Gianluigi Donnarumma Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Milan Ace Could Be Part of Improbable Goalies’ Carousel

July 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester City, Premier League, PSG, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Valencia

Mike Maignan could be part of a stunning merry-go-round of goalkeepers that could be triggered by Ederson leaving Manchester City. Al-Nassr gave up the chase and signed former Inter target Bento. Al-Ittihad are after him now.

Italy Player Ratings vs Croatia: Zaccagni Turns On Hero Mode

June 24, 2024 Marko Vrakela Croatia, Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, The Azzurri

Mattia Zaccagni soaked up the limelight as the Italy hero after scoring off the bench to propel the reigning European champions into the Euro 2024 knockouts. Luciano Spalletti's side trailed Croatia 1-0 heading into the last minute of an eight-minute stoppage time before the Lazio winger scored a beauty to make it 1-1 and seal the Italians' berth in the round of 16.

Preview: Croatia vs Italy – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

June 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Croatia, Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Red Bull Arena in Leipzig sets the stage for a 'make or break' Euro 2024 Group B encounter between Croatia and Italy. Monday's clash at the home of RB Leipzig will witness the elimination of one of the two dark horses to win the tournament, with Gli Azzurri in a better position to secure a safe knockout passage.

Luciano Spalletti has omitted Ivan Provedel, Samuele Ricci, and Riccardo Orsolini from the final Italy roster for Euro 2024.

Luciano Spalletti Delivers Brutal Assessment of Italy Defeat to Spain

June 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti has delivered his verdict on a dreadful 1-0 defeat to Spain in the second round of Euro 2024. Despite what the scoreline may suggest, Luis de la Fuente's men trounced the reigning European champions and were unlucky to finish the game with a single goal.

Gianluigi Donnarumma has come under scrutiny again following the draw against North Macedonia. The free kick by Enis Bardhi didn't seem uncatchable.

Italy Player Ratings vs Spain: Donnarumma Saves Azzurri’s Pride

June 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A, Spain, The Azzurri

Italy proved no match for Spain in Thursday's mouth-watering Euro 2024 Group B fixture as La Furia Roja picked up an all-important 1-0 win. Luis de la Fuente's side utterly outclassed the reigning European champions in Gelsenkirchen to qualify for the knockout stages with a game to spare.

Wojciech Szczesny called it a career earlier this summer a few weeks after getting released from Juventus. Those weren't his plans, though.

Star Goalie Szczesny and Juventus Set to Stick Together

March 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Wojciech Szczesny is one of the many Juventus players whose contracts will end shortly, in 2025. Despite the Bianconeri being occasionally linked to younger goalkeepers, the Pole is likely to keep manning their sticks. The veteran appears willing to reduce his salary.

Witty ‘Dollar-umma’ Money Sells Like Hot Cakes Online

November 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A

Milan fans came up with a sharp-witted idea to heckle Gianluigi Donnarumma during their most recent UEFA Champions League win against PSG. Goals from Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud sealed the deal for Stefano Pioli’s men despite Milan Skriniar netting against his former rivals to open proceedings.

Kylian Mbappé had some choice words for how the Milan fans welcomed back Gianluca Donnarumma after his renewal saga and Bosman exit a couple of years ago.

Mbappé Critical of Milan Fans’ Treatment of Donnarumma

November 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Kylian Mbappé had some choice words for how the Milan fans welcomed back Gianluca Donnarumma after his renewal saga and Bosman exit a couple of years ago. On top of loudly booing the goalkeeper at every touch, the Milan faithful showered him with fake money with his image on it before kickoff.

Enzo Raiola is now the solo agent of Gianluigi Donnarumma but collaborated with Mino before his passing. He recounted the goalkeeper’s departure.

Raiola Blames Milan for Donnarumma Leaving for Free

October 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Enzo Raiola is now the solo agent of Gianluigi Donnarumma but collaborated with Mino before his passing. He recounted the goalkeeper’s controversial departure from the Rossoneri: “He never wanted to leave the team that raised him. He asked for the club to be ambitious, but the results were lacking."

Luciano Spalletti rallied the Napoli fans while interrupting the presentation of goalie Pierluigi Gollini. "We do everything for the club and the city."

Spalletti Releases 27-Man Italy Squad for EURO Qualifiers

October 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

Luciano Spalletti has released the list of 27 players who will be called up for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Euro Qualifier matches against Malta and England. A handful of injury concerns have hit the Azzurri camp, but Spalletti will nonetheless bet on his side bringing all six points back home.

Juventus Mildly Tested Waters for Goalkeeping Change

September 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Wojciech Szczesny has come under scrutiny for the disastrous showing against Sassuolo, but Massimiliano Allegri quickly came to his defense. Despite some buzz, he wasn’t particularly close to departing last summer. He and the management have started talks to extend his contract till 2026, diluting the wages.

Davide Frattesi propelled Italy to a key victory against Ukraine with two goals. He’s now looking to gain a bigger role at Inter,

Frattesi Eager to Convince Inzaghi, Defends Donnarumma

September 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Davide Frattesi propelled Italy to a key victory against Ukraine with two goals. He’s now looking to gain a bigger role at Inter, as he has yet to start following three rounds. The midfielder talked to various outlets after the Euro qualifier: "The result was the most important thing."

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