Euro 2020 Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Italy Veteran Mancini: “I’m Very Sorry Not to Be in the World Cup”

November 28, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, World Cup, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Italy manager Roberto Mancini has apologized for Italy’s absence at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Mancini believes the EURO 2020 victory played a big part in Italy’s outlook before the qualification process.

Giorgio Chiellini plans to play his final Italy game versus Argentina: “If I am fit, I will bid farewell to the national team in Wembley."

Azzurri Great Chiellini Prepares for Final Farewell Against Argentina

May 31, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

37-year-old Chiellini prepares to bid goodbye at the same venue where he reached his peak last year, captaining Italy to UEFA EURO 2020 glory

Ex-Inter Midfielder Eriksen Reflects on ‘Near-Death Experience’

February 11, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A

Ex-Inter midfield ace Christian Eriksen has reflected heavily on his life-changing health scare at EURO 2020, during Denmark’s tournament opener against Finland on June 12.

UEFA and CONMENBOL have made official the match between the Euro and the Copa America winners. Italy and Argentina will square off in London on June 1st.

Date and Location Set for Clash Between Italy and Argentina

December 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Copa America, European Championships 2020, Italian Football, Italy

UEFA and CONMENBOL have made official the match between the Euro and the Copa America winners that has been in the works for some time. Italy and Argentina will square off in London on June 1st. It will be called Finalissima and will be another occasion to honor the memory of Diego Armando Maradona.

Italy coach Roberto Mancini discussed the World Cup playoff against North Macedonia: “We have not had much time to prepare it.

Mancini Praises Milan and Atalanta for ‘Resembling Italy’

August 25, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Atalanta, Italian Football, Serie A

The mastermind behind the Azzurri’s European Championship triumph at Wembley, Robert Mancini, has praised two Serie A clubs in particular, who he believes have taken Italian football to the next level.

Sampdoria have parted ways with Danish talent Mikkel Damsgaard, with Premier League outfit Brentford snapping up his services on a five-year deal.

Sampdoria Line Up Damsgaard Replacement as Transfer Talks Gain Pace

August 3, 2021 Akhil Fisher Euro 2020, Leeds United, Liverpool, Sampdoria, Serie A, Tottenham, Valencia

Sampdoria are reportedly preparing to experience the loss of Damsgaard, who has shone into limelight following the European Championship. Valencia’s Lee Kang-in, who functions in a role similar to Damsgaard, is being touted as a potential transfer.

To recap the Euro 2020 for the last time, we took a look at the best XI from the tournament based on statistical ratings

The Best XI of Euro 2020: Five Italians Make the Top Team

July 14, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Azzurri Triumph, Belgium, Denmark, England, Euro 2020, Italy, Serie A, Spain, The Azzurri

A month-long battle for the European crown came to an end on Sunday night as Italy beat England 3-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout to win their first European Championship title since 1968. To recap the European Championship for the last time, we took a look at the best XI from Euro 2020.

A European Champion and the Player of the Tournament at Euro 2020, Gianluigi Donnarumma has come a long way since being a prodigy at Milan

Gianluigi Donnarumma Player Analysis Powered by The Scouting App

July 14, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Euro 2020, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, The Scouting App

A European Champion and the Player of the Tournament at Euro 2020, Gianluigi Donnarumma has come a long way since being a prodigy at Milan. As he prepares to move to PSG, there is no doubt that he will be the man between the sticks for the long term in Paris.

To find out the reasons behind the Italy success at Euro 2020, we delved deeper into the tactical nuances of their performances throughout the tournament

Tactical Analysis: Italy’s Possession-Based Football at Euro 2020

July 13, 2021 Paulius Kundzelevicius Azzurri Triumph, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Tactical Analysis

After the Azzurri missed out on the last World Cup, Roberto Mancini has completely revamped the way Italy play, replacing the old-school catenaccio with an exciting brand of possession-based football. To find out the reasons behind Italy’s success at Euro 2020, we delved deeper into the tactical nuances of the Azzurri’s performances throughout the tournament.

Three Players Who Could Solve Italy’s Center Forward Problem

July 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Sassuolo, The Azzurri

Italy triumphed in the Euro, so complaining about the roster or strategic moves is merely nitpicking. The Azzurri were thoroughly deserving, as they always appeared in control. Yet, there is a problem Roberto Mancini needs to fix: The center-forward. Given how much Italy create, their path would have been easier with better production from such position. Can they really find a suitable solution in time for the 2022 World Cup?

Behind Roberto Mancini’s Euro 2020 triumph at the helm of Italy, lies the story of a golden generation of Sampdoria players

The Sampdoria Golden Generation Behind Mancini’s Euro 2020 Triumph

July 13, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Sampdoria, Serie A

Wembley took something important away from them, and Wembley gave it back. Behind Roberto Mancini’s Euro 2020 triumph at the helm of Italy, there is the story of a golden generation of Sampdoria players who narrowly missed the chance to make history in European football but were paid back with interest.

The image of Gianluigi Donnarumma calmly standing up and walking away after saving the decisive penalty in the Euro 2020 Final left the world puzzled

“I Didn’t Realize We Won” – Donnarumma Explains His Non-Celebration

July 13, 2021 The Cult of Calcio AC Milan, Calciomercato, Euro 2020, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A

The image of Gianluigi Donnarumma calmly standing up and walking away after saving Bukayo Saka's decisive penalty in the Euro 2020 Final left the football world puzzled. But, as the goalkeeper himself explain, he didn't celebrate immediately because he didn't realize he had just made the decisive save.

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