the previous deal.

Juventus Youngster Set to Start for Italy Versus Croatia

June 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Croatia, Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Juventus prodigy Nicolo Fagioli is reportedly the leading favorite to take Joringho's place in the starting XI when Italy take on Croatia on Monday. With a place in the Euro 2024 knockout stages on the line, the stakes are as high as it gets, meaning the 23-year-old will have to show what he's made of in his first tournament start.

Preview: Croatia vs Italy – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

June 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Croatia, Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Red Bull Arena in Leipzig sets the stage for a 'make or break' Euro 2024 Group B encounter between Croatia and Italy. Monday's clash at the home of RB Leipzig will witness the elimination of one of the two dark horses to win the tournament, with Gli Azzurri in a better position to secure a safe knockout passage.

Italy Suffer Devastating Injury Blow Ahead of Vital Showdown Against Croatia

June 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy will probably encounter Croatia in Monday's Euro 2024 Group B qualification six-pointer without Federico Dimarco. The Inter ace will likely have to stay on the sidelines due to a knock he picked up during a 1-0 loss to Spain on Thursday.

Fenerbahce have laid eyes on Mario Pasalic in their lengthy search for a midfielder. Turkish clubs have four more days to conclude transfer market deals.

Croatia Preparing Several Changes for Pivotal Italy Game

June 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Croatia, Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, Transfer Market

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic prepares drastic formation changes for the upcoming 'do or die' Euro 2024 encounter against Italy. As two points separate the teams ahead of Monday's kick-off, the math's simple for the 2022 World Cup bronze medalists.

Fiorentina's approach for Sutalo has been duplicated by Ajax, meaning the Viola’s proposition is bound to be rejected, given their low offer.

Fiorentina Amp Up Efforts to Sign Croatia Prospect Sutalo

July 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Ajax, Calciomercato, Croatia, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Just hours after links emerged with River Plate sensation Lucas Beltran, Fiorentina are inching closer to signing Croatia center-back Josip Sutalo, after submitting an official opening bid. However, their approach has been duplicated by Ajax, meaning the Viola’s proposition is bound to be rejected, given their low offer.

Roberto Mancini suggested that his choice to step down from the Italy job wasn’t abrupt and was caused by frictions with federal president Gabriele Gravina.

Italy Confirm 23-Man List for UEFA Nations League Finals

June 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Serie A

Italy will face Spain in the second semi-final in Enschede on June 15, before playing either hosts Netherlands or Croatia in the third place/final three days later.

Italy Face Spain, Croatia Take on Netherlands in UEFA Nations League

January 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Croatia, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Netherlands, Spain

Historically, Spain have beaten Italy 12 times – one more than they’ve tasted defeat at the hands of the Azzurri. They have 16 draws between them in 39 encounters.

Morocco found themselves on the wrong side of a 2-1 scoreline in today's 2022 World Cup third-place playoff encounter against Croatia

Morocco Player Ratings vs Croatia: Injury Crisis Cripples Atlas Lions

December 17, 2022 Marko Vrakela Croatia, Morocco, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Morocco found themselves on the wrong side of a 2-1 scoreline in today's 2022 World Cup third-place playoff encounter against Croatia at the Khalifa International Stadium. The tournament's surprise package failed to shine without several key first-team players and eventually had to settle for a third-place finish.

Croatia Player Ratings vs Morocco: Orsic Hands Blazers Bronze Medal

December 17, 2022 Marko Vrakela Croatia, Morocco, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Croatia came out on top of an exciting 2022 World Cup third-place playoff tie against Morocco, claiming a hard-fought 2-1 win at the Khalifa International Stadium. All three goals came in an action-packed first half as beaten finalists from 2018 won their second bronze medal at the World Cup.

Croatia needed just a point against Belgium as they beat the Red Devils to a place in the 2022 World Cup knockouts with a 0-0 draw

Modric Points Finger at Italian Referee Orsato: “He’s a Disaster”

December 14, 2022 Akhil Fisher Argentina, Croatia, Italian Football, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Croatia captain Luka Modric was less than impressed by the officiating of Italian referee Daniele Orsato, who awarded the Albiceleste a game-changing penalty in the first half.

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