Euro 2020 Archives - Page 13 of 14

The History of The UEFA Euro: 1964, Spain’s Forgotten Glory

April 27, 2021 Din Havolli Denmark, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, Hungary, Spain, USSR

Before Xavi and co. had ushered international football into an era of Spanish dominance, you would have been forgiven for not recalling the last name to come close to landing some silverware for La Roja. The Euro 1964 hero, Luis Suarez, managed to bring the best out of his teammates on the way to lifting the only trophy Spain would claim for the next 44 years.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 1960, The Humble Beginnings

April 23, 2021 Din Havolli Czechoslovakia, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, France, USSR, Yugoslavia

In the lead up to the UEFA Euro 2021, The Cult of Calcio will be turning over the extraordinary moments that have been a part of one of the greatest events in international sport. Today, we begin with a look at the very beginning, a tournament that would belong to one man: USSR's legendary goalkeeper Lev Yashin.

Italian Government Officially Allows Fans at Olimpico for Euro 2021

April 6, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Italian Football, Serie A, The Azzurri

Rome is set to be remain of the locations for the 2021 European Championship. The government has given its greenlight to have fans on the stands at the Olimpico Stadium, as demanded by UEFA. The Health Minister Roberto Speranza, who had the final say, sent his written consent to the federal president Gabriele Gravina.

Italy booked their place into the Nations League Final Four on Wednesday night as they easily disposed of Bosnia Herzegovina in their last group stage test

Italy Beat Bosnia, Claim Spot into Nations League Final Four

November 18, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri One comment

Italy booked their place into the Nations League Final Four on Wednesday night as they easily disposed of Bosnia Herzegovina in their last group stage test. Andrea Belotti and Domenico Berardi's goals wrapped the Azzurri's 22nd consecutive game without conceding a defeat and sent them...home, as the Final Four will be hosted in Milan and Turin in October 2021.

Italy Outclass Poland to Catch Nations League Group Top Spot

November 15, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Poland, The Azzurri One comment

Stronger than injuries, even stronger than Covid. Roberto Mancini’s Azzurri continue to offer one convincing performance after another. Italy dominated Poland in Reggio Emilia and took all the three points on offer in their penultimate Nations League Group Stage test, courtesy of a Jorginho penalty and a late Domenico Berardi goal.

Mount Goal Leaves Martinez Ruing as England Claim Win Over Belgium

October 11, 2020 Luke Phelps Belgium, England, Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Nations League

England came from behind to beat Belgium 2-1 in their third game of this year's Nations League tournament, topping their group with seven points. Gareth Southgate named a strong side to face the Belgians tonight, headed by the in-form Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Marcus Rashford. But it was former Everton manager Roberto Martinez whose Belgium side took an early lead.

Poland and Italy Play Dull 0-0 Nations League Draw

October 11, 2020 Awais Khan Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Italian Football, Italy, Poland, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini’s Italy took on the challenge of Jerzy Brzeczek’s Poland for this crunch League A Group 1 fixture. After the Netherlands had played a 0-0 draw against Bosnia Herzegovina, the Italians had the chance to solidify their grip at the top of the table. However, they too could only manage a 0-0 away draw against their Polish counterparts.

Roberto Mancini's Italy is taking every game seriously, as confirmed by tonight's 6-0 bashing of Moldova in a friendly match at the Artemio Franchi Stadium

Mancini Tests New Solutions as Italy Demolish Moldova in Florence

October 7, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri

We already highlighted that almost one year ago, right after the Azzurri's 9-1 slaughtering of Armenia in the last game of their Euro 2020 Qualifiers: The best thing about Roberto Mancini's Italy is that this national side has learned to take seriously every single game - as confirmed by tonight's 6-0 bashing of Moldova in a friendly match at the Artemio Franchi Stadium.

In Round 2 of the Nations League, it was the Cristiano Ronaldo show in Stockholm as the Juventus ace scored a brace to get to 101 goals for Portugal

Nations League Round Two Recap: Cristiano Ronaldo Does It Again!

September 9, 2020 Awais Khan Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Italian Football, Nations League

The second round of the Nations League saw Cristiano Ronaldo stealing the stage but there was much more that happened both on and off the pitch. The international break ended just like it began, unable to answer how the coronavirus pandemic can be managed in football. Kylian Mbappé was the notable casualty of national duty, though he will soon return to action.

A lone goal by Nicoló Barella helped Italy beat Netherlands in the Nations League

Italy Beat Netherlands But Zaniolo Injury Keeps Mancini Anxious

September 7, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Italian Football, Italy, Netherlands, The Azzurri

If Roberto Mancini was looking for some answers from Italy from their Nations League second test against the Netherlands, he got some positive ones. The Azzurri beat the Oranje 1-0 thanks to a Nicoló Barella header but Italy's convincing win was tainted by Nicoló Zaniolo's knee injury. The Roma starlet had to leave the pitch in the first half on a suspected torn ACL.

Italy tied with Bosnia in their opening match of the UEFA Nations League 2020-2021

Azzurri Winning Streak Ends as Italy Tie To Bosnia In Nations League

September 4, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini's Azzurri ended their fantastic winning streak after 11 games as they were held onto a 1-1 draw by Bosnia Herzegovina in their Nations League opening match. Italy remained unbeaten at the Artemio Franchi Stadium but needed a bit of luck to equalize Edin Dzeko's lead with a Stefano Sensi shot that was deflected by the Bosnian defense into their own net.

Screw the Catenaccio! When Italy Go into Full Attack Mode

November 19, 2019 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri

There is a reason why Italy’s dazzling 9-1 win over a modest Armenia selection is sending the whole world of calcio in raptures. Historically, the Italians have not exactly been known for their offensive style of play, their football credo being rather exemplified by the notorious catenaccio. Roberto Mancini is on a mission to change that perception.

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