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Berardi made a brilliant comeback to the national team after missing out in September due to injury, as he knocked a brace against Malta in the 4-0 victory.

Spalletti Notes Berardi Scope for Improvement Despite Brace

October 16, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Sassuolo, Serie A

Domenico Berardi made a brilliant comeback to the national team after missing out in September due to injury, as he knocked in two strikes against Malta in Italy’s 4-0 victory. Azzurri boss Luciano Spalletti was full of praise after the Sassuolo winger’s match-winning performance but urged his improvement.

Fiorentina beat Genoa 4-1 in the opener, as Bonaventura played a vital role - a first four-goal win in an away season debut for the first time since 1956.

Bonaventura Jokes After Finding Italy Breakthrough Against Malta

October 15, 2023 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Fiorentina, Italy, Serie A

Fiorentina talisman Giacomo Bonaventura kicked off a spectacle at Stadio San Nicola in Bari as Italy thrashed Malta 4-0 in a must-win Euro 2024 qualifier. Back to the national team after a three-year hiatus, the 34-year-old slotted home a spectacular shot from long range to open the scoring, setting the tone for a goal fest in Puglia.

Italy Player Ratings vs Malta: Berardi Goes Nuclear

October 14, 2023 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Player Ratings, Serie A

Despite several injury and suspension setbacks, Italy sailed past continental minnows Malta 4-0 at Stadio San Nicola on Saturday night. A landslide victory over the Mediterranean whipping boys has solidified Gli Azzurri's grip on the UEFA European Championship 2024 qualification.

Italy vs Malta: Euro 2024 Qualifiers Preview, Lineups & Prediction

October 13, 2023 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, International Football, Italy, Serie A

Stadio San Nicola is the venue as Italy and Malta go head-to-head in Saturday's UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier. Let’s look at our match preview for this contest.

After omitting Orsolini from his initial squad for Italy’s qualifiers, Spalletti called upon the Bologna star following fitness concerns with others.

Spalletti Reveals Why He Rang Orsolini After Initial Omission

October 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

After omitting Riccardo Orsolini from his initial 27-man squad for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier matches against Malta and England respectively, Luciano Spalletti called upon the Bologna star following fitness problems with Mattia Zaccagni and Federico Chiesa.

Luciano Spalletti quickly cut to the chase and explained his decision to exclude captain Ciro Immobile for the two final Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Spalletti Revises Italy Squad, Adds Bologna Hero Orsolini

October 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Italian Football, Italy, Lazio, Serie A

One of the notable absences in Luciano Spalletti’s initial 27-man squad for Italy’s upcoming UEFA Euro Qualifier games against Malta and England was Riccardo Orsolini. The Bologna forward, despite putting up impressive displays in recent outings, missed out on the national team call-up, but that has been revised.

As Italy fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of England, Mancini was dealt with another blow with regards to availability of his players going forward.

Mancini to Deal with Two Player Absences Ahead of Malta Clash

March 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher England, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy

As Italy fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of England at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Roberto Mancini was dealt with another blow regarding the availability of his players going forward. The Azzurri play Malta next in the UEFA EURO Qualifiers but will be without two of his main players.

UEFA and CONMENBOL have made official the match between the Euro and the Copa America winners. Italy and Argentina will square off in London on June 1st.

Di Lorenzo: “I Hope To Bring Some of My Naples in This Italy Side”

March 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Napoli, Serie A

Giovanni Di Lorenzo backed Italy to feed off the excitement brewing within the Napoli camp ahead of their Scudetto victory, as crucial EURO qualifiers lie ahead.

Italy won’t have an easy path to the Euro 2024, as they have been pitted against England, one of the most challenging teams out of the second-tier pool.

Mancini Upbeat on Italy Chances in Euro 2024 Qualifying

October 10, 2022 Enrico Passarella England, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy won’t have an easy path to the Euro 2024, as they have been pitted against England, one of the most challenging teams out of the second-tier pool. In addition, they will face Ukraine, Malta, and North Macedonia, which famously stunned them in the semifinal of the World Cup playoff.

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