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Netherlands vs Italy 2-3: Encouraging Win for the Azzurri

June 18, 2023 Matteo Carnevale International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Netherlands, The Azzurri

Italy ended their Nations League Final Four experience on a positive note as they beat the home country Netherlands 3-2 in the third-place playoff in Enschede. After a lackluster second half showing against Spain, which costed the Azzurri the Final, Italy came up with a somewhat positive performance on Sunday, led by youngsters like Davide Frattesi (who tallied one goal and one assist) and Alessandro Buongiorno.

Spain confirmed to be an absolute nemesis for the Azzurri as they beat Roberto Mancini's Italy 2-1 in a Nations League Semi Final on Thursday night

Spain vs Italy 2-1: Joselu Goal Gives Spain the Edge Once Again

June 15, 2023 The Cult of Calcio International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Spain, The Azzurri

Spain, once again. The Furia Roja confirmed to be an absolute nemesis for the Azzurri - with a few notable exceptions - as they beat Roberto Mancini's Italy 2-1 in a Nations League Semi Final played in Eschede on Thursday night. After the first half ended 1-1, it was a late goal from substitute Joselu to make the difference between the two sides, bringing Spain to the Final in Rotterdam on Sunday against Croatia.

Milan captain Davide Calabria, who was handed the armband after the departure of Romagnoli, has expressed happiness of realizing his childhood dream.

The Paradox of Davide Calabria’s Missed Azzurri Call-Up

March 23, 2022 Nicholas Lori AC Milan, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Tactical Trends, The Azzurri

Davide Calabria is having another remarkable season despite having experienced a slight decline in the middle of the campaign. He has been the undisputed starter at right back for Milan for two seasons in a row, but there still seems to be someone who doubts about his qualities: Roberto Mancini.

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.

World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Italy in Favorable Group C

December 7, 2020 Michel Sakr Uncategorized

Ever since taking over the Azzurri in 2018, national team manager Roberto Mancini has successfully turned the tide for an Italy side who was at the time still recovering from the disastrous Ventura reign. The former Man City tactician has just found out today the opponents he'll have to defeat on the road for Qatar 2022, as the World cup qualifiers draw put Italy at the head of Group C.

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.

David Alaba to Italy? Who Should Juventus Buy at Left-Back?

November 16, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Even before the official kick-off to the 2020-2021 season, an obvious weak point was detected within the Juventus squad. With Alex Sandro out with an injury, the club had to promote Gianluca Frabotta from the U-23 squad. But for a club that inspires to reach the top, emergency backups are simply unacceptable, and thus Juventus need to act fast to secure the left-back position.

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.

The Calcio Parody: Conte Leads Anti-Mancini Coalition

November 11, 2020 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Calcio Parody, Uncategorized One comment

The Calcio Parody makes its triumphant return with its 5th edition. Serie A coaches rarely agree on anything at all, though they mostly share the same feelings of loathe towards the referees, their crazy presidents, and most of all the international break. We take you inside a secret meeting attended by all Serie A managers after receiving invitations from Antonio Conte...

A Combative Nations League Draw Between Italy and Netherlands

October 14, 2020 Awais Khan FIGC, Italy, Nations League, Netherlands

The Nations League Group A was in action with pole position on the line for three teams. It was Poland who took the spot and have a one-point advantage over Italy. The Polish side earned their billing after defeating 10-man Bosnia & Herzegovina, while the Azzurri played another draw in successive games. Roberto Mancini will have to return to the drawing board.

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.

Roberto Mancini's Italy is taking every game seriously, as confirmed by tonight's 6-0 bashing of Moldova in a friendly match at the Artemio Franchi Stadium

Mancini Tests New Solutions as Italy Demolish Moldova in Florence

October 7, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri

We already highlighted that almost one year ago, right after the Azzurri's 9-1 slaughtering of Armenia in the last game of their Euro 2020 Qualifiers: The best thing about Roberto Mancini's Italy is that this national side has learned to take seriously every single game - as confirmed by tonight's 6-0 bashing of Moldova in a friendly match at the Artemio Franchi Stadium.

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