Tag: International football

Paolo Nicolato's Italy U-21 caught their first win in the European Championship as they survived Switzerland's comeback to hold to a 3-2 success

Switzerland vs Italy 2-3: U-21 Azzurrini Survive Second Half Scare

International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Switzerland, Under 21, Under 21 European Championship
Paolo Nicolato's Italy U-21 caught their first win in the European Championship on Sunday as they survived Switzerland's second half comeback to hold to a 3-2 success. Goals from Lorenzo Pirola, Wilfried Gnonto, and Fabiano Parisi earned the Azzurrini a comfortable triple lead at half time. However, the Swiss almost managed to level the gap right after the restart. 
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Carmine Nunziata's Italy U-20 lost their chance to win the World Cup for the first time as they succumbed 0-1 to Uruguay

Uruguay vs Italy 1-0: Azzurrini Lose in Disappointing U-20 WC Final

International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Under 20, Uruguay
The U-20 World Cup Final was a disappointing show, played in a Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in La Plata whose run-down turf was unworthy of a football game. Carmine Nunziata's Italy U-20 lost their chance to win the competition for the first time as they succumbed 0-1 to Uruguay, courtesy of a single strike from Liverpool Montevideo's forward Luciano Rodriguez.
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Simone Inzaghi isn’t at immediate risk of getting fired by Inter, but he’ll need better results in the upcoming matches to save his job.

Five Keys to Victory for Inter Against Man City in Champions League Final

Champions League, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Manchester City, Serie A
the Italian giants didn't reach this advanced stage by coincidence. In fact, the Beneamata have demonstrated an admirable ability to cope with every new hurdle thrust in their direction while making the necessary adjustments. So here are five keys to victory that could lead Inter towards their fourth Champions League title, even if it must come at the expense of the marauding Man City.
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De Bruyne, Brozovic, Champions League

De Bruyne vs Brozovic and Five Key Duels in Champions League Final

Champions League, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Manchester City, Serie A
The Nerazzurri should prove to be formidable opponents for the high-flying Cityzens. The Italian giants have top-notch stars across the board who will attempt to go toe-to-toe with their marauding opponents. So let's take a closer look at six expected key duels that could determine the final outcome of the grand finale between Man City and Inter.
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Juventus continue to be on a roll, as they picked up their eighth consecutive win against Udinese. Their backline and goalie have been the driving factors.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Sevilla: Italians Ousted Despite Szczesny Heroics

Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A, Sevilla
Dusan Vlahovic gave the Italians the lead immediately following his second-half introduction, but former Serie A stars Suso and Erik Lamela turned the result upside-down. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who have been eliminated from the tournament following a 2-3 defeat on aggregate against Sevilla.
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Juventus have been tipped to open contract talks with Federico Chiesa and Paul Pogba, but less pivotal extensions are likely to come sooner.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Sevilla: Gatti the Unlikely Super-Sub

Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A, Sevilla
While Massimiliano Allegri's substitutions improved the Bianconeri's display, the home crowd had to wait until the 97th minute to celebrate Federico Gatti's equalizer. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who will now head to Sevilla for the second leg on level terms following the 1-1 draw.
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Gatti, Juventus, Sporting

Juventus Player Ratings vs Sporting: Gatti and Perin Secure First-Leg Win

Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A, Sporting CP
While the Portuguese enjoyed a better first half, the Bianconeri survived the early onslaught to produce an improved second-period display, as Federico Gatti proved to be the unlikely author of the winning goal. So here are our player ratings for Juventus who took a slim yet significant advantage after overcoming Sporting 1-0 at home. 
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