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Ongoing Battles to Make Italy Euro 2021 Roster After Expansion

May 5, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, European Championships 2020, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri

UEFA announced yesterday the addition of three roster spots for Euro 2021, therefore the national teams will have 26-man squads. Most Azzurri received the first shot of the vaccine yesterday, either in Milan or Rome, as the Italian FA was the first to take such precaution for their players. There are now reportedly five openings up for grabs.

Italy Asking for More Time to Decide on Fans at Olimpico for Euro 2021

April 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy

Rome was one of the four locations on which UEFA withheld judgment regarding their viability for Euro 2021, alongside Munich, Bilbao, and Dublin. While the Italian government has given its green light to allow fans on the stands, the technical-scientifical committee stated that it is impossible to set a percentage now. On the other hand, the international federation wants a firm answer by April 19th.

Health Committee Puts Damper on Return of Fans in Stadiums in Italy

April 8, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, Italian Football

The Italian government has okayed having fans at the Olimpico stadium for Euro 2021, but the technical-scientifical committee did not give his go-ahead for now. The body has played a key part in making most of the decisions related to the pandemic in the past year. Despite that, the Federation believes the cabinet’s availability will be enough to confirm Rome as one of the locations for the travelling competition.

Italian Federation Hopeful to Get Clearance for Fans at Olimpico at Euro

March 18, 2021 Enrico Passarella Euro 2020, Italian Football, The Azzurri

The Italian Federation has grown concerned after the words of UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, who has ruled out not having fans on the stands during Euro 2021. The Olimpico stadium is set to host the opening match between Italy and Turkey and four other games of the group A that includes also Wales and Switzerland.

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.

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.

Germany and Spain played out what can be considered a fair draw, as neither side excelled in the opening fixture of the UEFA Nations League

Late Equalizer Saves Spain In Germany Nations League Debut

September 3, 2020 Michel Sakr Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Germany, Spanish Football

Germany and Spain played out what can be considered a fair draw, as neither side excelled in the opening fixture of the UEFA Nations League. Chelsea's new striker Timo Werner broke the deadlock for the hosts on the 51st minute, but Valencia's Jose Luis Gaya was the unexpected hero for the visitors as he tapped home the equalizer after the end of added time.

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