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Italy efforts were enough to pull off three more points on their way to Qatar as the Azzurri beat Bulgaria 2-0 in their second World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

First-Time Win in Bulgaria Gives Italy Lead in World Cup Qualifiers

March 28, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Bulgaria, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Compared with their dominating exploits from a few months ago, Roberto Mancini's Italy are surely less brilliant these days. However, their efforts were enough to pull off three more points on their way to Qatar as the Azzurri beat Bulgaria 2-0 in their second World Cup 2022 Qualifiers test.

In their second European Championship test, Italy U-21 managed to hold a more technical Spain to a goalless draw that keeps their hopes unchanged

Dull Show Between Italy and Spain U-21 Ends in Goalless Stalemate

March 27, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, Spain, The Azzurri, Under 21, Under 21 European Championship

Steadfast but nervous, lacking ideas and once again saved by goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi. In their second European Championship test, Italy U-21 managed to hold a more technical Spain to a goalless draw that keeps their hopes of making it to the next stage unchanged.

Roberto Mancini's Italy disposed of a modest Northern Ireland side with goals from Domenico Berardi and Ciro Immobile in their World Cup Qualifiers opener

Italy Cruise Past Northern Ireland in World Cup Qualifiers Opener

March 25, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

Roberto Mancini's Italy disposed of a modest Northern Ireland side with goals from Domenico Berardi and Ciro Immobile in their World Cup Qualifiers opener. Based on what seen tonight, the battle for supremacy in the Group C of the Qualifiers should be a matter between the Azzurri and Switzerland.

A five-goal thriller at the Artemio Franchi Stadium ended with Milan besting Fiorentina and here are our player ratings for the game

Fiorentina – Milan Player Ratings: Ibrahimovic Strikes Back!

March 21, 2021 Renato Boschetti AC Milan, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

A five-goal thriller at the Artemio Franchi Stadium ended with Milan besting Fiorentina with an Hakan Calhanoglu goal to set the score at 3-2. While many players shone among the Rossoneri lines, our Man of the Match is once again the eternal Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored one goal and hit the post twice.

When they faced Roma on June 10, 2001 Napoli were in the middle of a desperate fight to avoid relegation, sitting third from last with 32 points

Throwback Thursday: The Last Descent of Napoli to the Serie B Hell

March 19, 2021 Andrea Salvarezza Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Throwback Thursday One comment

When they received a title-bidding Roma side at the San Paolo on June 10, 2001, Napoli were in the middle of a desperate fight to avoid relegation. Coached by Emiliano Mondonico, who substituted Zdenek Zeman after just six games, the Partenopei sat third from last in the Serie A table with 32 points.

Real Madrid – Atalanta Player Ratings: Spanish Dominance

March 16, 2021 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Real Madrid, Serie A

Los Blancos entered with a slim advantage thanks to their 1-0 win in Bergamo, but they made sure to wrap up the qualification with a more convincing display, as the second leg ended with 3-1 victory for La Liga champions. So here are the player ratings for the European contest between Madrid and Atalanta.

Milan – Napoli Player Ratings: Solid Koulibaly

March 14, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

In the final fixture of Serie A round 27, Milan welcomed Napoli at the San Siro. The visitors were mostly the better side, and eventually earned a deserved victory in courtesy of Matteo Politano's goal, as the former Inter winger gifted his old team an additional boost towards the Scudetto title. So here are our Player Ratings of the top clash between Milan and Napoli.

Manchester United – Milan Player Ratings: Dominant Kessié

March 11, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Europa League, European Cups, Italian Football, Manchester United, Player Ratings, Serie A

Red Devils who opened the scoring in the second half through 19-year-old Amad Diallo. Nonetheless, the Rossoneri were able to snatch their precious away goal in the dying minutes, as Simon Kjaer headed home from a corner kick, ending the encounter 1-1. So here are our player ratings for the European clash between Manchester United and Milan.

Inter are hesitant to let star defender Milan Skriniar leave despite PSG submitting a renewed bid of €60M, still way off the €80M mark set.

Inter – Atalanta Player Ratings: Decisive Skriniar

March 8, 2021 Michel Sakr Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

The hosts were the slightly better side during the first 45 minutes, but they failed to capitalize on the situation. The Nerazzurri took the lead at the beginning of the second half through Milan Skriniar, and managed to it for the remaining time. So here are our player ratings for top Serie A clash between Inter and Atalanta.

Throwback Thursday: When Diego Simeone Knocked Juventus Down

March 4, 2021 Andrea Salvarezza Atletico Madrid, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

On April 1st, 2000, the Delle Alpi Stadium in Turin hosted a match that could determine the Scudetto winner between capolista Juventus and pursuer Lazio. Both clubs lined up an impressive collection of star players, including Zinedine Zidane and Alex Del Piero for Juve, Diego Simeone and Pavel Nedved for Lazio, and the Inzaghi brothers on different sides.

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