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Italy vs England: Euro 2024 Qualifiers Preview & Potential Lineups

March 21, 2023 Marko Vrakela Uncategorized

After missing out on back-to-back World Cup finals, Italy will be desperate to return to the big international stage. Gli Azzurri's bid to defend the European Championship crown kicks off on Thursday as they welcome England to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Roberto Mancini previewed the upcoming Azzurri call-ups and matches and commented on Napoli, Serie A, and more in an interview.

Mancini on Napoli, Retegui, Zaniolo, and Juventus Duo

March 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella England, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini previewed the upcoming Azzurri call-ups and commented on Napoli, Serie A, and the upcoming clash with England in an interview: “I hope it will be a good game. The stadium will be packed as always. Naples will help us. They are a strong opponent."

A few of the top Serie A players won’t play in the World Cup, either because of injuries, subpar performances, or questionable coaching decisions.

Fikayo Tomori on ‘Surreal’ Milan Dream, Role Model and Future Plans

February 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, England, Italian Football, Italy, Premier League, Serie A

Rossoneri defender Fikayo Tomori has reflected on the differences between English and Italian football, ahead of the crucial first leg against Spurs at San Siro.

France joined Argentina, Croatia, and Morocco to complete the World Cup Semi Finals rosters as they beat England at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday night

England vs France 1-2: Giroud Strikes, Kane Misses Spot-Kick

December 10, 2022 The Cult of Calcio England, France, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

France joined Argentina, Croatia, and Morocco to complete the World Cup Semi Finals rosters as they beat England at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday night. The first knockout match ever between the two football heavyweights saw the French prevail 2-1 thanks to Aurélien Tchouameni and Olivier Giroud goals.

England failed to live up to their 'it's coming home' promise as defending World Cup champions France claimed a tense 2-1 win in this quarter-final tie

England Player Ratings vs France: Kane Miss Sends Lions Home

December 10, 2022 Marko Vrakela England, France, Serie A, World Cup 2022

England failed to live up to their 'it's coming home' promise as defending World Cup champions France claimed a tense 2-1 win in this blockbuster quarter-final tie. Despite putting on a spirited performance, the Three Lions must settle for another premature exit at major international tournaments.

France eked out a 2-1 victory over England in a 2022 World Cup quarter-final contest at Al Bayt Stadium to set up a semi-final tie against Morocco

France Player Ratings vs England: Giroud Steals Spotlight

December 10, 2022 Marko Vrakela England, France, Serie A, World Cup 2022

France eked out a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in a mouth-watering 2022 World Cup quarter-final contest at Al Bayt Stadium to set up a semi-final tie against Morocco. Goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Olivier Giroud rendered Harry Kane's penalty meaningless.

Below is our England vs France preview, predictions and potential lineups for their World Cup quarter-final encounter in Qatar

2022 World Cup Preview, Predictions and Lineups: England vs France

December 8, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell England, France, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

The last of the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals take place on Saturday evening as England meet France at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. Two of the pre-tournament favorites come face to face as they battle it out for a spot in the semi-finals, where a clash against either Morocco or Portugal awaits. Below is our England vs France preview, predictions and potential lineups for their World Cup quarter-final encounter in Qatar.

Full Predictions for World Cup Quarter Finals: What Will Be the Final Four?

December 8, 2022 Michel Sakr Argentina, Brazil, Croatia, England, France, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

At this point, foreshadowing the results is becoming an increasingly tough task, and sadly, Octopus Paul is no longer among us. Nonetheless, we'll try to project the outcomes of the four thrilling contests in our full predictions for the World Cup Quarterfinals.

Olivier Giroud will lead the France attack following Karim Benzema’s injury and will have an opportunity to make history for his national team.

France Icon Giroud on England, Milan, Mbappe and Current Form

December 7, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, France, Italian Football, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Olivier Giroud has been lighting up the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, surpassing French legend Thierry Henry in the all-time goalscorers list with his 52nd strike against Poland in the Round of 16.

In our roundup of the ten most iconic World Cup games, you will see samples of everything that make this quadrennial sport-fest so unique and special

The Ten Most Iconic Games in the History of the World Cup

December 7, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Argentina, Brazil, Cameroon, England, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Serie A, The Azzurri, Uruguay, West Germany, World Cup, World Cup 2022

This is a collection of the essential moments that set the key milestones in the World Cup: ultimate battles, shocking upsets, David vs. Goliath tales, clashes of football philosophies, and controversies. In our roundup of the ten most iconic World Cup games, you will see samples of everything that make this quadrennial sport-fest so unique and special.

England proved too tall of an order for Senegal in Sunday's exciting 2022 World Cup last-16 tie at Al Bayt Stadium, claiming a 3-0 win

Senegal Player Ratings vs England: No Mane, No Party

December 5, 2022 Marko Vrakela England, Senegal, Serie A, World Cup 2022

England proved too tall of an order for Senegal in Sunday's exciting 2022 World Cup last-16 tie at Al Bayt Stadium. Despite fighting tooth and nail to make history, the Lions of Teranga fell to a wasteful 3-0 defeat.

England swept Senegal aside with an overwhelming 3-0 victory at Al Bayt Stadium to set up a mouth-watering 2022 World Cup quarter-final tie against France

England Player Ratings vs Senegal: Lions Roar into Last Eight